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University of Reading

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Part-time
    Junior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • £23.1K - £27.2K
  • Reading

Requirements

  • Excellent organisational and planning skills and the ability to prioritise, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including rapport building and diplomacy.
  • A good range of IT skills including word processing, excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint.
  • Experience of using databases to input and extract data.
  • Good customer/client services skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Reading’s award-winning Careers Centre as a Projects Assistant (Careers) and work on the administration and student facing elements of careers schemes as part of a wider team.
  • This role will be primarily responsible for efficient administration of the Reading Internship Scheme (RIS) and UROP as well as offering support to the Projects Manager (Careers). and some student promotion, recruitment, training, and engagement.

FAQs

What is the role of a Projects Assistant (Careers) at the University of Reading?

The Projects Assistant (Careers) will primarily be responsible for the efficient administration of the Reading Internship Scheme (RIS) and UROP, supporting the Projects Manager (Careers) with student promotion, recruitment, training, and engagement activities.

What skills are required for this position?

Candidates should have excellent organisational and planning skills, strong oral and written communication abilities, a good range of IT skills (including word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint), experience with databases, good customer/client service skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What are the key responsibilities of the Projects Assistant?

The key responsibilities include administering the Reading Internship Scheme (RIS) and UROP, providing support to the Projects Manager (Careers), and engaging in student promotion, recruitment, and training.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 28 July 2024.

When will interviews be held for this position?

Interviews will be held on 08 August 2024.

Who should I contact for more information about this role?

For more information, you can contact Fiorella Illes, the Projects Manager (Careers), at f.illes@reading.ac.uk.

Are applications from candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK welcomed?

Yes, applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome, but non-UK candidates without existing permission to work may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.

Is the University of Reading committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, the University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports gender equality through the Athena SWAN Charter, the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality.

Can I apply for this position if I am looking for part-time or flexible working arrangements?

Yes, applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

University of Reading

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The University of Reading is one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities and ranked in the top 200 universities in the world by QS. We have a proud history. In 2016 we celebrated the 90th anniversary of being granted a Royal Charter. From our appointment of the UK’s first female professor, Edith Morley, to the social reform campaigner Lord Wolfenden being our Vice-Chancellor, we have 100,000 alumni and students at the top of their professions in academia, arts, broadcasting, business, government and sport. We have a global outlook, with 17,000 current students from 150 countries and our state-of-the-art University of Reading Malaysia campus opened in 2015. We offer 250 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate courses, with great research-led teaching, a top-class 24/7 library and 94% of our graduates in work or further study after six months. We have a 89% student satisfaction rate with a top 10-ranked Student’s Union, which runs 150 clubs and societies. We do world-leading research, across the sciences, arts and humanities, including tackling the planet’s biggest challenges – climate change; food security; poor nutrition; and disease. The national Research Excellence Framework 2014 classed 78% of our research was classed as internationally excellent and 27% world-leading – ranking us 19th in the UK for research intensity and 27th for research power. We have invested more than £400m in excellent research, teaching and student facilities in the last decade. We have three UK campuses, including our award-winning 130-hectare main Whiteknights Campus and our London Road campus, home to the Institute of Education and from September 2016, our new School of Architecture. We are home to the triple-accredited Henley Business School – one of the leading business schools in the UK and Europe.