Job Description

The School of Communication is at the heart of an accelerating vortex of global change, where seismic shifts in our experience and understanding of media, communications, society, industry and each other are going through unprecedented transformation.

We are looking for an outstanding Administrative Assistant to:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the delivery, coordination, records management and administration of School of Communication’s academic programmes
• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the School’s events, community and outreach activities
• Support the General Manager and wider team
• Make a valuable contribution to delivering excellent experiences for staff and students, through the provision of high quality information and support services

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Administrative experience of working in a busy customer-focused environment with demonstrable ability to deal with a variety of issues with tact and sensitivity whilst retaining excellent customer service standards
• Experience of servicing meetings, preparing meeting papers and taking accurate notes/minutes
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to use initiative, multi-task and work as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and to a high-level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience of diary management, including electronic calendars
• Proficiency in the use of productivity suites such as Google for work, Microsoft Office and the internet (i.e. email, calendar, documents, spreadsheets, databases)