Academic Excellence Executive Assistant, Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (3 posts)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Academic Excellence Executive Assistant (3 posts) Department: Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Grade: Business Support Clerical Grade 5 (£26,642 - £29,778) Responsible to: School Administrative Officer Campus: School of Communication and Media (2 posts - Coleraine or Belfast) Belfast School of Art (1 post) - Belfast (Permanent / Full-Time) Job Purpose: As a key member of the School/Faculty Team, the role will support Academic Excellence in its broadest sense, as directed by the pressures/demands of the schools and faculties, at varying periods throughout the academic year/REF/TEF cycle. The post holders will provide a comprehensive and professional support service to the Faculty/School leadership teams. They will be involved in undertaking project work, analysis and research under three broad headings: - Research, Teaching and Placement Support. However, while the main focus may be on one of these work streams, the focus may change according to the stage in the academic cycle e.g. REF/TEF preparation. We intend to create a 12 month waiting list for same or similar roles within the University. Ulster University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan.The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. Closing date: 6 April 2023 at 23:59
Job ID : 019104 Location : Belfast
Close Date : 06-Apr-2023
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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