AdvertThis is a fixed-term opportunity for two years.Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London.
With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.In we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK's 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time.
We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides.
We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA ).
We are Scotland's leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22, students from nearly countries.
We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.The Department of Governance and Legal Services brings together services and activity relating to university governance and legislative compliance, committee secretariat, student conduct, the University's complaints handling procedure and information compliance, and is seeking to appoint an individual with appropriate skills and experience to the post of Governance Administrator.The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative support across the whole of the Department, with a particular focus on student conduct, assisting with secretariat services for University Court and Senate and their Standing Committees, providing support to the University's Complaints Handling Procedure, as well as undertaking general departmental administrative duties.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with all members of the Department, Court members, and colleagues across the University.
Previous administration experience is essential, preferable within a university or similar environment.
Demonstrable evidence of administrative and organisational skills, coupled with excellent analytical skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential.
Experience of dealing with student conduct and/or complaints, and committee secretariat would be especially welcomed.
The successful candidate must be able to work to deadlines under their own initiative, whilst working collegiately with others within the Governance Team and the wider Governance and Legal Services Department.Further details on this post are available by contacting Debbie Donnet, Head of Governance and Legal Services or on (please leave a voicemail if asked).As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.
As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the.
The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).