Institute Administration Assistant
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Institute Administration Assistant
You will join the administrative team within the Institute of Dentistry, one of five institutes to make up the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition. You will be located in the Aberdeen Dental Hospital & Institute building on the Foresterhill site.
School/Section Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition Division Institute of Dentistry Staff Category Secretarial Position Type Full Time Duration of Post Substantive Grade Grade 3 Salary From £22,197 Salary to £24,715 Location Aberdeen Closing Date 26/05/2023 Ref No DEN042S Documents- Further Particulars.pdf
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You will be part of the Institute of Dentistry administrative team which is responsible for providing high level and varied administrative support to our Dental programmes.
The Institute Senior Administrator leads the small team that provides essential support to staff, our students and our NHS colleagues ensuring that varied administrative tasks across education, assessment, quality assurance, systems administration and senior staff support is organised and efficiently managed. You will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the Senior Administrative Coordinator, on operational issues relating to Education.You will liaise with both University and NHS administrative & clinical staff as well as with dental and other healthcare students.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified administrative professionals who will join the team to provide quality administrative support to the Institute with key responsibilities in the administration of our undergraduate programmes in Dentistry and Dental Technology, including ongoing timetable administration with these programmes, senior staff support and providing key administrative actions within finance, recruitment and committee servicing.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 3, £22,197 - £24,715 per annum and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Mr Rob McGregor, Administrative Manager (01224 551901 / rmcgregor@abdn.ac.uk).
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: DEN042S
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 26 May 2023
The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
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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