Senior Registry Administrator

Organisation

Cranfield University

School/Department

Education Services

Based at

Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Hours of work

37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered

Salary

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £26,860 to £30,513 per annum, with potential progression to £37,701 per annum

About the Role

This vacancy is for a Senior Registry Administrator covering all Registry related areas working across all Schools.  The daily work of Registry involves working with the student records database (SITS).  The Registry team monitors assignment submissions and exam attendance, enters marks, monitors research student progress, receives research student theses, processes changes to registration and responds to requests for letters, certificates, transcripts and education verifications. Registry is also responsible for ensuring that examinations are conducted in accordance with Senate Regulations. 

You will be responsible for proactively managing Registry work relating to the specialist interpretation of SITS data and the Senate Regulations and Handbooks in order to ensure quality control of specialist academic administration.  The role is essential in supporting the Registry Manager in the proper management of all Registry activity, and in identifying opportunities to improve and enhance all related activities.  

About You

You will be educated to A Level standard (or equivalent) with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes and usual office equipment, able to work methodically, under pressure and to a high degree of accuracy.  In addition, you will be flexible in your approach, able to build and sustain relationships, working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. 

You will also be responsible for the line management; training and performance of an existing members of the team. 

Previous experience of working with computer-based records systems and preferably SITS (Tribal Student Records System), an understanding of higher education administration and previous line management experience are desirable.

In return, the successful applicant will have exciting opportunities for career development in this key position, and to support world leading research and education, joining a supportive team and environment.

About Us

Education Services provides a wide range of support to the University's Schools.  The department’s strategic objectives are to provide a professional and efficient service to the University's Schools in all of these areas.  This requires engagement at all levels within the Schools, and close liaison with other central service departments to provide a coherent student experience.  

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here . 

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role.  Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here . 

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. 

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Fitzwater, Registry Manager, on (E): [email protected]

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: [email protected] . Please quote reference number 4234. 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9 October 2022