Student & Academic Support Officer

Are you seeking a full-time temporary admin role within a fast-paced, student-focused university environment? Do you have strong communication and organisational skills, and enjoy supporting academic and student services? If so, Signature Recruitment is recruiting for a Student and Academic Support Officer on behalf of our client, a leading London university. This fully on-campus role offers an immediate start and will run for six months.

As a Student and Academic Support Officer, you’ll be part of a busy, student-facing team delivering vital administrative support across the academic year. You’ll play a key role during peak periods such as assessments and module registration. You will support students with queries, guiding them through key processes, and assist with tasks like mark collation and exam board preparation. This varied role also involves contributing to service improvements and supporting wider departmental operations.

• Act as a first point of contact for student and staff queries, providing clear guidance and support
• Assist with academic admin including timetabling, recruitment processes, events, and room bookings
• Service meetings and committees, taking minutes and managing follow-up actions
• Maintain accurate student records and manage data via spreadsheets and internal systems
• Oversee shared inboxes and general admin duties as needed

• Previous admin experience in a Higher Education setting
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Excellent organisation and time management under pressure
• Confident using Excel, Microsoft Office, and student systems like SITS or UNIT-e

If you are a personable and proactive individual with a passion and skill for educational administration, we want to hear from you! Apply now to contribute to the success of the student lifecycle in a fast-paced, vibrant environment.

While we aim to respond to every applicant, the volume of applications may result in delayed communication. If you do not receive a response within a week, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details for potential future opportunities.

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