Assessment and Awards Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy, hardworking and friendly Awards and Assessment team, within the Academic Registry. The team play an important role in ensuring the effective organisation and delivery of assessment processes across the University.

You will be responsible for delivering high standards of assessment operations to all stakeholders, ensuring that the student journey is supported at all stages. Working closely with the Assessment and Awards Manager, you will assist with providing administrative support for Examination Boards, chasing, entering and checking all assessment marks, updating the student records system (SITS) and informing students of results by strict deadlines. You will also assist with the collection of assessment information, examination papers and coursework briefs, reviewing submission deadline schedules and setting up coursework submission links on our VLE (Blackboard). The role also involves providing confidential administrative support for the Exceptional Circumstances process, including providing advice to students.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a busy environment, stays calm under pressure, and takes pride in delivering accurate work. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks independently while meeting tight deadlines are a must. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is discretion when handling confidential information. If you have experience in an administrative role or a position with a strong customer focus, we’d love to hear from you!

Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online.  

What we offer:

Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity.Excellent training and development opportunities.A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.Great family friendly policies.On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership availableFurther information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

The salary being offered for this role does not meet the minimum threshold required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. For candidates who do not already have a Skilled Worker visa, it is unlikely that Aston University will be able to offer sponsorship under this route. Please click here to see the Home Office guidance for more information.

If you are already in the UK with an existing Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa, please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk to discuss if the role will meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Closing Date: 16 Apr 2025

Unit: Administrative & Clerical

Salary: £26,942 to £29,179 per annum