Learning & Teaching Administrator

Learning & Teaching Administrator Apply
The Post

As the Learning and Teaching Administrator you will act as a point of contact for staff, students, visitors, and other key stakeholders. You will deliver a range of tasks relating to the administration of academic programmes and other Faculty activities.

Your application of processes and procedures and use of systems will be efficient, effective and customer focused, and you will ensure compliance with university regulations and, where appropriate, the requirements of external accrediting bodies.

The post is ideally suited to a candidate with a positive attitude, strong organisational and administrative skills, process driven, with communication and collaboration abilities and an interest in supporting the student community.

Informal enquiries should be made to Louise Cowie, Faculty Operations Manager louise.cowie@stir.ac.uk

Description of Duties

• Provide administrative support across a range of academic programmes and activities
• Assist in gathering and compiling data
• Support the delivery of faculty teaching and examination activities
• Support committees, working groups and other meetings, as required
• Monitor student attendance and engagement
• Assist preparations for internal external quality assurance purposes
• Assist with a range of financial tasks
• General office operations
• Assist with recruitment, conversion, and induction activities
• Handle confidential information with discretion, adhere to university policies, and maintain high ethical standards in all administrative tasks
• Ensure module and programme information is accurate across all platforms
• Maintain good working relationships with key contacts to help improve service levels

For a full description of duties and essential/desirable criteria please see attachment

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of HNC/HND level, or equivalent qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

Communication

• Communicating verbally and in writing
• Listening actively

Organisation and Business Planning

• Multitasking and adaptability
• Responding to customer requirements

Data Analysis

• Organising information

Digital

• Utilising software to enable delivery.

Interpersonal

• Collaborating and working as a team
• Delivering customer service
• Maintaining good relationships

Judgement

• Identifying and resolving routine administrative issues

Additional Information

Full time
Open ended

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 27 April 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on the week commencing Monday 11 May 2026.

The University will pay a supplement per annum pro rata with effect from 01 November 2025, to align with the Real Living Wage (RLW) which equates to £25,178 p.a. This RLW supplement will be reviewed annually to take account of future increases and RLW rates.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe. Driven by our mission to be the difference, we are addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society.

The University has more than 17,500 students globally and employs 1,500 staff, with more than 140 nationalities represented within our community. Our campus environment is ranked first in the UK and top 10 in the world, and our sports facilities rank first in the UK and second in the world (International Student Barometer 2024, wave two), reflecting our long-standing designation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence.

We were shortlisted for University of the Year 2024 at the Times Higher Education Awards and are proud holders of a Silver institutional award from the Athena Swan Charter, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. We have an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings and are ranked top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching and learning (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024). In recognition of our excellence in business education, we are accredited by AACSB International.

Eighty-seven per cent of our research has an outstanding or very considerable impact on society, with more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021), and we are ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world for our contribution to meeting 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. We have twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize; for our Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and our Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

Alongside partners, the University spearheads the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal – which will deliver three major University-led projects: the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub, Scotland’s International Environment Centre, and the Intergenerational Living Innovation Hub. We are also a central partner in the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.

www.stir.ac.uk @stiruni

Available documents

• Grade 4 Learning and Teaching Administrator Job Description (CSM).docx

Job number

FAC02110

Contract Type

Open Ended

Posting End Date

27-Apr-2026

Location:

Stirling Campus

Salary

Grade4 £24,215 - £26,093 p.a.

Faculty/Service

Faculty of Natural Sciences

The Post

As the Learning and Teaching Administrator you will act as a point of contact for staff, students, visitors, and other key stakeholders. You will deliver a range of tasks relating to the administration of academic programmes and other Faculty activities.

Your application of processes and procedures and use of systems will be efficient, effective and customer focused, and you will ensure compliance with university regulations and, where appropriate, the requirements of external accrediting bodies.

The post is ideally suited to a candidate with a positive attitude, strong organisational and administrative skills, process driven, with communication and collaboration abilities and an interest in supporting the student community.

Informal enquiries should be made to Louise Cowie, Faculty Operations Manager louise.cowie@stir.ac.uk

Description of Duties

• Provide administrative support across a range of academic programmes and activities
• Assist in gathering and compiling data
• Support the delivery of faculty teaching and examination activities
• Support committees, working groups and other meetings, as required
• Monitor student attendance and engagement
• Assist preparations for internal external quality assurance purposes
• Assist with a range of financial tasks
• General office operations
• Assist with recruitment, conversion, and induction activities
• Handle confidential information with discretion, adhere to university policies, and maintain high ethical standards in all administrative tasks
• Ensure module and programme information is accurate across all platforms
• Maintain good working relationships with key contacts to help improve service levels

For a full description of duties and essential/desirable criteria please see attachment

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of HNC/HND level, or equivalent qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

Communication

• Communicating verbally and in writing
• Listening actively

Organisation and Business Planning

• Multitasking and adaptability
• Responding to customer requirements

Data Analysis

• Organising information

Digital

• Utilising software to enable delivery.

Interpersonal

• Collaborating and working as a team
• Delivering customer service
• Maintaining good relationships

Judgement

• Identifying and resolving routine administrative issues

Additional Information

Full time
Open ended

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 27 April 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on the week commencing Monday 11 May 2026.

The University will pay a supplement per annum pro rata with effect from 01 November 2025, to align with the Real Living Wage (RLW) which equates to £25,178 p.a. This RLW supplement will be reviewed annually to take account of future increases and RLW rates.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe. Driven by our mission to be the difference, we are addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society.

The University has more than 17,500 students globally and employs 1,500 staff, with more than 140 nationalities represented within our community. Our campus environment is ranked first in the UK and top 10 in the world, and our sports facilities rank first in the UK and second in the world (International Student Barometer 2024, wave two), reflecting our long-standing designation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence.

We were shortlisted for University of the Year 2024 at the Times Higher Education Awards and are proud holders of a Silver institutional award from the Athena Swan Charter, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. We have an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings and are ranked top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching and learning (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024). In recognition of our excellence in business education, we are accredited by AACSB International.

Eighty-seven per cent of our research has an outstanding or very considerable impact on society, with more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021), and we are ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world for our contribution to meeting 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. We have twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize; for our Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and our Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

Alongside partners, the University spearheads the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal – which will deliver three major University-led projects: the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub, Scotland’s International Environment Centre, and the Intergenerational Living Innovation Hub. We are also a central partner in the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.

www.stir.ac.uk @stiruni

Available documents

• Grade 4 Learning and Teaching Administrator Job Description (CSM).docx

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