The University of Essex is one of the UK's leading academic institutions, having developed a worldwide reputation for top quality teaching and research. It has more than 10,000 students, studying at three campuses across Essex. Academic activity is organised into three faculties spanning the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science and Health.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a positive, motivated, and reliable individual, with a passion for providing a high level of service, to join the Faculty Support Team for the Faculty of Humanities as a Faculty Administrative Assistant.Working under the direction of the Faculty Administrator, you will be part of the administrative team based in the Faculty Office, providing support for the Executive Dean, Deputy Deans and Faculty Manager.The role would suit those with a customer focus, excellent organisational skills, high standards of accuracy and attention to detail, and a flexible approach to work. The duties of the post are varied and wide-ranging, and you will be responsible for providing high quality general administrative support.This is a permanent part-time post (18 hours per week) based at our Colchester Campus. The working days are to be agreed with the successful candidate.At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874693/873521).*Further detail: Faculty Administrative Assistant jobpack*More information: Working at the University