Academic Administrator (School of Management of Executive Education)
Salary: 40,711 - 46,000 CZK per month
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 40
Reporting into: Faculty Administration Manager
Faculty: Business and Innovation
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This role operates initially on a remote working arrangement with potential plans to make the role office based within the next few months. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.
About Arden University:
We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.
About our Faculty:
The Faculty of Business and Innovation brings together a diverse portfolio of programmes designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving global landscape. With a strong focus on practical, industry-informed learning, the Faculty works closely with employers and partners to ensure its teaching remains relevant, forward-thinking, and impactful.
Supporting multiple Schools and academic teams, the Faculty operates in a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation, digital capability, and continuous improvement are central to its approach. Professional services colleagues play a vital role in enabling the delivery of academic priorities, ensuring smooth operations, and enhancing the overall student and staff experience.
About the Opportunity:
As an Academic Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of academic activity within the Faculty of Business and Innovation. Working closely with academic leaders and stakeholders, you will provide high-quality administrative support to a designated School while collaborating across the wider Faculty to ensure consistency and efficiency in processes.
You will be responsible for coordinating a range of activities, managing competing priorities, and supporting the delivery of academic projects and initiatives. This is a fast-paced and varied role, requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond positively to changing demands. Using a range of digital tools, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the School, contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment and the successful delivery of the Faculty’s objectives.
About You:
Essential Skills / Experience:
Proven experience providing administrative support within a professional environment, including supporting senior stakeholders
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
High level of attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, with the ability to work independently
Proactive problem-solving skills, with the confidence to use initiative and improve processes where appropriate
Experience of coordinating meetings and events, including scheduling, minute-taking, and managing documentation
Ability to monitor progress, follow up on actions, and manage data effectively
Good understanding of financial administration processes, including raising purchase orders and checking data accuracy
Experience of working with sensitive information and a strong understanding of data protection requirements (e.g. GDPR)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Desirable Skills / Experience
Experience of working in a similar role in a higher education/other educational institutions
Knowledge of key current issues within the HE sector.
Experience in SharePoint management as well as knowledge around VLE platforms.
Why Arden:
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:
30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friend
‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
Plus, other excellent benefits
Our Values:
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
- Department
- School of Management and Executive Education
- Locations
- Prague
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Monthly salary
- CZK40,711 - CZK46,000
- Working model (Please note, our working models are a non-contractual benefit and can be subject to change)
- Hybrid
- Contract Type:
- Professional Services Contract
About Arden University
Since 1990, Arden University has reshaped flexible higher education, becoming a beacon for accessible learning. Beginning as a trusted online partner for UK universities, we've transformed into a symbol of online and blended degree courses designed for modern lives. With over 90 career-focused qualifications, validated by prestigious bodies like the British Psychological Society and Chartered Management Institute, our dedication to exceptional education stands strong.
Our mission is forward-looking and purposeful. We understand the evolving needs of employers and the global economy, driving us to champion meaningful change. Through our Study Centres in the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, London, Leeds, Nottingham) and Berlin, Germany, we empower a diverse student community to access life-altering degree pathways.
At our core lies equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, rooted in the belief that education is a force for both individual and collective progress. By seamlessly merging technology and education, we're breaking down barriers and revolutionizing conventional learning models.
Join our community of around 1,100 colleagues in shaping a more accessible, inclusive, and brighter future for all.