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Academic Personal Assistant

£39,000 - £39,000
England-London
Temporary / Interim
 

Job Description

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Academic Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to an academic faculty member. The role involves providing academic support to a faculty member who requires assistance for challenges arising from a brain injury. Dr Alec Knight is the full-time senior lecturer in medical education. In this role his primary roles are leading the educational research agenda / output and medical education primary-care teaching projects (Student Selected Projects, Scholarly Projects and Quality Improvement Projects) for the KUMEC team (King?s Undergraduate Medical Education in the Community) The Academic Personal Assistant will play a vital role in assisting with various administrative  tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of academic activities including research, teaching and administration. The post will be offered for three months in the first instance, after which time it will be reviewed. 

 
 

Key Responsibilities: 

Administrative Support: 

Help to manage and organize the academic's schedule, including meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. 

Assist with the handling and organisation of email correspondence and prioritising urgent matters. 

Prepare and edit documents, presentations, and research materials as needed. 

Maintain an efficient system for organising emails, academic papers, research data, and administrative records. 

Research Assistance: 

Assist in gathering research materials, literature reviews, and other relevant documents as required. 

Help with organisation of data analysis, using software or tools as required (e.g. EndNote, QSR NVivo). 

Collaborate in the preparation and submission of research grants, proposals, and manuscripts. 

Communication: 

Facilitate communication between the academic and students, colleagues, and external partners. 

Coordinate and schedule meetings, seminars, and workshops. 

Draft and proofread academic communications, reports, and publications. 

Project Coordination: 

Support the planning and execution of academic projects, conference attendance, teaching, etc. 

Monitor project timelines and deadlines, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule. 

Technical Assistance: 

Provide support with Outlook and other Office software, as well as academic software, research tools, and equipment. 

Assist in setting up and managing research projects (e.g. systematic reviews). 

 



Qualifications

None



Skills

Skills, knowledge and experience 

Essential 

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field  

Strong organizational and time management skills. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and research software/tools. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. 

Desirable 

Prior experience in an academic or research environment  

 

Working Conditions: 

This role may require occasional flexibility in working hours to accommodate academic schedules. 

Work may be performed either remotely or in an academic department/office setting. 

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Qualifications

BA/MA in Linguistics, Psychology or related discipline. 

 



Skills

Essential:

Familiarity and ability to use Microsoft packages (e.g., good Excel command).

Undergraduate level knowledge in linguistics, psychology and/or education research or related field.

 

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Qualifications

BA/MA in Linguistics, Education, Psychology or related discipline. 

 



Skills

Essential:

Familiarity and ability to use Microsoft packages (e.g., good Excel command)

Undergraduate level knowledge in linguistics, psychology and/or education research or related field

Excellent working proficiency in both Catalan and English

DBS certificate 

 

Desirable:

Experience working with children

Good organisational skills

Social awareness and good communication skills

Experience in research methodologies

 

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Thank you for your interest.  This job has already been offered and accepted, unfortunately King's Talent Bank will not remove the ad until 7th October which is why it still appears as live.   



Qualifications

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Skills

Thank you for your interest.  This job has already been offered and accepted, unfortunately King's Talent Bank will not remove the ad until 7th October which is why it still appears as live.   

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