BursarIT Administrator

PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

• You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.
• You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.
• The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
• Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.
• Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
• In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

Qualifications

Hold a third level qualification in Business Studies, Finance or Accountancy (Regulated Qualifications Framework Level
6) or an equivalent or higher qualification.

Option 2

Have a minimum of 5 years experience working in an administration / IT role within a post‑primary school.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience of managing the C2K system
• A minimum of 5 years experience of managing staff and other resources

Shortlisting by Application Form.

Knowledge

Demonstrable evidence of a working knowledge of computerised systems.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

Skills / Abilities

Evidence of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

Knowledge

Evidence of a working knowledge of the principles and methods of financial management.

Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrable effective people management skills to successfully motivate and manage a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proven effective problem solving and decision making skills.
• Evidence of an ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Values Orientation

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the Schools Values / ethos. You will find information about our Values here.

Qualifications / Experience

• Evidence of experience of working with other agencies.
• Evidence of experience of managing the introduction of new systems.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.

In the event that you are recommended for appointment to a post that involves regulated activity the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you will be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre‑employment stage.

Further information can be accessed at NI Director the Department of Justice.

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Bursar Administrative Officer

Principal

To be responsible for all matters of school management relating to Finance, Building, Equipment, Non‑Teaching Staff and General Administration.

The Bursar will work closely with the Principal and Vice‑Principals and will participate in formal planning, decision making, implementation and…