Academic Administration Officer (part-time)
University of Oxford, Oxford
Academic Administration Officer (part-time)
£36616
University of Oxford, Oxford
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 18 Dec | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 42fe11aaf1994123a057379df7b4a2ce
Full Job Description
The postholder will work with the other members of the academic administration team and with academics holding offices relating to the oversight of Faculty teaching and examining to support admissions processes; deal with on-course administration; manage option course allocations for undergraduate and graduate students; organise the undergraduate induction programme; and manage the administration of first-year undergraduate exams.
You will have strong organisational skills and be able to prioritise a varied workload, while maintaining a high standard of attention to detail. You will be able to work independently and use initiative, and to implement improvements to systems and processes, and will have excellent IT skills as well as the ability to learn new systems quickly. Experience of offering good customer service, and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders are both essential, along with a high level of personal discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
English Faculty, St Cross Building, Manor Road, Oxford OX1 3UL The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The role is part of the administrative team responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the student-focused aspects of the Faculty's work, from responding to potential applicants, through admissions and on-course matters, to final examinations.
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time workers)
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working.