Academic Development Coordinator

Join us at the world-leading CRUK Cambridge Institute. We're a unique department of the University of Cambridge, core funded by Cancer Research UK's charitable activities, and we're eagerly searching for our new Academic Development Coordinator.

The Academic Development department is a pragmatic, committed, values-driven, and outcome-orientated team passionate about delivering the institute's student strategy. Our team oversees the administration of a PhD programme and MPhil research programme in Medical Science, whilst coordinating internal development opportunities such as our Postgraduate Training Programme.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in the facilitation of this, with responsibilities including:

• The provision of a responsive and high-quality administration service to the Academic Development department, escalating issues to senior members of the team where appropriate.
• Taking the initiative in responding promptly to course-related queries and student enquiries, referring to colleagues as needed.
• Supporting students as they prepare and deliver talks as part of the Institute's 'Lunchtime Seminar' series, liaising with the events team in their scheduling.
• Working with students to compile and deliver the Postgraduate Training Programme, including coordinating speakers, and advertising/promotion.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the Institute to facilitate student support arrangements, including Thesis Advisory Committees and the appointment of Postgraduate Advisors.
• Oversee assessment processes for the course, including  coordinating the appointment of examiners (ensuring that eligibility criteria are met).
• Organise and deliver a range of welcome events for new students, tailoring content to ensure a comprehensive induction to the Institute.
• Acting as secretary to formal meetings focusing on postgraduate education, including those awarding prizes. Preparing the agenda and meeting papers, writing and circulating minutes, and taking necessary follow-up action.
• Management of the student newsletter, ensuring students at every stage of study are kept up to speed with key academic milestones.
• Collate and manage data from various sources and systems (such as the Cambridge Student Information System) to ensure the smooth running of the course, and quality student experience.

Our institute links the laboratory to the clinic, carrying out cancer research of direct relevance to patients.

Our mission is to tackle the most difficult problems in cancer and improve patient outcomes.

Our science holds the solution.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference SW41413 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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