Senior Course Administrator

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a Senior Course Administrator to be responsible largely for DPhil course administration and the Graduate School activities.

About the role

The role will be responsible for supporting the administration of various part-time DPhil (PhD) level courses and the activities of the Graduate School, which facilitates an enriching learning and research environment for both internal and external graduate students and postgraduate researchers.  You will provide support for the student lifecycle from start-to-finish, including dealing with admissions, on-course administration and handling post-course enquiries. The post may also support student/research-related activities, as necessary (such as research ethics and events). The role is also known as a ‘Graduate Studies Administrator’ elsewhere in the University.

This is a full-time 1.0 (FTE) position, available on a permanent contract.

About you

You will have strong organisational and administrative skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, be able to work flexibly to deadlines, and possess good interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment. You will be competent in a range of standard IT applications and be able to learn new IT systems quickly. You may have previous experience working in a Higher Education environment supporting doctoral study or wish to develop your career in this area.

About us

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matter to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

To make informal enquiries about the post, please contact david.graham@conted.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 8 July 2024.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 15 July 2024.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

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