Location: | Oxford |
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Salary: | £36,024 to £44,263 Grade 7, per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 23rd August 2024 |
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Closes: | 4th September 2024 |
Job Ref: | 174854 |
The Astrophoria Foundation Year seeks to appoint a Communications and Outreach Officer.
About the role
The primary role of the Foundation Year Communications and Outreach Officer is to be responsible for promoting this programme both externally and internally. They are responsible for encouraging and supporting eligible applications to the programme through digital promotions, networking, events and engagement with schools. The post-holder helps to build the reputation of the programme and encourage further engagement from within the University of Oxford by celebrating the successes of the Astrophoria Foundation Year programme to an external and internal audience.
This is a full time, fixed-term contract until 31 July 2028.
About the Astrophoria Foundation Year
The Astrophoria Foundation Year is a one-year fully-funded foundation programme for UK state school students with significant academic potential, who have experienced severe personal disadvantage and/or disrupted education which has resulted in them being unable to apply directly for an Oxford undergraduate degree programme.
Please see the job description and Foundation Year website for more information about the programme.
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 matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
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.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 4th September 2024.
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 9th September 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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