Course Administrator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The Department of Public Health and Primary Care in Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly MPhil course team as an Administrator, providing administrative support for our successful MPhil in Population Health Sciences programme, which has over 70 postgraduate students each year. 

The post holder will be involved in all aspects of administration for the programme, from admissions to awards, supporting MPhil students and teaching staff, as well as organising teaching sessions and events.  You will work closely with administrative colleagues and the wider course team and be the first point of contact for a wide range of people including applicants, students, and academic staff.

You will be well-organised, able to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines, have a good level of competence in standard software packages, and have strong attention to detail. You will be able to work independently on your own initiative but also contribute as a team member and be able to build positive working relationships with your colleagues in the MPhil team, Department and University.  Training will be provided in the use of university systems. 

Candidates must be educated to at least GCSE-level or equivalent, including a minimum requirement of English and Mathematics at grade C/Level 4 or above. Previous experience of working in Higher Education would be beneficial but is not essential. 

This is a part-time position working 21.5 hours per week (60% FTE).  Working days to be agreed.

Funding for the role is currently for 2 years from commencement in post.

Further details can be found in the Further Particulars document. Informal enquiries can be made to Gillian Barclay, Education Operational Manager gb502@cam.ac.uk

Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, East Forvie Building, University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR (approx 2 miles south of city centre)

Closing date: 6 October 2024

Interview Date: 17 October 2024

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button above. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you don't have one already) and log in before completing the online application form.

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 e-mail address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

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Please quote reference RH43283 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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