Doctoral Training Programmes Coordinator (109888-1124)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Nicola Ellis-Thomas (DTP Programme Manager) at n.ellis-thomas@warwick.ac.uk.

The Midlands Graduate School ESRC Doctoral Partnership (MGS DTP) and the Centre for Arts Doctoral Research Excellence (CADRE) are currently seeking a DTP Coordinator to support the smooth running of key functions within the DTP. This role involves working on a wide range of financial processes, advising on student funding opportunities and providing high quality administration for postgraduate students and staff across both teams. The role will contribute to the day to day running of both programmes and embed effective integrated working across both teams.

The successful candidate will primarily liaise with the PhD student cohort in relation to expense claims, funding applications, conferences and events. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge and understanding of Financial Regulations, preferably in a University setting.

Other essential skills needed for the post are excellent administration and organisational skills, good written and verbal communication skills, and a good knowledge of Microsoft IT packages. Effective prioritisation is essential as the role will support multiple colleagues across two busy teams.

This is a great opportunity for an individual seeking to extend and further develop their skills in an academic environment, whilst supporting postgraduate researchers across the Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities.

About You  

You will be educated to A level (including GCSE level grade C or above in English and Mathematics) or equivalent with experience of working in an administrative role. The successful candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with the ability to organise a busy and varied workload to agreed deadlines whilst working flexibly as part of two busy teams. Excellent attention to detail, a sound knowledge of IT packages (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook), and prioritisation skills are essential for the role.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 01 December 2024 at 11.55 pm

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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