Course Coordinator

Hours: Full time hours considered up to a maximum of 36.5 FTE.  

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract Type: Fixed term until 1^st April 2026 (Maternity cover)

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: TBC

Expected start date: As soon as possible

About the role

Duties will include dealing with student enquiries, maintaining assessment information, managing student timetables, distributing student information and supporting examination boards. Initiative, flexibility and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, are essential. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite is also important.

About you

We are seeking an experienced, well-organised Course Coordinator to assist with the coordination of our taught courses offered by the University of Sussex Business School. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is ready to support colleagues, and is committed to delivering excellent service together.

You will serve as a point of contact and link between students, staff members, internal departments, and external contacts. You will also provide clerical and administrative support ensuring that the processes and services, for which they are responsible, operate smoothly.

About our School

As a pioneering research-driven and interdisciplinary Faculty, the University of Sussex Business School offers an inspiring and supportive environment for impactful business and management research and scholarship. Our five dynamic Departments—Accounting and Finance, Strategy and Marketing, Management, Economics, and the renowned Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)—are dedicated to advancing academic excellence and practical insights to inform policy and drive responsible business solutions.

With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, the School shapes the future of business education, producing research and scholarship and graduates that make a difference in the UK and globally. By joining us, you will be part of a distinctive, future-focused community influencing real-world practices and promoting sustainable development.

Please find further information regarding the University of Sussex Business School on our website.

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Chris Leiper, C.S.Leiper@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

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