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Academic Assistant (Graduate)

Staff / Administration

13 March 2026, 12:00pm

Location

Oxford

University of Oxford

Type

Permanent, 0.5 FTE Part-time

Required Qualifications

Busy office experience
Customer-facing role
IT proficiency
Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Strong communication
Discretion with sensitive info
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Academic Assistant (Graduate)

The Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages is seeking to appoint an Academic Assistant (Graduate) to provide administrative support for the faculty’s academic administration activities. Working as part of a high-performing Professional Services team, you will assist with day-to-day graduate studies course administration, examining and admissions activities, although there will be flexibility to assist in other areas as needed.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in academic administration within the University of Oxford. You will join an experienced and supportive team based in the Faculty Hub in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, a collaborative new space bringing seven humanities faculties and research institutes together with world-class libraries, collections, exhibitions, cinema, music, theatre, and performance.

The role provides the chance to build experience across a wide range of administrative processes and to contribute to the effective running of a busy and dynamic academic environment.

This is a permanent role, and on a 0.5 FTE part-time basis

About you
You will have experience of working in a busy office environment, ideally in a customer-facing role, and will bring a methodical approach to managing records, correspondence, and deadlines. You will be confident using standard IT applications and comfortable learning new systems and procedures.

You will have excellent attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing demands with accuracy and efficiency. You will work well both independently and as part of a team, showing initiative in resolving straightforward issues and good judgement in knowing when to seek guidance. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion are essential.

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

The closing date for applications is Friday, 13 March 2026, at 12:00pm, and interviews will be held 26 March.

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Frequently Asked Questions

📋What are the main responsibilities of the Academic Assistant (Graduate)?

The role involves providing administrative support for graduate studies, examining, and admissions activities in the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages. You will assist with day-to-day operations, records management, and deadlines, with flexibility across other areas. This is ideal for building a career in academic administration. Explore more administration jobs at universities.

🎓What qualifications and skills are required?

You need experience in a busy office environment, preferably customer-facing, with a methodical approach to records, correspondence, and deadlines. Key skills include IT proficiency, attention to detail, organisational abilities, managing competing demands, independent work, initiative, and strong communication with discretion for sensitive information. See tips for excelling in support roles.

📝How do I apply for this position?

Upload a supporting statement, CV, and details of two referees via the online application. The closing date is Friday, 13 March 2026, at 12:00pm, with interviews on 26 March. Use our free resume template and cover letter template to prepare.

What is the employment type and location?

This is a permanent, 0.5 FTE part-time role based in Oxford at the Faculty Hub in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. Join a high-performing Professional Services team in a collaborative space with libraries and facilities. View similar administrative positions.

🏢What is the work environment like?

Work in a dynamic academic environment at the University of Oxford, supporting graduate studies course administration. The team is experienced and supportive, offering flexibility and career development in academic administration. Check higher ed admin jobs for more opportunities.

📈Is there flexibility or career growth?

Yes, the role offers flexibility to assist in other areas and excellent opportunities to develop a career in University of Oxford academic administration. Build experience across processes in a busy faculty. Learn from our career advice.
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