"Academic Office Administrative Assistant"

Academic Office Administrative Assistant

Department of Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Department of Experimental Psychology’s professional support team helping to provide an integrated and high-quality professional service to staff and students across the Department.

The post is permanent, part-time working 20 hours per week, ideally over five days a week (Mon-Fri) with flexibility. The role is based within the Life and Mind Building, with the flexibility to work from home for up to 40% of the time once established in post.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated professional to work with the Senior Academic Administrator and other members of the Academic Office to provide administrative support for the Department’s teaching and examination procedures. You will have responsibility for a range of processes and be an integral part of a successful administrative team, playing an important role in the smooth running of the academic function of the department.

About the department
The Department of Experimental Psychology is a large, internationally recognised department with a high volume of academic activity and a fast-paced, research-driven culture. The department has recently moved to its new home in the Life and Mind Building. This exciting development provides exceptional research and teaching facilities along with space for public engagement and outreach. It also offers renewed commitment to work across disciplinary boundaries to further knowledge across the psychological and biological sciences and to solve major global challenges.

About you
You will have experience of working in an administrative position with good IT skills and excellent attention to detail. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively to be able to respond flexibly to the demands of the post are also required. Previous experience in an HE institution would be an advantage as would some experience of systems such as Canvas and e-vision.

What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Application process
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, your CV, and the contact details of two referees as part of your application. The supporting statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective supporting statement. Your application will not be processed if you do not include both a CV and a supporting statement.

The closing date for applications is midday on 12 January 2026 and only applications received by this date will be accepted.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background. We are committed to equality and valuing diversity.

Vacancy ID: 183680
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 5
Salary: £32,106 - £37,338 per annum pro rata