Course Administrator (Fixed Term)

The MPhil in Scientific Computing, based at the Department of Physics, is looking for a Course Administrator to help ensure the smooth running of this leading-edge postgraduate programme.

This is a dynamic role which will suit someone who enjoys variety, taking initiative and multi-tasking. Excellent communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and adaptability are some of the key qualities required for this role. Experience of working in the higher education sector, or having acquired transferrable skills which are relevant to this role, would be an advantage.

The Course Administrator will be involved, and at times lead on, a variety of tasks, including but not limited to; Coordinating admissions for the course, this includes keeping track of applications, arranging interviews, communicating with candidates and interviewers; Preparing and circulating forms and other documents, collating data on spreadsheets, creating reports; Communications with students and academic staff, this includes regular communications and reminders, as well as answering ad-hoc queries; Coordinating the set-up and payment of casual workers and academic collaborators; Provide support in managing the course budget, including producing financial reports and coordinating expense claims for students and visitors; Events administration, including scheduling and arranging catering; Other administrative tasks such as booking rooms, reporting incidents, ordering office supplies, etc.

The successful candidate will be part of a friendly and supportive team based at the Maxwell Centre, in the West Cambridge campus, and will be reporting to the MPhil Course Coordinator. We are open to candidates wishing to work full-time (36.5 hours per week) or part-time, with a minimum of 0.5 FTE (18.25 hours a week).

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements. Some flexibility from the candidate on the agreed working days and hours is required during certain times of the year, to provide support for examinations, seminars or other events. The dates for these will be communicated in advance, to ensure candidates are able to make arrangements where necessary.

The role is initially offered as a one-year fixed term position; however, this may be extended, subject to funding.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sam Selvini, Course Coordinator (srs53@cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference KA47234 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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