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Course Administrator

6th February 2026, 12 noon

Location

1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA

University of Oxford

Type

Part-time (0.8 FTE), Permanent

Required Qualifications

Strong organisational skills
High accuracy and attention to detail
Flexible to deadlines
Interpersonal and customer service skills
Team player
Competent in IT applications
Quick learner of new systems
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Course Administrator

Oxford Lifelong Learning is seeking to appoint a well-organised and highly competent part-time (0.8 FTE) administrator to join the busy Postgraduate Taught Student Administration team.

About the role

The role will be responsible for supporting the administration of various courses within the Department and will provide support for the student lifecycle from end-to-end, including dealing with admissions, on-course administration and handling post-course enquiries, such as requests for transcripts.

This is a part-time position (0.8 FTE), available on a permanent contract.

About you

You should have strong organisational and administrative skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, be able to work flexibly to deadlines, and possess good interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work well in a team environment. You will be competent in a range of standard IT applications and be able to learn new IT systems quickly.

About us

Oxford Lifelong Learning provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

  • An excellent contributory pension scheme
  • 38 days’ annual leave
  • A comprehensive range of childcare services
  • Family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process

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

To make informal enquiries about the post please contact HR@conted.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 6th February 2026

Interviews will take place during week commencing 16th February 2026

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

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Frequently Asked Questions

📋What are the main responsibilities of the Course Administrator role?

The role supports administration of various courses in Oxford Lifelong Learning, managing the full student lifecycle from admissions to post-course enquiries like transcripts. Responsibilities include on-course administration and handling enquiries. Explore similar administration jobs at universities.

🎓What qualifications and skills are required for this position?

Candidates need strong organisational and administrative skills, high accuracy, attention to detail, flexibility to deadlines, good interpersonal and customer service skills, ability to work in a team, and proficiency in standard IT applications with quick learning of new systems. Review CV tips for applications.

📝How do I apply for the Course Administrator job at University of Oxford?

Upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV, and details of two referees via the online application. For informal enquiries, contact HR@conted.ox.ac.uk. Closing date is 12 noon on 6th February 2026. See admin support roles for more opportunities.

💼What employment details and benefits does this role offer?

This is a part-time (0.8 FTE) permanent contract. Benefits include excellent contributory pension, 38 days’ annual leave, childcare services, family leave, cycle loan, social/sports clubs, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. Check higher ed admin jobs.

When is the application deadline and interview timeline?

Applications close at 12 noon on 6th February 2026. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 16th February 2026. Prepare with advice from career tips adapted for admin roles.

🏛️What is Oxford Lifelong Learning and its mission?

Oxford Lifelong Learning extends University of Oxford’s resources through flexible study opportunities. It promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion per its Mission, Vision, and Values. View university jobs in continuing education.
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