"Engagement and Admissions Officer"

About the role

We are looking for applicants for a part-time (0.5FTE) permanent post in our well established and busy Academic Administration Office (AAO). The AAO support the Biology undergraduate and graduate courses and play an important role in enhancing the student experience; working closely with the Directors of studies and University bodies to support the University agenda. This people-focused role combines schools outreach, EDI and undergraduate admissions. This role is a partial job share with another member of the AAO, with shared responsibility for student welfare and UG Admissions. In addition the postholder will independently be responsible for leading on the planning and delivery of UG Open Days, UNIQ and UNIQ+. The role’s specific remit will include outreach, disability support for students and student equality issues. The postholder will also work with the Comms & Engagement Team, and the academic leads for Outreach and for Admissions.

About you

You should bring experience of working in a student admin role and managing student admin processes. You will have outstanding interpersonal and active listening skills, with a proven ability to understand and communicate complex regulations and processes.

How to apply

This post is part time 0.5 FTE (18.75 hours per week) and available immediately. Applications are via our e-recruitment portal, interviews are likely to be late March to early April 2026. The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Contact: HR | recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk

Location: Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL