Graduate Studies Assistant

Graduate Studies Assistant, MPLS Division. The Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division are seeking to appoint a Graduate Studies Assistant (GSA) to be involved fully in graduate student administration for the Division. The post provides an excellent opportunity to gain substantial experience of graduate student administration and to develop a career in university administration in one of the UK’s leading universities.

The successful applicant will be part of the division’s Graduate Studies Team, within its Graduate School Office, and will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of all graduate studies on-course student administration for the MPLS Division, and for the maintenance of graduate student records on the University’s student system. The GSA will also provide support to all the MPLS departments for on-course processes, relating to graduate students studying on taught postgraduate courses and doctoral programmes. The postholder’s work will provide experience of graduate student administration and student funding, dealing with policies, procedures and University regulations, and working with databases.

Liaison with academic departments, and with other parts of the central University administration is an important part of the job. We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills who has excellent attention to detail, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support and advice students and administrative and academic colleagues from a range of backgrounds.

As well as working as part of a team, the post holder will be required to work independently and occasionally remotely without close supervision. The team currently works on a hybrid basis and has a policy whereby everyone must be in the office a minimum of two days a week, with Tuesday being a fixed team day.

This is a permanent position offered on a full-time basis.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to helen.beauchamp@mpls.ox.ac.uk.

Applications should be submitted online and include a CV and a supporting statement.

All applications must be received by noon on Thursday 28th May. Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th June.