"MSc Course Administrator"

We are seeking to appoint a MSc Course Administrator to join our established Academic Administration to support one of our postgraduate programmes on a fixed term for 12 months, full-time basis. This post presents a great opportunity to get involved in supporting a thriving academic department to achieve its vision of a workplace where all staff and students can achieve their full potential.

Reporting to the Graduate Studies Officer, and working with an Academic Administration team of around 15, you will be responsible for the administration of one of our MSc courses. You will be the first point of contact for students, providing advice and guidance on a range of matters and work closely with Course Directors, Director of Graduate Studies and the wider faculty to provide specialist guidance and support on University regulations, policy and practice.

You will have significant administrative experience, preferably in higher education or a similar field, demonstrate the ability to understand regulations and explain them to others, and be flexible in your approach to balance the demands of the role and prioritise competing demands. Excellent communication and organizational skills, together with ability to deal with a wide variety of people at all levels are also key to being successful in this role.

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:

• Flexible hybrid working model
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave (pro rata)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.

Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 184310.

Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:

Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on 28 January 2026 can be considered.

Interviews will take place in person on 10 February 2026.

Location: Mathematical Institute, Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OX2 6GG

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 5

Salary: £32,108 - £37,338

Vacancy ID: 184310