Senior Course Administrator

5 days ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a Senior Course Administrator to be responsible largely for DPhil course administration and the Graduate School activities.

About the role

The role will be responsible for supporting the administration of various part-time DPhil (PhD) level courses and the activities of the Graduate School, which facilitates an enriching learning and research environment for both internal and external graduate students and postgraduate researchers. You will provide support for the student lifecycle from start-to-finish, including dealing with admissions, on-course administration and handling post-course enquiries. The post may also support student/research-related activities, as necessary (such as research ethics and events). The role is also known as a 'Graduate Studies Administrator' elsewhere in the University.

This is a full-time 1.0 (FTE) position, available on a permanent contract.

About you

You will 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. You may have previous experience working in a Higher Education environment supporting doctoral study or wish to develop your career in this area.

About us

OUDCE 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 matter 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

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 8 July 2024.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 15 July 2024.

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.

£28,759 to £33,966 per annum

  • Senior Course Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Senior Course AdministratorDepartment for Continuing Education, Ewert House, Summertown, central Oxford, with potential for some remote workingAbout the roleWe are seeking a highly competent administrator to join our Undergraduate team and provide support to students on Theology courses.In this wide-ranging, challenging and rewarding role, you will be...

  • Courses Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The Language Centre is the University's hub for all students and staff who want to improve their language skills. Our learners come from many nationalities and disciplines to take our courses, and the administration team prides itself on providing a friendly, professional and efficient service to applicants, learners, colleges, academic divisions and...

  • Courses Administrator

    2 months ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Fixed-term contract (7 months), full time (36.5 hours per week)The Language Centre is the University's hub for all students and staff who want to improve their language skills. Our learners come from many nationalities and disciplines to take our courses, and the administration team prides itself on providing a friendly, professional and efficient service to...

  • Courses Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Fixed-term contract (7 months), full time (36.5 hours per week)The Language Centre is the University's hub for all students and staff who want to improve their language skills. Our learners come from many nationalities and disciplines to take our courses, and the administration team prides itself on providing a friendly, professional and efficient service to...

  • Senior Course Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity to join the postgraduate taught student administration team within the Department for Continuing Education. We are seeking a highly competent administrator to join our team and provide support to students and academic staff in relation to our world-class, part-time postgraduate courses.You will be responsible for...

  • Course Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a highly competent Course Administrator to support a small team administering part-time postgraduate research courses and associated activities.About the roleThe role will be responsible for supporting the administration of various part-time DPhil (PhD) level courses and...

  • Course Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a well-organised and highly competent administrator to join the busy Postgraduate Taught Student Administration team within the Department for Continuing Education.About the roleThe Course Administrator will be responsible for supporting the administration of the MSt...

  • Course Administrator

    2 months ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a well-organised and highly competent administrator to join the busy Postgraduate Taught Student Administration team within the Department for Continuing Education.About the roleThe Course Administrator will be responsible for supporting the administration of the MSt...

  • Assistant Course Administrator, International Human

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The Faculty of Law seeks to appoint an Assistant Course Administrator to manage and support a range of day-to-day administrative, financial and HR processes in support of the MSc in International Human Rights Law and the Summer School in International Human Rights Law.The MSc in International Human Rights Law is a part-time degree offered over two academic...

  • Assistant Course Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Department for Continuing Education, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint an Assistant Course Manager (ACM) for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Short Courses which is housed in the Department's Professional and Open Access Courses section. This is an...

  • Assistant Course Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint an Assistant Course Manager for the Language Centre to lead the delivery of administration for its full range of courses.About the roleThe Assistant Course Manager will manage the courses administration team which runs the communications and marketing of our courses, course...

  • Senior Administrator for The Masters in Law and

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The Faculty of Law seeks to appoint a Senior Administrator who will be responsible for leading the administrative support for the Masters in Law and Finance (MLF) programme and co-ordinating all aspects of the work of the MLF team, under the direction of the MLF Academic Director. They will also have a wider role in supporting elements of administration...

  • Assistant Course Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking a highly organised and flexible administrator to join the Student Administration team within the Department for Continuing Education. This varied, busy and interesting role will be an excellent entry point for someone looking to build a career in University administration.Applications are to be made online no later than noon on 10 January...

  • Course Coordinator: Msc in Migration Studies

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Department of International Development, University of Oxford Full time

    The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is seeking to recruit a Course Coordinator who will be will be responsible, with the Course Director, for the day-to-day delivery and running of the nine-month MSc in Migration Studies (MSc MS). In particular, this will involve providing administrative support, including disseminating course...

  • Departmental Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The Language Centre is the University's hub for all students and staff who want to improve their language skills. Our 2,000+ learners each year come from many nationalities and disciplines to take our courses, which run both online and in person, throughout the day and in the evenings.We are looking for an experienced and motivated administrator to join our...

  • Course Coordinator: MSc in Migration Studies

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is seeking to recruit a Course Coordinator who will be will be responsible, with the Course Director, for the day-to-day delivery and running of the nine-month MSc in Migration Studies (MSc MS). In particular, this will involve providing administrative support, including disseminating course...

  • Course Coordinator: MSc in Migration Studies

    2 months ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is seeking to recruit a Course Coordinator who will be will be responsible, with the Course Director, for the day-to-day delivery and running of the nine-month MSc in Migration Studies (MSc MS). In particular, this will involve providing administrative support, including disseminating course...

  • Project Director for Summer Residential Course for Senior Religious Leaders

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Location: Oxford/hybridHours: Part time (0.5 FTE)Contract: 3 years 7 monthsThe College is the key partner in a new project to deliver a series of residential summer courses for senior religious leaders. These will seek to consolidate and build on the work of the Global Interfaith Commission on LGBT+ Lives (GIC+) to increase the number of senior religious...

  • Project Director for Summer Residential Course for Senior Religious Leaders

    2 months ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Location: Oxford/hybridHours: Part time (0.5 FTE)Contract: 3 years 7 monthsThe College is the key partner in a new project to deliver a series of residential summer courses for senior religious leaders. These will seek to consolidate and build on the work of the Global Interfaith Commission on LGBT+ Lives (GIC+) to increase the number of senior religious...

  • Academic Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYFurther to a reorganisation of Professional Services roles in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, we are seeking three highly efficient and capable administrators to become members of the academic administration team in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. These posts...