Deputy Head of Academic Administration

3 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

**About the role**

The Mathematical Institute has a large cohort of around 450 postgraduate students, split across 3 research degree programmes and 6 MSc programmes, each one unique with places in high demand. As Deputy Head of Academic Administration, you will support these programmes at a senior level, providing expert advice and guidance to students and departmental colleagues at all levels on various matters related to postgraduate studies.

You will also often be the first port of call for our postgraduate students, building a rapport and providing supportive advice and guidance as required. You will undertake complex student casework; service various academic committees within the department; manage projects; and contribute to the MPLS Division and wider University through membership of committees and working groups.

You will play a key leadership role in the Academic Administration team, line managing five colleagues and overseeing their professional development, and advising three CDT Administrators. You will work closely with the Director of Graduate Studies (Research), the Director of Graduate Studies (Taught), the MSc Course Directors and the Head of Academic Administration, who you will deputise for when required.

**About you**

You will also have experience of staff management involving a diverse workforce, experience of committee servicing at a senior level, and be able to manage and prioritise a complex portfolio of work to meet deadlines.

**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:

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

**Application Process**

Interviews are anticipated to be held on week commencing Monday 30th January 2023.



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