Administrative Assistant (Undergraduate Studies)
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About the role
The Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford, is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant, reporting to the Academic Administrative Officer. The post supports academic administration for the Department’s undergraduate and full-time taught students, primarily in the area of administration of undergraduate courses.
The Department currently hosts three undergraduate degrees and one full-time master’s degree (MSc in Advanced Computer Science). The undergraduate degrees combined have an intake of around 130 per year, and the MSc an intake of around 70 students. Academic administration for these courses is undertaken by a small team, each with their primary responsibilities, but members of the team support each other to ensure that there is a good workload distribution at busy times of the year.
The primary role of the Administrative Assistant is to provide support for the delivery of teaching and assessment for undergraduates. The post holder will be the first point of contact for academic staff and students for undergraduate academic administration queries. This will include providing advice on routine departmental and University policies and procedures.
About us
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Department of Computer Science at Oxford is renowned for pioneering research and teaching across diverse fields, consistently ranking among the best in the world. Our commitment to innovation drives us to tackle complex technological and societal challenges.
Benefits
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time jobs)
- 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