Academic Coordinator

allen-associates; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Academic Coordinator to oversee the development and delivery of academic programmes. This role requires strong administrative abilities and excellent communication skills, as you will support students and manage essential academic documentation. The position demands a proactive attitude and detail-focused approach, along with experience working in educational settings. Competitive benefits include a lunch allowance and private health insurance after probation.

Benefits

Lunch allowance

Free parking space

Participate in team events

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience within an educational setting.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate academic programmes including timetabling.
• Prepare course materials and assist with admissions processes.
• Manage academic administration and documentation.

Skills

Strong administrative experience in an educational setting

Excellent communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Proactive and detail-focused

Experience with international students

Knowledge of the Oxbridge system

Job description

Academic Coordinator

We are thrilled to be partnering with our client to recruit an Academic Coordinator to join their team. This role will be instrumental in delivering projects for the organisation. If you have strong administrative experience within an educational setting, and excellent communication skills, then we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this role is based onsite 5 days per week.

Academic Coordinator Responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating academic programmes including short courses and tutorials, from timetabling to smooth day-to-day delivery.
• Supporting students by preparing course materials, communicating effectively, and assisting with admissions processes.
• Managing academic administration such as databases, handbooks, certificates, transcripts, and other programme documentation.
• Liaising with tutors, speakers, and stakeholders to build strong relationships and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Contributing to process improvements by developing systems, reviewing operations, and supporting team collaboration.

Benefits

• A lunch allowance
• A free parking space near the office building, on a first come first served basis.
• Participate in team events including dinners, social activities, and team-building events.
• Private Health Insurance: After 6 months, and upon completion of your probation, you will be granted private health insurance, with a 24-hour “Doctor-at-Hand” service.

The Company

Our client is an education provider.

Academic Coordinator Experience Essentials

To be successful in this role you will have strong administrative experience within an educational setting, excellent computer and communication skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while managing priorities and deadlines. A proactive, detail-focused approach is essential, while experience with international students, short courses, and the Oxbridge system would be an advantage.