Academic Office Administrative Assistant

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious higher education institution is looking for a part-time administrative professional to support the Department of Experimental Psychology with teaching and examination processes. This permanent role requires excellent IT and organisational skills, along with attention to detail. Candidates should be able to work independently and collaboratively, with prior experience in administration, preferably in a higher education setting. The position offers flexibility in work location and a variety of employee benefits including generous annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Membership to sports clubs

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative position.
• Ability to respond flexibly to demands of the role.
• Previous experience in a higher education institution is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for teaching and examination procedures.
• Work closely with the Senior Academic Administrator.
• Be an integral part of the administrative team.

Skills

Good IT skills

Excellent attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative working

Tools

Canvas

e-vision

Job description

Overview

Department of Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Department of Experimental Psychology's professional support team helping to provide an integrated and high-quality professional service to staff and students across the Department. The post is permanent, part-time working 20 hours per week, ideally over five days a week (Mon-Fri) with flexibility. The role is based within the Life and Mind Building, with the flexibility to work from home for up to 40% of the time once established in post. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated professional to work with the Senior Academic Administrator and other members of the Academic Office to provide administrative support for the Department's teaching and examination procedures. You will have responsibility for a range of processes and be an integral part of a successful administrative team, playing an important role in the smooth running of the academic function of the department.

About the department

The Department of Experimental Psychology is a large, internationally recognised department with a high volume of academic activity and a fast-paced, research-driven culture. The department has recently moved to its new home in the Life and Mind Building. This exciting development provides exceptional research and teaching facilities along with space for public engagement and outreach. It also offers renewed commitment to work across disciplinary boundaries to further knowledge across the psychological and biological sciences and to solve major global challenges.

You will have experience of working in an administrative position with good IT skills and excellent attention to detail. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively to be able to respond flexibly to the demands of the post are also required. Previous experience in an HE institution would be an advantage as would some experience of systems such as Canvas and e-vision.

Benefits

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