Academic Programmes Assistant- Genomic Medicine and Statistics DPhil

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Oxford is seeking a part-time Academic Programme Assistant to support their Genomic Medicine and Statistics DPhil programmes. The role involves providing administrative support for various educational offerings, managing communication with the academic team, and ensuring compliance with GDPR. Ideal candidates will have previous administrative experience coupled with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to collect, collate, store and disseminate information in accordance with GDPR regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support with all aspects of teaching delivery in the NDM.
• Work under supervision to support the academic programme.
• Collaborate with academic team members delivering the course.

Skills

Previous administrative experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to comply with GDPR regulations

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a new Academic Programme Assistant to support our Genomic Medicine and Statistics DPhil programmes with general course administration. Within this role, you will provide the highest level of support for all its current and future educational offerings including DPhil and MSc programmes, short courses and summer schools. The team supports existing programmes as well as the development of new courses. The Academic Programmes Assistant is an important role in supporting the administrative aspects of the NDM academic activities.

Responsibilities

• You will provide support with all aspects of teaching delivery in the NDM commensurate with the world leading nature of the Department’s activity and reputation.
• You will work under the supervision of the Academic Programmes Officer, while supporting one of the NDM academic programmes, you will work together with the academic team delivering the course: this may be: Course Directors, Course Co-Directors and Module Leads, Directors of Graduate Studies, Assistant Directors of Graduate Studies, lecturers, teachers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• It is essential that you have previous administrative experience, with excellent communication (both written and verbal) and organisational skills. You will have demonstrable ability to collect, collate, store and disseminate information in accordance with GDPR regulations and excellent attention to detail.

Application process

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

Details

This position is offered on a part-time (18.5hrs per week, 50% FTE) basis, fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Timeline

Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday, 3 October 2025 will be considered. Please quote 180722 on all correspondence.