Academic Programmes Coordination Specialist

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a proactive Course/Programme Coordinator to coordinate the support systems and processes for its Department, ensuring the smooth running of its PhD programmes, MRes, MPhil, and taught courses. The role covers administration, documentation, finance, exam processes, and committee support to enable high-quality teaching and learning outcomes.

You will work closely with course managers and staff to maintain course information, manage student records, liaise

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain office procedures, review processes to improve efficiency.
• Establish systems for administration of student records and course documentation; co-ordinate and update course materials.
• Provide course coordination and administration; update handbooks and other course materials; proofread publicity.
• Develop and review assignment and exam processes; liaise with markers; support examinations administration.
• Deal with enquiries from current and prospective students regarding the course, applications, funding and requirements; liaise with admissions.
• Oversee financial administration: process finances, invoices, fee instalments, expenses and travel; monitor income/expenditure.
• Support teaching and learning; work with course managers to organise research methods training and course sessions.
• Act as secretary to committees: arrange meetings, circulate minutes, and follow up actions.
• Provide general course administration: book venues, travel, accommodation, distribute course materials, support Director and academics.
• Gather and collate course data for inclusion in reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

The University of Cambridge is seeking a proactive Course/Programme Coordinator to coordinate the support systems and processes for its Department, ensuring the smooth running of its PhD programmes, MRes, MPhil, and taught courses. The role covers administration, documentation, finance, exam processes, and committee support to enable high-quality teaching and learning outcomes.

You will work closely with course managers and staff to maintain course information, manage student records, liaise