Assistant Course Manager

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the University of Oxford as an Assistant Course Manager, where you will be responsible for the efficient administration of the MSt Practical Ethics programme. This role involves managing student recruitment, course delivery, and examinations while promoting an inclusive culture within a leading academic institution.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days’ annual leave

Comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Membership to social and sports clubs

Discounted bus travel

Season Ticket travel loans

Qualifications

• Significant experience of student administration within Higher Education or similar environment.
• Excellent standards of accuracy and strong team work skills.
• Ability to work with a significant degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the smooth administration of the MSt Practical Ethics programme.
• Manage recruitment, admissions, enrolment/registration and course delivery.
• Support online teaching via Microsoft Teams and the Canvas virtual learning environment.

Skills

Team Work

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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We are seeking

a well-organised and highly competent Assistant Course Manager to join the busy Postgraduate Taught Student Administration team within the Department for Continuing Education.

About the role

The Assistant Course Manager is responsible for leading the smooth administration of the MSt Practical Ethics programme. You will ensure the efficient and effective administration of all key processes for the MSt in line with departmental and University requirements, including: recruitment, admissions, enrolment/registration, course delivery, assessment, examinations, progression, changes to student status and award verification/transcripts.

About you

You will have significant experience of student administration within Higher Education or a similar environment, together with strong team work skills, significant experience of supervising staff, and excellent standards of accuracy. You also need excellent communication skills and experience of conveying detailed and complex policies and procedures. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work with a significant degree of autonomy, the ability to think innovatively and creatively - with good judgement - to solve complex problems. Experience of line management would be an advantage, together with experience of acting as Secretary to examination boards, and supporting online teaching via Microsoft Teams and the Canvas virtual learning environment.

About us

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process