MSt Course Administrator (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology is seeking an Administrator to support two MSt programmes on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 2 years. You will work with the Graduate Programmes Manager, Course Directors and academic staff to deliver high-quality support across the full student lifecycle.

You will coordinate admissions, maintain programme information and learning resources, support assessments and examinations, and help organise teaching and programme events for a diverse

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support in higher education or similar environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy team.
• Strong communication with colleagues and external partners.

Responsabilités

• Provide admin support across the student lifecycle from enquiry to graduation.
• Coordinate course administration and admissions processes.
• Maintain programme information and learning resources.
• Support assessments and examinations and assist with teaching events.
• Organise and support programme events and residential blocks.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritisation

Proactivity

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Administrator to play a key role in supporting the delivery of our two part-time Master of Studies (MSt) programmes: Applied Criminology & Police Management and Applied Criminology, Penology & Management. This role is offered full-time and will be fixed-term for 2 years in the first instance.Working closely with the Graduate Programmes Manager, Course Directors and academic staff, you will provide high-quality administrative support across the full student lifecycle, from initial enquiry and admissions through to assessment, qualification and graduation. You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of residential teaching blocks, ensuring a seamless experience for students, academics and external contributors.The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior professionals from policing, probation, prisons and the wider criminal justice sector. You will coordinate course administration, manage admissions processes, maintain programme information and learning resources, support assessments and examinations, and help organise teaching and programme events.We are looking for an experienced administrator with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of colleagues and external partners, comfortable working independently, and committed to delivering a professional and responsive service.The University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology is one of the world's leading criminology departments, with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. In addition to two MSt programmes for senior criminal justice practitioners, the Institute delivers an MPhil and a PhD programme. The Institute is also home to the Radzinowicz Library, which houses the most comprehensive criminology collection in the United Kingdom.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.Informal queries about the role can be directed to Lydia Romero, Graduate Programmes Manager ([e-mail]) or Fiona Harrison, Institute Manager ([e-mail]). Interviews are expected to be held in week commencing 2nd November 2026 (subject to change).Please quote reference JL51108 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online