Postgraduate Taught Course Coordinator

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Postgraduate Taught Course Coordinator for the Department of Engineering in central Cambridge. The role delivers end-to-end postgraduate taught programme support, coordinating communications and processes from enquiry through to graduation.

The successful candidate will have degree-level education, strong IT skills with Microsoft Office, and experience in university administration or course coordination, with an ability to lead and multi-task in a busy

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or Level 6) or equivalent in practical experience.
• Experience in university administration in project, programme or course coordination roles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and handling multiple tasks in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Manage postgraduate taught course support systems, processes and communications for the Faculty of Engineering.
• Daily communication with academic staff, students and applicants.
• Provide leadership and develop administrative systems and processes; implement best practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

University administration

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

CAMSIS

Sharepoint

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Postgraduate Taught Course Coordinator who will be based in the Postgraduate Office at the Department of Engineering's site in central Cambridge. The Postgraduate Office offers a complete \"cradle to grave\" service to all postgraduate students registered in the Engineering Department, from initial enquiries, through the application process, registration on arrival, the period of study, and examination, to closure of files once a student has graduated.

The Department currently recruits to six taught MPhil, two MRES, two part-time taught postgraduate programmes, with annual applications of over 2000 and an annual intake of circa 200 postgraduate taught students. The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology recruits to two taught MPhil, and one MRes programme.

The role-holder will manage the postgraduate taught course support systems, processes and communications on behalf of the Faculty of Engineering to ensure the successful delivery of all the postgraduate taught programmes as well as support the work of the Postgraduate Office.

This is a very busy and varied role involving daily communication with academic staff, students and potential applicants, so the successful candidate must have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to demonstrate a high level of initiative and have the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.

You will be educated to degree level/Level 6 vocational qualifications, or possess an equivalent level of practical experience, and be an experienced user of Microsoft Office. You should have experience of working in University administration in either a project, programme or course coordination role. Experience of Committee work, preferably in a higher education instution and in the area of postgraduate administration is also required. We are looking for an individual who is able to work as part of a team as well as providing clear leadership when necessary, with experience of contributing to the development of administrative systems and processes, seeking out best practice and successfully implementing change. Knowledge of CAMSIS and Sharepoint would be desirable.

Although this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements, which could include the possibility of a job share.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18 August 2026. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering ([e-mail], (0)1223 332615).

Please quote reference NM50340 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.

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