Senior Course Administrator

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is seeking a full-time administrator to support student lifecycle processes in undergraduate courses. Responsibilities include managing enrolments, handling enquiries, and assisting with financial administration. Applicants should possess strong administrative skills and attention to detail. The role offers a competitive salary between £32,108 and £37,338, along with excellent benefits including generous annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days’ annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Cycle loan scheme

Membership to social and sports clubs

Discounted bus travel

Qualifications

• Experience of financial processes is an advantage.
• Familiarity with virtual learning environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support students and academic staff throughout their course.
• Handle enquiries and manage enrolment.
• Assist with financial administration related to courses.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Attention to detail

Data handling

Problem-solving

Experience with Excel

Job description

About the role

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a highly competent administrator to join our team providing support for the student lifecycle on our undergraduate-level courses from end-to-end. This includes dealing with enquiries, enrolment, on-course administration and post-course enquiries.

In this wide-ranging, challenging and rewarding role, you will be responsible for supporting students and academic staff, developing expertise in University and departmental processes, preparing course materials, handling student data and assisting with financial administration.

This is a full-time post, available on a permanent contract.

About you

You must have excellent administrative skills and attention to detail, be able to work flexibly to deadlines, be confident in working with data and Excel, and be able to demonstrate sound judgement in solving problems. Experience of financial processes and virtual learning environments would be an advantage.

About us

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We areambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community.Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationallyand globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

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

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

To make informal enquiries about the post please contact Claire Kelly, Deputy Head of Student Administration (Undergraduate and Credit-Bearing Courses) [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 13th October 2025.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

£32,108 to £37,338 per annum : Grade 5