Student Funding Manager (Academic Futures)

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Oxford is seeking a Student Funding Manager to support the Academic Futures programme for postgraduate students. This role involves managing scholarship provisions and financial administration while engaging diverse stakeholders. Candidates should be effective communicators and well-organized, capable of handling multiple tasks. This position offers excellent benefits including generous leave policies and flexible working options.

Benefits

38 days of annual leave

Generous family leave scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Excellent pension scheme

Discounted commuting options

Access to community clubs

Qualifications

• Ability to manage diverse tasks proactively.
• Experience in engaging stakeholders from various backgrounds.
• Competence in using IT for administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Academic Futures programme.
• Manage the creation and delivery of provision for on-course scholars.
• Work on financial administration of scholarships.

Skills

Clear and effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Job description

Overview

This role directly supports the ambition of ensuring that academically outstanding students should be able to take up their places to study at Oxford regardless of their financial means or background.

The post of Student Funding Manager (Academic Futures) is an interesting and varied role with two main areas of work: (1) working to support the development of the Academic Futures programme and scholar cohort, the University's flagship Graduate Access Scholarship designed to transform the funding and support opportunities available to underrepresented groups at Oxford; (2) working as part of SFF's scholarships finance team on the financial administration of all of our scholarships. The post-holder will hold primary responsibility for the support programme provision across the various streams of Academic Futures, managing the creation and delivery of provision for on-course scholars, delivering communications and continuing to build scholar communities. You will also work as part of SFF's scholarships finance team on the financial administration of all our scholarships. While we are ideally looking for someone who meets the selection criteria, we are also committed to offering development opportunities. Therefore, if you don't tick all the boxes but have transferrable skills, and are motivated to develop and work with us, then we would welcome an application from you.

You will need to be a clear and effective communicator, skilled at engaging and connecting with stakeholders from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. You will be well-organised and meticulous, in your approach and capable of proactively managing a diverse range of tasks. You will also draw on your numeracy and IT skills, pro-actively improving the administration of your scholarships and enabling them to keep on making a positive difference to our students' lives.

University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD, Are you passionate about supporting academically outstanding students from all backgrounds in a role where you can make a real impact? Join our dynamic Student Fees & Funding team at the University of Oxford and help support postgraduate students in our world-leading institution., Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

The provision of scholarships for postgraduate students is an area of crucial importance for the University. The Student Fees and Funding (SFF) office assists in this by managing scholarship programmes and supporting other funding providers (such as colleges, academic departments, and external partners). SFF currently manages over 200 University scholarship programmes for 1,600 students, worth over £60m per year.

Benefits

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.


• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.


• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.


• An excellent contributory pension scheme.


• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.


• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.