Postgraduate Teaching Administrator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The Department of Public Health and Primary Care in Cambridge is seeking a Post-Graduate Teaching Administrator to provide administrative support for its Postgraduate Teaching Programme. The successful applicant will manage the applications process for the PhD programmes, provide day-to-day support to the PhD Director of Studies, and serve as a point of contact for PhD students in the department.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the PhD programme and assist with administration for the MPhil in Population Health Sciences.

Manage the applications process for the PhD programmes and provide day-to- day support to the PhD Director of Studies.

Serve as a point of contact for PhD students in the department.

Assist when required with administration for the MPhil in Population Health Sciences.

Ensure the efficient organisation and smooth running of the Department of Public Health and Primary Care's postgraduate Teaching Programme.

We are looking for someone who:

Is educated to GCSE standard including English and Mathematics (or hold equivalent qualifications) or have equivalent experience.

Has excellent organisational skills.

Is IT literate, with experience using the Microsoft Office package, particularly Word and Excel and preferably MS Teams.

Knowledge of Moodle is desirable.

Has excellent verbal and written communication skills. ¿- Experience managing databases and websites.

Has experience of working with the University administration and finance systems (CAMSIS and CUFS) is desirable.

We can offer:

A supportive and collaborative team environment

An inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and respects individuals

The option to work in a hybrid fashion

Training and support from within our Department and the School of Clinical Medicine

Opportunities for career development

An excellent location, to the South of Cambridge

Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week

Start Date: preferably mid-June/early July

Closing Date: 4 June 2023

Interview Date: 8 June 2023

Location: Department of Public Health and Primary Care, East Forvie Building, University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR (approximately 2 miles south of the city centre)

Informal enquiries can be made to Hannah Wheatcroft, Business and Operations Manager [email protected]

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2025 in the first instance.

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Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference RH36555 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.

Further information

Further Particulars

Department/Location

Department of Public Health and Primary Care

Salary

£25,285-£28,929 pro rata

Reference

RH36555

Category

Assistant staff

Published

3 May 2023

Closing date

4 June 2023