Diplomas Officer

Location: Cambridge (onsite role)

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week plus occasional evenings and weekends)

Cambridge Muslim College was established in 2009 to develop and disseminate Muslim thought leadership through world-class education, training and research based on dialogue between the Islamic tradition and the circumstances of the modern world. It currently offers a full time BA in Islamic Studies validated by the Open University, a Diploma in Contextual Islamic Studies and Leadership and an online Diploma in Islamic Psychology.

The College is at an exciting time in its development and has a vacancy for a Diplomas Officer. The Diplomas Officer provides high quality administrative support to students enrolled on the one-year Diploma in Contextual Islamic Studies (DCISL) and Leadership and the one-year online Diploma in Islamic Psychology (DIP). The Diplomas Officer has responsibility for timetabling, attendance, creating and maintaining student records, administering assessments and examinations, communications and dealing with day-to-day students matters. 

The Diplomas Officer will have administrative experience, ideally gained in a higher education environment, and demonstrate strong customer care qualities. They must be able to work with minimal supervision, work accurately under pressure and be well organised. They must have strong and confident communication skills (written and spoken) and understand the importance of confidentiality in their role. They must be able to deal with complexity and have good problem-solving skills. Advanced IT skills are also necessary with the ability to quickly learn new student administration systems and use Microsoft Office proficiently, particularly Word and Outlook. 

Application is by CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4.  Completed applications should be emailed to humanresources@cambridgemuslimcollege.ac.uk 

The deadline for receiving applications is Friday 17th February 2023 at 12.00pm. Interviews will take place shortly afterwards. 

Applicants must already possess the right to work in the UK without restriction. The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Cambridge Muslim College welcomes applications from all sections of the community and supports a flexible working environment.