Undergraduate Teaching Administrator

The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge is seeking to appoint an Undergraduate Teaching Administrator. The role is responsible for administration of undergraduate teaching and learning, for Parts IA to II of the Mathematical Tripos and for supporting specific administrative functions for Part III Mathematics and Mathematics in the Natural Sciences Tripos. The role holder is part of the Undergraduate Office Team but is expected to work in collaboration with members of the Postgraduate Office Team if needed. They will maintain key documentation and timetables, oversee the collation of student feedback and other data, organise payments to staff delivering teaching, support the implementation of recommendations for students requiring reasonable adjustments, and will manage Moodle/Panopto. They will act as a first point of contact for queries, including those relating to admissions, and support Faculty Open Days.

The role holder will also support the Undergraduate Office Manager and Examinations Coordinator in the delivery of examinations.

The successful applicant should be educated to HND/HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualifications or have an equivalent level of practical experience. Previous experience of administrative work in a Higher Education environment is essential, as is knowledge of course coordination.

The post holder will be a competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and SharePoint. They will also be a competent user of databases, for inputting, retrieving and summarising information, and will have familiarity with web editing, or be willing to learn. They will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, specialist scientific applications, such as TeX and LaTeX, and the University's computing systems (in particular, the University's student records system, CamSIS, and Moodle).

Excellent organisational and communication skills and attention to detail are a must, together with a confident approach, tact in dealing with people at all levels, and the ability and willingness to work on your own initiative and within a team. Experience of supervising others is desirable.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

On the online form, you should clearly explain the reasons for your application, and indicate how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role as described in the Further Particulars. The full contact details of two referees should be included; at least one of whom should be contactable if you are invited to attend an interview.

Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Alexandra Hancock (Undergraduate Office Manager) at ugo-manager@maths.cam.ac.uk.

For enquiries regarding the vacancy or the applications process email LE45837@maths.cam.ac.uk.

The appointment will be made on a permanent basis.

Expected interview date is 22 May 2025.

Please quote reference LE45837 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. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. The University is unable to issue sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route for this role as it does not meet the minimum skill and/or salary requirement.

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