Head of Academic Office

St Cross is one of eight colleges within the University of Oxford dedicated to postgraduate students. Situated on St Giles’ in heart of the city, it boasts picturesque quadrangles secluded from the busy streets outside. The international character of the community, the extraordinary range of subjects studied and the intellectual curiosity of our committed graduate students and Fellowship makes for a highly stimulating environment. 

The College combines the prestige of a distinguished Fellowship with a friendly informal culture and a strong sense of community. It is a hub for social activity, relaxation and enjoyable conversation in the dining hall and common rooms, leading to lifelong friendships. 

St Cross is looking to recruit a Head of the Academic Office who is responsible for strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of academic administration, support and welfare/ wellbeing services for students at St Cross College. The post holder is champion of the student experience for around 600 international postgraduate students in the college community. 

The post sits on the Senior Management Team, reporting direct to the Master of the College, thereby playing a key leadership role in shaping the future direction of the College. The post holder line manages the Academic Office Team and the student Junior Deans and contributes to key College Committees, including Governing Body.

The post holder provides College support throughout the student lifecycle from initial access and induction to graduation.

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience at strategic and operational level, excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to putting the student experience at the heart of all we do. 

This post is a permanent, full-time position. (37.5 hours per week). 

Further details about the role can be found in the recruitment pack.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about this opportunity, you can email the Master, Kate Mavor on master@stx.ox.ac.uk.

Application Process

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

Please do read the recruitment information pack in full before writing your application. We would like you to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 31^st July 2025. First stage interviews will be on online on the 7^th August and second interviews will take place in person in the week commencing 11^th August 2025.

St Cross College is an equal opportunities employer.

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