Senior Graduate Studies Administrator

Contract type: Fixed-term (12 months)

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and extremely well-organised individual to join the world-leading Mathematical Institute on a fixed-term full-time basis as Senior Graduate Studies Administrator. 

This is a key senior administrative role within Academic Administration, reporting to the Graduate Studies Officer. You will oversee the operational management of the postgraduate research administration alongside the Graduate Studies Officer with support from the Graduate Studies Administrator.  

Keeping up to date with current developments in the HE sector, the Senior Graduate Studies Administrator will assist the Graduate Studies Officer in providing a high quality service to both staff and students.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

We proudly hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our commitment to openness, inclusivity and transparency, we would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type at Oxford.

Application Process

Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 181464. 

Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required 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.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Friday, 22^nd August 2025 can be considered.

Interviews are anticipated to take place on 27^th August or 28^th August 2025.

The department proudly holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, reflecting our commitment to equality and valuing diversity.

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