Student Funding Officer

Location: AAD - Student Fees and Funding, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford

Do you enjoy working as part of a team, love learning new processes and are someone who is keen to help students to fund their studies? This varied and interesting Student Funding Officer role offers the chance to work within Student Fees and Funding across both US and Canadian loans as well as supporting the selection processes for a number of graduate scholarships.

Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (9 months)

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy. 

The Student Fees and Funding team is a friendly and supportive team with around 34 staff who manage central fee processes and a wide range of financial support and funding opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and students. This includes scholarships, bursaries and loan programmes, international schemes and central financial assistance, working closely with a range of stakeholders across the collegiate University to support students to pursue their studies.  

What We Offer 

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as: 

• 38 days’ annual leave (incl. public holidays), with options to buy extra and earn more through long service.
• Sector-leading family leave: up to 26 weeks’ full-pay maternity/adoption and 12 weeks’ full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Competitive contributory pension.
• Low-cost, sustainable travel options: cycle loans, discounted buses, season tickets. 

About the Role 

The role offers the chance to work as part of a small team of five staff who manage the US and Canadian student loan and grant processes. Key tasks include providing information and advice, processing loan applications and disbursements of funds, and ensuring that the University’s loan processes comply with US Government regulations.

You will also be the Scholarship Manager for a number of graduate scholarships. This will include activities such as: arranging the recruitment and selection of scholars; preparing offer letters; maintaining databases; and arranging payments. 

The post is available on a 9-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity within the team. 

About You 

• Degree or equivalent work-based experience.
• Strong admin skills: high accuracy, good organisation/time management, and ability to work independently.
• Clear written/verbal communication, able to interpret and explain complex information.
• Proven proactivity and problem-solving.
• Excellent IT skills, including solid Word, Outlook, Excel use and ability to learn new systems.
• Good numeracy and confidence analysing data in spreadsheets.
• Strong interpersonal skills, using tact and building effective relationships.

Application Process 

To apply, please upload: 

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 12 January 2026.  

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 27 January 2026, and will be held face-to-face.

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