Student Funding Administrator

Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford

Are you an experienced administrator looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Student Fees and Funding team at the University of Oxford to make a difference within a globally renowned institution.

Contract: 37.5 hours

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 ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future, working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. 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, supportive group of around 35 staff who manage central fee processes and a 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 benefits, including:
• 38 days of annual leave (including public holidays), with the option to buy 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• A generous family leave scheme, with up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity/adoption leave and 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• A strong contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable commuting options, including cycle loans, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role 

This role is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the delivery of access to education at Oxford, part of the group responsible for administering a wide range of financial support and for providing guidance on funding opportunities to support students to succeed in their studies.

The Student Funding Administrator will be responsible for processing student applications for financial assistance in line with University guidance. Alongside this, the postholder acts as Secretary to the University Financial Assistance Committee to support termly meetings, conducting casework and administering related funding.

The role also plays an important part in providing clear, accurate and empathetic guidance to prospective and current students, as well as to colleges and University staff.

About You 

You should have strong administrative, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team. Good IT skills, numeracy, and empathy for students needing support are essential. A genuine interest in student funding issues in UK higher education is also important.

Sponsorship and Right To Work

This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role.  

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 9 March.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 24 March, and will be held face-to-face. 

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