Student Funding Officer (Mastercard Foundation Scholarships)

Location: AAD - Student Fees and Funding, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD

Are you passionate about working in an area where organisation and efficiency make a real impact on supporting students? Join our dynamic Student Fees and Funding team at the University of Oxford and help academically outstanding students thrive in a globally respected institution.

Title: Student Funding Officer (Mastercard Foundation Scholarships)
Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD
Salary: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Fixed-Term Contract (to 31st July 2029)

About Us

Located in the historic “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. Blending centuries of tradition with world-changing innovation, Oxford offers an inspiring environment where excellence is at the heart of everything we do. You will contribute to research addressing global challenges – from sustainability to healthcare – while joining a diverse and inclusive community that supports your wellbeing, development, and ambitions.

Scholarships for postgraduate students are central to Oxford’s mission. The Student Fees and Funding (SFF) office manages scholarship programmes and supports funding partners including colleges, academic departments, and external organisations. SFF oversees more than 210 University scholarship programmes for around 1,700 students, with a combined value exceeding £62m per year.

Our Scholarships team is friendly, supportive, and expanding from 12 to 14 members. The team’s size and experience ensure new colleagues are well supported and able to settle in quickly and succeed.

You will also work closely with the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx), a cross-university platform that promotes equitable and sustainable research collaborations between Oxford and African universities, and increases the number of African students pursuing postgraduate study at Oxford.

What We Offer

Working at Oxford brings a range of excellent benefits, including:

• 38 days’ annual leave (including public holidays), with options to buy extra leave and additional entitlement for long service.
• Generous family leave, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity/partner pay.
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Contributory pension scheme
• Sustainable commuting benefits, including cycle loans and discounted travel

About the Role

This varied and rewarding role involves working closely with AfOx on the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, while leading other scholarship schemes.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is an ambitious partnership supporting passionate, locally rooted, globally minded African young people to undertake graduate study at Oxford. A key focus is managing the annual selection process for new Scholars and providing support throughout their studies.

You will also contribute to the financial administration of a wider scholarship portfolio as part of SFF’s scholarships finance team.

We are ideally seeking someone who meets the selection criteria; however, we are committed to development and welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and motivation to grow in the role.

About You

You will be innovative, highly organised, and detail-oriented, with the ability to build strong working relationships with partners. Using your numeracy and IT skills, you will proactively enhance scholarship administration processes, ensuring funding continues to make a meaningful difference to students’ lives.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria and your motivation for applying
• Your CV
• Details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 9th March.

Interviews will take place on Monday 30th March and will be held in person at the University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford.

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