Summer School Co-ordinator

The Department of Government at Essex are world leaders in political science, and ranked amongst the top in the UK for research excellence (REF2021)

Located within the Department of Government, the world-renowned Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis has been bringing global-leading teachers and researchers from around the world to Essex for over 50 years to teach cutting-edge tools for social science data analysis and advanced statistical methods to answer key social, political and economic questions.

This is a full-time role, with a peak period between the beginning of June to mid-August. During this period, you will be expected to work every day (Monday-Friday), which may include slightly longer hours if required as well as the need to work some Saturdays. Annual leave may be taken at any other time of the calendar year, subject to the approval of the Department.

You will be providing maternity cover for an existing employee with a current fixed-term end date of 30 March 2027.

Duties of the Role

Key duties of the role include providing high-level administrative leadership, management and support for the Summer School.  Responsibility for managing the day-to-day operational activities of the Summer School, assisting with the strategic planning, co-ordinating marketing and admissions, budgetary management and acting as a liaison between the Summer School and the central Summer Schools Hub.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found within the job pack.

Qualifications and Skills required

The ideal candidate will have a University-level degree or equivalent substantial and relevant experience at a senior-level in a customer-focused professional services environment.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

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