The Institute of Astronomy is seeking an Administrator for 25 hours per week to be worked mornings, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility over term- time/holiday working may be possible, as well as the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis out of term.
The role will provide support as one of the three Administrators in our Student Office, having particular responsibility for all Undergraduate functions, but it will also provide mutual support for Postgraduate matters.
The successful candidate will be educated to A level standard or equivalent, and will need to be proficient in the use of IT with competence in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and web packages. A knowledge of, or willingness to learn Drupal and also the University's student records system, CamSIS, is essential.
Excellent organizational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills will be required, together with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
An ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail will be essential.
Previous experience of undergraduate administration (course handbook preparation, lecture timetables, maintenance of key documentation, updating of website information, dealing with routine enquiries from students) and of examinations administration (assisting with production of examination materials, dealing with coursework, handling scripts, organizing Examiners' meetings) is essential. Experience of the Natural Sciences tripos is desirable.
Please submit your application by Monday 20th November 2023. If you have any queries about your application, please contact the Senior Hr Co-ordinator ([email protected]).
Informal enquires can be made to Mrs Debbie Peterson ([email protected])
Please quote reference LG39197 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part- time working or other flexible working arrangements.
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The names and email contact details of two referees are a necessary part of the submission. If shortlisted for interview, you should advise your nominated referees that their references will be requested with a deadline of 20 November 2023.
Closing date: Applications to be received on 20 November 2023 by 23:59 BST
Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and short-listed candidates will be interviewed shortly after.
The University of Cambridge thrives on the diversity of its staff and students. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. We have an active Equality and Diversity Committee which continually works to further the aims of the Athena SWAN charter.
The University has a number of family-friendly policies and initiatives, including a returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, university workplace nurseries, university holiday play-schemes, and a shared parental- leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family-friendly environment for researchers, the IoA ensures that should parental leave be needed during the course of employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for the parental leave taken.
Starting Date: From December 2023 or as early as possible thereafter.
Please quote reference LG39197 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Further informationInstitute of Astronomy, Cambridge
Salary£29,605-£33,966 pro rata
ReferenceLG39197
CategoryAssistant staff
Published31 October 2023
Closing date20 November 2023