Course Administrator
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,437 to £32,108 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 184399 |
Summary
Oxford Lifelong Learning is seeking to appoint a well-organised and highly competent part-time (0.8 FTE) administrator to join the busy Postgraduate Taught Student Administration team.
About the role
The role will be responsible for supporting the administration of various courses within the Department and will provide support for the student lifecycle from end-to-end, including dealing with admissions, on-course administration and handling post-course enquiries, such as requests for transcripts.
This is a part-time position (0.8 FTE), available on a permanent contract. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered in consultation with the line manager.
About you
You should have strong organisational and administrative skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, be able to work flexibly to deadlines, and possess good interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work well in a team environment. You will be competent in a range of standard IT applications and be able to learn new IT systems quickly.
About us
Oxford Lifelong Learning provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.
Colleagues uphold the uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
What we offer
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
An excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days’ annual leave
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan scheme
Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
To make informal enquiries about the post please contact HR@conted.ox.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 6th February 2026
Interviews will take place during week commencing 16th February 2026
Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.
About the role
The role will be responsible for supporting the administration of various courses within the Department and will provide support for the student lifecycle from end-to-end, including dealing with admissions, on-course administration and handling post-course enquiries, such as requests for transcripts.
This is a part-time position (0.8 FTE), available on a permanent contract. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered in consultation with the line manager.
About you
You should have strong organisational and administrative skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, be able to work flexibly to deadlines, and possess good interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work well in a team environment. You will be competent in a range of standard IT applications and be able to learn new IT systems quickly.
About us
Oxford Lifelong Learning provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.
Colleagues uphold the uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
What we offer
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
An excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days’ annual leave
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan scheme
Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
To make informal enquiries about the post please contact HR@conted.ox.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 6th February 2026
Interviews will take place during week commencing 16th February 2026
Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.