Undergraduate Administrator
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,353 to £26,707 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | St. Andrews, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of St Andrews |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CG1687SB |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the School of Mathematics & Statistics Teaching Administration Team as an Undergraduate Administrator at the University of St Andrews. This is a job share position where the successful candidate will be required to work 14.5 hours over Thursday and Friday each week. The role holder will join a Teaching Administration Team of four and a wider Professional Services Team of eleven and will support the administration of the undergraduate student journey from application to graduation.
The role holder will be flexible and be able to prioritise the needs of students, academics and the School. They will possess excellent team and relationship management skills, sound judgement and effective problem-solving skills. They will have experience of working in a busy, customer focused environment and be committed to enhancing the School’s service to students, staff and external contacts.
Experience in a similar role in a University or research environment with an understanding of teaching within Higher Education would be advantageous.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Susannah Walden, email: mathsman@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 9 March 2026
Interview Date: 17 March 2026
Please quote ref: CG1687SB
The role holder will be flexible and be able to prioritise the needs of students, academics and the School. They will possess excellent team and relationship management skills, sound judgement and effective problem-solving skills. They will have experience of working in a busy, customer focused environment and be committed to enhancing the School’s service to students, staff and external contacts.
Experience in a similar role in a University or research environment with an understanding of teaching within Higher Education would be advantageous.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Susannah Walden, email: mathsman@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 9 March 2026
Interview Date: 17 March 2026
Please quote ref: CG1687SB