Education Administrator (Taught Programmes)

The Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences (SHS) represents areas of knowledge where humanities and social science meet. The interests and methods of the eight component departments (Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics, Geography, History, History of Art, Institute of the Americas, Political Science), together with the interdisciplinary Institute of Advanced Studies, offer excellent opportunities for innovative and collaborative research. Each of the departments carries out world leading research in its own field. There are more than 6000 students and over 1000 members of staff in the faculty, of whom three quarters are academic, teaching and research staff, and one quarter professional services.

The faculty has recently been deploying a new strategic vision for the coming decade, and has ambitious plans to develop its research, teaching and innovation activities. It is committed to enhancing its research and teaching in relation to major global challenges, including climate change and sustainability, technological change and the data revolution, and inequality

The purpose of the role is to provide specialist administration to designated taught degree programmes, ensuring effective procedures are adopted and documented for dealing with all aspects of the administration. The role holder will assist in achieving a high quality and timely service to students and staff related to the designated taught degree programmes and beyond.

You will have strong administrative skills and experience of working in a busy office environment. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, and will be committed to providing a high quality service provision.