. . "university" . "a un site"@fr . "Is Part Of"@en . . "7G01" . "9 Wellington Square" . _:N336f0be236454a3ba1a55907349aeac1 "Oxford" . "Notation3 description of Course Administrator" . "Fax"@en . . """DEPARTMENT FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA Tel: +44 (0)1865 270360 personnel@conted.ox.ac.uk www.conted.ox.ac.uk _________________________________________________________________________ Job Description and Selection Criteria Job title Course Administrator Department Continuing Education Location Ewert House, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DD Grade and salary Grade 4: £25,138 - £28,759 per annum Hours Full time Contract type Permanent Reporting to Deputy Head of Student Administration Vacancy reference 173830 Additional information Flexible working pattern of at least 2 days on campus and up to 3 days remote, per week. The role The Course Administrator will provide assistance across the portfolio of Undergraduate award courses. They will provide support for the student lifecycle on these courses from end-to-end, including dealing with admissions, on-course administration and handling post-course enquiries, such as requests for transcripts. Duties will vary according to the specific nature of the courses they are supporting, but will be centred around the following activities: Admissions  Acting as a friendly and helpful first point of contact for potential applicants, providing information about the courses and the admissions process, and recording enquirers’ contact details.  Following University and departmental processes in administering the admissions procedures. This will include tasks such as: arranging interviews; preparing offer and rejection letters (templates provided) and other routine correspondence; processing payments; tracking the progress of applications and recording relevant data; updating University and departmental IT systems; liaison with other departments and colleges; and registering students once they start their course. On-Course Administration  Acting as a first point of contact for students and tutors. This will include providing advice on routine departmental and University policies and procedures. The Course Administrator will also be required to develop a good understanding of the relevant course regulations and conventions (which detail, for example, what assignments must be submitted, the required pass levels, and the consequences of failing an assignment).  Liaising with the Course Directors and Course Tutors to ensure the preparation and distribution of course handbooks (templates provided) and other course teaching materials.  Administrative support for teaching arrangements, including: booking rooms, equipment, catering and residential accommodation; making arrangements for transport and field visits; and invoicing students for accommodation or other costs.  Preparing contracts and claim forms (from templates) for outside tutors and processing payment claims by tutors, assessors and examiners by recording details in the relevant systems and spreadsheets.  Providing administrative support for quality assurance processes, such as student feedback surveys.  Maintaining up-to-date, accurate data on students using both departmental and University student record systems (training will be provided).  Producing routine correspondence (using templates where relevant) for students and academic staff.  Processing the submission of students’ assignments and communicating with students whose assignments are missing or late. This includes keeping a record of submissions and results (normally in an Excel template), liaising with examiners to receive the marks and apply any marks penalties and releasing results to the students. The Course Administrator will also prepare the required marked coursework for internal or external moderation to an agreed schedule.  Processing students’ requests for extensions and suspensions in accordance with the appropriate course conventions and using template letters.  Supporting the Course Directors with the formatting and preparation of examination papers and handling the practical arrangements for examinations.  Assisting with the paperwork for the appointment of examiners and assessors.  Preparing the paperwork and practical arrangements for the examiners’ meetings where students’ marks and outcomes for the year are agreed. The Course Administrator will liaise with the Secretary to the Board to follow up on the outcomes of the examiners’ meetings.  Monitoring attendance and coursework submissions and liaising with Course Directors and relevant managers when any students’ attendance or submission gives cause for concern. Course Administrator - Job Description 2  Ensuring that information about students’ disabilities and/or alternative exam arrangements is recorded and passed to the relevant Tutors or senior administrators.  Maintaining the virtual learning environment web forums for students and tutors.  Ensuring students paying by instalments are kept up-to-date with their payments by using the monthly debtors’ reports supplied by the Finance Office. The Course Administrator will maintain an overview of the progress of his/her students’ fee payments. He/she will send out appropriate standard letters for the various stages such as missing deposits, missing monthly instalments, failed payments, etc.  Administer the financial aspects of student withdrawals and suspensions, arranging the appropriate fee refunds or invoicing. Publicity, Promotion and Website  With support from the Marketing team, assist in preparing and updating the content of promotional and other publicity material (e.g. brochures) and providing general administrative support for course promotion.  Maintaining information provided on the course webpages on the departmental website. General and Team Support  Provide general support to the Course Directors and the relevant line manager or Deputy Head of Student Administration, as required.  Assisting with the practical arrangements for the department’s annual award ceremony.  Producing drafts of transcripts, certificates and other formal documents as required by current and past students of the Department, for review by the relevant signatory  Assist with team duties, such as maintaining files, updating webpages and contributing to the general smooth running of the office. Other Duties  All colleagues are expected to work flexibly across the Department to help other teams when required.  The Course Administrator will be expected to carry out such other clerical duties as may be required by the Director of Finance and Administration or their deputy from time-to-time. These may be in any of the premises in Oxford which are occupied by the Department for Continuing Education. The Department runs courses and hosts students and guests outside of normal office hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. There is an expectation that staff will work additional hours when required, to support the smooth running of the Department and its activities. Such hours will be paid as time off in lieu or in line with the University’s policy on overtime. Course Administrator - Job Description 3 Selection criteria Essential selection criteria Ref. Criteria E1 Excellent organisational and administrative skills E2 A high level of accuracy and attention to detail E3 An ability to work flexibly to deadlines, with evidence of excellent time management skills E4 Good communication skills (written and oral), and the ability to convey detailed and complex information Strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills E5 E6 An appropriate level of numeracy and experience of working with data E7 Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team E8 Competence in using standard office IT applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and data management systems. Ability to learn new IT systems quickly Stage of the recruitment process when criteria will be considered (marked with ‘x’): Shortlisting Practical Interview Exercise x x x x x x x x x x x x x Desirable selection criteria Ref. Criteria D1 Experience of student administration, preferably in a higher education institution D2 Experience of contributing to the improvement of organisational processes D3 Experience of using Canvas, Panopto and Microsoft Teams Stage of the recruitment process when criteria will be considered: Shortlisting Practical Interview Exercise x x x Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving Course Administrator - Job Description 4 your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spinouts, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Department for Continuing Education The Department for Continuing Education is one of the University’s largest departments and every year has circa 15,000 student enrolments on its courses and programmes. Our main areas of work are in continuing and professional education, and we engage with individuals and organisations locally and globally. The Department is headed by the Director, and the senior management team. There are over 200 members of staff in the Department. Departmental facilities include a Residential Centre (with a hotel and catering operation), Common Room, Library, Lecture Theatre and a range of teaching and computing rooms, many with state-of-the-art facilities for hybrid teaching. We have a dedicated online course production unit, Technology-Assisted Lifelong Learning (TALL), which specialises in course development and consultancy. For more information please visit: www.conted.ox.ac.uk. Course Administrator - Job Description 5 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly personnel@conted.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Course Administrator - Job Description 6 Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Course Administrator - Job Description 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector. Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities for dependants of all types. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care ildcare Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/supportresearchers/connecting-other-researchers/oxford-research-staff-society Course Administrator - Job Description 8 """^^ . . . . . _:N82e4203c2daf43da99dbbfc019602640 "1-7 Wellington Square" . _:N336f0be236454a3ba1a55907349aeac1 "United Kingdom" . "text/n3" . "173830"^^ . "conted" . . "has primary place" . . "12 Wellington Square" . . . . "Source"@en . "preferred label"@en . 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Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a Course Administrator for its busy Award Programme Office located in Summertown, Oxford. The Administrator will provide assistance across the portfolio of Undergraduate Award Bearing courses.

 

About the role

You will be responsible for providing 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 full-time position, available on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will be expected to work for at least 2 days on campus, and up to 3 days remotely from home.

 

About you

You will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, a high level of accuracy and an ability to work flexibly to deadlines with minimal supervision. In addition, good interpersonal and communication skills, alongside the ability to work well in a team environment and a clear and pleasant manner in dealing with a wide range of people over the telephone, via email or in person, are essential. You must be competent in a range of IT applications including MS Word, Excel and Access, together with email and use of the internet.

 

About us

OUDCE 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 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 Claire Kelly, Deputy Head of Student Administration (Undergraduate and Credit-Bearing Courses) via  claire.kelly@conted.ox.ac.uk.

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 22 July 2024.

 

Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 05 August 2024.

 

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.
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In addition, good interpersonal and communication skills, alongside the ability to work well in a team environment and a clear and pleasant manner in dealing with a wide range of people over the telephone, via email or in person, are essential. You must be competent in a range of IT applications including MS Word, Excel and Access, together with email and use of the internet. **About us** OUDCE 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. 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