Graduate Studies Assistant Manager

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity to join the Graduate Studies team in the
Department of Paediatrics as our Graduate Studies Assistant Manager.





You will play an important role in the contribution of successfully
administering the Paediatric Infectious Diseases Programme.





You will be responsible for the smooth delivery of the PGCertificate,
PGDiploma and MSc courses, handling all aspects of the student life-cycle from
admission to successful completion, and provide effective support through
great communication and organisational skills.





You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences
Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health
research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug
development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging,
neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.





This position is offered full-time on a permanent contract





**About you**



You will have considerable experience of working within higher education
administration, with proven and demonstrable technical skills, including
knowledge of university systems and processes. You will possess strong
organisational skills and display high attention to detail and accuracy, with
the ability to exercise discretion and judgement. You will have highly
effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to operate
effectively in a demanding environment.





**About the department**



The Department of Paediatrics encourages staff to develop their skills by
offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year. The
department also has a departmental policy where staff can apply for funding or
additional days for training courses to support their professional
development. We also offer financial assistance of up to 20% for visa renewal
fees.





Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.





Please be aware, the University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University
Weighting of £1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1–10 of the main
salary and grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024
payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024. Please follow the link here for
further information on the outcomes of the recent Pay & Conditions review.





**Application Process**



You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement.





To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Niamh McQuillan, the
Graduate Studies Manager, using the contact details below.





Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 16 August 2024 will
be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.