Programme Administrator, Global and Area Studies - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford

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The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies

Oxford's School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) is one of the largest communities of Area Studies scholars anywhere in the world.

This vibrant and dynamic University department has research and teaching programmes dedicated to Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, South Asia and Comparative Area Studies.

The School welcomes students from all around the globe and offers seven MSc Degrees, six MPhil degrees, a DPhil in Area Studies, as well as the Oxford 1+1 MBA with Saïd Business School.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join OSGA as the Programme Administrator for Global and Area Studies on a permanent full
- time contract basis.

About the Role:

Launched in 2021 as a new addition to the OSGA units, the Global and Area Studies (GAS) MPhil programme draws on the unique diversity and strength of the multidisciplinary and area expertise of OSGA's distinct regional centres to present an innovative, intellectually challenging cross-area programme constructed on the foundations of core theoretical discussions around what it means to do Area Studies.

The programme is particularly focused on advancing Comparative Area Studies in a global context as well as on the development of new multidisciplinary approaches.

The Programme is now seeking a talented, versatile and conscientious full-time administrator responsible for the smooth day-to-day administration and delivery of the MPhil in Global and Area Studies and for supporting the academic activity in Global and Area Studies more broadly.

The post is offered with wide-ranging responsibilities from supporting the Programme Director, the School's Education Manager and administrative colleagues in Examination Schools, to liaising closely with academic colleagues within the GAS Programme and beyond.

About You:

Application process:

Interviews will be held in person on 27th March 2024

What We Offer:

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

An excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days annual leave
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan scheme
Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working, with a current expectation of at least 50% on-site work. The OSGA Professional Services offices are located in Oxford city centre, surrounded by its stunning architecture, history and culture.