Job Description

The Academic Assistant supports academic administration for the Department's undergraduate and full time taught students, and the graduate research degree.

The Department currently hosts three undergraduate degrees, one full time masters degree (MSc in Advanced Computer Science), and a DPhil in Computer Science. The undergraduate degrees combined have an intake of around 120 per year, the MSc an intake of around 70 students, and the DPhil around 50 students.

We are seeking applicants with strong administrative skills, preferably in higher education or a similar field, who have excellent organisational skills, good communication skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The primary role of the Administrative Assistant is to provide support for the delivery of teaching and assessment for undergraduates for the first three months, and support to the graduate office for the remaining three months. This will including onboarding visiting students and, giving guidance to students and academics on department policy and University regulations, and assisting with the administration of student issues.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 5th September 2025.

We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Living Wage, holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award, HR excellence in Research and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.

Our staff and students come from all over the world and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diversity groups and champions, for example http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/aboutus/women-cs-oxford/index.html , as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.
Demonstrating a commitment to provide equality of opportunity. We would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.