Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join the team part-time as a Course Administrator.


The responsibilities will be varied, with the postholder working within the core administrative team within POLIS, and supporting students from courses across the Department throughout their studies. The role holder will also assist with the organization of events, coordinate visiting scholars, and take on general duties that are essential for the day-to-day running of POLIS. The role holder will be a key contact for academics, senior administrators, and the Head of Department within POLIS.


The successful candidate will have relevant experience of administration within a busy environment and excellent administrative skills, including competence in standard software packages, e.g. Word, Outlook, and Excel. Excellent communication skills and an ability to relate to people across a range of professional roles is essential, as well as an ability to prioritise own workload and work independently.


Please refer to the Further Particulars for details


Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.


The Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) is a world-class institution that provides a focus for politics at the University of Cambridge, providing teaching and research for around 600 undergraduates and more than 320 postgraduate students across a range of disciplines. POLIS is one of four departments within the Faculty of Human, Social, and Political Science, and includes ten centres which lead the historical and contemporary study of many interdisciplinary areas, such as development studies and gender studies. For further information about POLIS' teaching and research, see https://www.polis.cam.ac.uk/.



The closing date for applications is: Midnight on Monday 13 October 2025.


The interview date for the role will be towards the end of October 2025.


Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed the Department Teaching Administrator DTA@cam.ac.uk or the Business Operations Manager POLIS BOM@polis.cam.ac.uk


If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk


Please quote reference UE47302 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.


The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.


The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

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Department/location

Department of Politics and International Studies

Salary

27,319-31,236 pro rata

Reference

UE47302

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

16 September 2025

Closing date

13 October 2025