Job Description

About us The department of European & International Social & Political Studies (EISPS) is looking to appoint an Education Coordinator (Taught Programmes) for the duration of 9 months from January to September 2026 (maternity cover). EISPS is a multidisciplinary department situated within UCL's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. University College London (UCL) is a multi-faculty college of the University of London with a population of over 52,000 students, from more than 150 different countries. UCL is among the world's top universities, as reflected in performance in a range of rankings and tables, and is ranked 9th in the world, 5th in Europe and 2nd in London in the QS World University Rankings 2025. EISPS offers highly selective degrees which aims to equip students with a rigorous interdisciplinary understanding of international affairs, grounded in a chosen disciplinary specialism and complemented by advanced language proficiency. Students develop the ability to critically analyse complex political, social, legal and economic phenomena across different cultural, historical and institutional contexts. The department fosters methodological awareness by exposing students to both qualitative and quantitative approaches, enabling them to evaluate evidence, construct coherent arguments, and engage with academic and policy debates. Our single honours degrees are four-year programmes where students spend their third year abroad in a country where the major language of their pathway is spoken. The dual degree with Sciences Po also takes four years, with the first two spent in France and the last two at EISPS.
About the role o Deliver high quality teaching and learning administration.

• Lead the team in achieving a high quality and timely service to current and prospective students and staff related to the taught degree programmes.
• Coordinate all tasks relating to the teaching and learning activities of students, from registration to completion, including supporting committees and processes relating to assessment, year abroad management, student, and programme records.

The post holder will be based in the department of EISPS. They will transition to be part of a wider Faculty team, line managed through the Faculty and expected to be physically located with their wider Faculty team on a regular basis. However, primarily the role holder will continue to support the departmental programme teams.
Please note this is a fixed-term contract ending on 30 September 2026.
About you The ideal candidate will have a background in supporting students and admissions processes within higher education. They will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, experience in community building, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff from diverse backgrounds. A commitment to professional development and keeping up to date with courses and programmes is essential.
What we offer As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
41 Days holiday per annum pro rata (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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