Job Description

Student Funding Administrator

Join our dynamic Student Fees and Funding team at the University of Oxford and contribute to cutting-edge research, teaching, and professional services.

Location:

University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD Salary: 31,459 - 36,616 per annum

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent

About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

The Student Fees and Funding team aims to provide an excellent service to some of the University's 25,000 students, through the provision of funding opportunities and management of fees data. Funding opportunities include scholarship, bursary and loan programmes, international schemes and central financial assistance.

What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave. A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle. An excellent contributory pension scheme. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role
The Student Funding Administrator will be responsible for administering the University's financial assistance schemes working with the other administrators to process applications from students in financial difficulty and those eligible for enhanced funding, carrying out an assessment of need accordingly. As part of this the postholder will also support the work of the University Financial Assistance Committee, preparing applications and papers for review, making recommendations to ensure that income is allocated in line with regulations governing the funds, disbursing grant and loan awards, and monitoring finances.

The postholder will have specific responsibility for ensuring comprehensive information on government and Oxford funding is available through the University's webpages and communications material. As part of this, the postholder will handle enquiries from students, parents and staff on a range of student funding issues and assist students in navigating their funding entitlement.

About You
Possessing excellent administrative and organisational capabilities, you should also be an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrable commitment to working as part of a team. Strong IT skills and a good standard of numeracy are essential, as is the ability to empathise with students requiring assistance. You will have a genuine interest in student funding issues in UK higher education.

Sponsorship and Right To Work
This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

To apply, please upload:

A covering letter/supporting statement Your CV The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 29 July.
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 11 August, and will be held face-to-face.