Postgraduate Administrator
Coordinate postgraduate course provision and admissions in the Department of Geography.
Best for:Best for experienced academic administrators with strong organizational skills and a background in higher education postgraduate processes.
Overview
The Department of Geography at the University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced and self-motivated administrator to manage its postgraduate course provision on a temporary, fixed-term basis. Acting as the administrative lead, the role-holder oversees five MPhil programmes and two PhD programmes, collaborating closely with course administrators and the Director of Postgraduate Studies. Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, managing the Postgraduate Office, advising on student progression, and navigating various funding councils and sponsor requirements. This position provides an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic academic community spanning arts, humanities, social and physical sciences.
What you'll do
- Manage and coordinate the Postgraduate Office operations for multiple MPhil and PhD programmes.
- Serve as the administrative lead for postgraduate admissions, managing application reviews and funding nominations.
- Work closely with the Director of Postgraduate Studies to support student progression and course completion.
- Liaise with various student sponsors, Funding Councils, and Doctoral Training Centres across diverse academic disciplines.
- Collaborate with dedicated MPhil course administrators and teaching support staff.
Requirements
Degree required: Educated to degree level or equivalent professional administrative experience
Language: English; fluent professional proficiency
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated experience in academic administration or postgraduate course coordination
- Strong organisational and time-management capabilities with attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small, professional team
- Familiarity with student admissions processes and funding mechanisms in higher education
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for advising students and staff
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
- Internal candidates may apply on the basis of a secondment from their current university role
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-11
Applications must be submitted online through the university's vacancy portal by clicking the apply link. Please ensure you quote reference LC51429 on your application materials. For informal inquiries regarding the application process, contact the HR Coordinator via email.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
Alessandra Uomo· HR Coordinator
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