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St Catharine’s is one of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge and is dedicated to academic excellence, ambition, diversity and welfare. We are committed to ensuring our students realise their academic and personal potential, empowering them to make a difference in the world. This is made possible thanks to our friendly and welcoming community of staff who work across our different departments. St Catharine’s is led by the Master, Sir John Benger, and has some 68 Fellows, 450 undergraduate and 250 postgraduate students.
St Catharine's College seeks to appoint a Postgraduate Administrator to work in our Tutorial Team. The main focus of the role is to support the Lead Postgraduate Tutor, postgraduate Tutors, the Senior Tutor and the Tutorial Office Manager in providing academic and financial support for postgraduate students throughout the academic year, in particular to admissions, to improve provision, service and outcomes. The postholder will be a significant member of the Tutorial Team, possessing excellent organisational and communication skills.
Purpose of the Job
The main focus of the role is to support the Lead Postgraduate Tutor, postgraduate Tutors, the Senior Tutor, Deputy Senior Tutor and the Tutorial Office Manager in providing academic and financial support for postgraduate students throughout the academic year, in particular to admissions, to improve provision, service and outcomes.
Postgraduate Admissions
- Oversee postgraduate admissions, reporting, statistics, scholarships and funding
Coordinate intake, matriculation, inductions, immigration processes and communications
Exams
- Coordinate examination access arrangements and exams communications
- Support applications for working away, intermission and extensions
Graduation
- Administer general admission arrangements
- Liaise with the Praelector, College Officers and Departments
Visa and Immigration Compliance
- Lead on postgraduate visa and immigration matters
- Ensure compliance with UKVI requirements and visa regulations
Finance
- Process bursaries, scholarships, grants, loans and financial support applications
- Maintain funding records, budgets, payments and external funding relationships
Student Support
- Act as first point of contact for postgraduate queries
- Support student communications, letters and events
Student Records
- Maintain accurate student records, databases and files
- Ensure data is shared appropriately and securely
Graduation
- Assist with postgraduate graduation ceremonies
- Liaise with key stakeholders to coordinate arrangements
Other
- Support postgraduate meetings, dinners, policy updates and College representation
- Respond to enquiries, assist colleagues and undertake additional duties as required
Working arrangements and salary
This is a permanent appointment (subject to a 3-month probation period)
Competitive salary range of £35, 000 - £40, 000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
This role is 37.5 hours per week, core hours will be 10am-4pm.
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