Position
Assistant Course Administrator, International Human Rights Law
Location
Faculty of Law, St Cross Building, St Cross Road, Oxford, OX1 3UL
Role Overview
The position of Assistant Course Administrator, International Human Rights Law in the Faculty of Law is an exciting opportunity to provide administrative and operational support for the MSc in International Human Rights Law and the International Human Rights Law Summer School.
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective administration and delivery of the IHRL programmes. Key priorities include coordinating admissions processes, providing high-quality support to students, applicants and academic staff, and managing the administrative arrangements for teaching, assessments and the summer events. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, supporting financial and HR processes, and contributing to the continuous improvement of administrative procedures and the student experience.
Candidate Requirements
Candidates should have relevant experience and a good understanding of administrative practices and procedures; excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines; experience of using cloud-based platforms and Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and Excel; strong communication and interpersonal skills; and the ability to interpret complex policies, exercise sound judgement and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience of working in higher education, particularly in course or events administration, and knowledge of automated workflows or financial systems would be desirable.
Contract and Working Hours
The post is permanent and full-time. You will be based in the Faculty of Law, St Cross Building, St Cross Road, Oxford, OX1 3UL.
Working Arrangements
The Law Faculty supports hybrid working and currently requires all staff to be on site at least 40% of their working week. Full-time on-site attendance will be required during the summer residential programmes in July and early August.
Recruitment Details
The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 20 November 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 3 December 2026.
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Assistant Course Administrator, International Human Rights Law in Oxford employer: University of Oxford
The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, along with generous benefits such as 38 days of annual leave and a robust family leave scheme, employees are supported in both their professional and personal lives. This role not only provides the opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions within a world-renowned department but also fosters continuous growth and development in a vibrant academic community.
