Job Description

You 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 post holder will handle enquiries from students, parents and staff on a range of student funding issues and assist students in navigating their funding entitlement.

The post holder will be the lead administrator processing hardship assessments for central funds, acting as Secretary to the University Hardship Fund committee, disbursing and monitoring loan and grant awards. The role has responsibility for administering a number of international opportunities, from application through to scholar selection, reporting to donors and maintaining relationships with external institutions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Possessing excellent administrative and organizational 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 empathize with students requiring assistance. You will have a genuine interest in student funding issues in UK higher education.