Teaching Support Administrator

• Hours: 36.5 hours per week (flexibility considered)

• Leave: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays), normally taken outside term time

• Location: Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge

• Benefits: Generous University pension scheme, family friendly policies, wellbeing support, staff discounts, and more friendly policies, wellbeing support, staff discounts, and more

The Faculty of Economics is seeking a highly motivated and well organised Teaching Support Administrator to join our friendly and collaborative Teaching Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in the smooth running of all administrative aspects of our teaching programmes - supporting students, academic staff, committees, examinations, and core teaching activities across all years.

As a key member of the administrative team, you will provide comprehensive and proactive support to ensure the effective delivery of teaching programmes. Working closely with the Deputy Faculty Manager (Teaching), Directors of Studies, and academic colleagues, you will contribute across a range of areas including:

• Committee Support: Coordinating meeting logistics, preparing agendas, circulating papers, and producing accurate minutes and action records for programme-related committees.

• Teaching & Learning Administration: Maintaining teaching resources, supporting the organisation of teaching activities, updating information systems, and liaising with academics and supervisors across all Tripos years.

• Assessment & Examinations Support: Assisting with the administration of examinations, including organising meetings, supporting paper preparation processes, working with central University services, and ensuring timely and accurate handling of documentation.

• Student Support & Communications: Acting as a first point of contact for student enquiries, maintaining clear and responsive communication channels, and supporting key student-facing events such as inductions and Open Days.

• Programme Operations: Contributing to the coordination of termly surveys, data collation exercises, reporting, and the preparation of documentation to support programme planning and quality assurance.

• General Faculty Support: Providing flexible cover within the team and contributing to wider administrative activities as required.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable individual who enjoys working in a dynamic academic environment. You will bring:

The Faculty of Economics offers a warm, collegial, and supportive working culture, with opportunities for development, excellent staff benefits, and a lively community atmosphere. You will be part of an experienced administrative team that values teamwork, professional growth, and a positive working environment.

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Please quote reference JH51642 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.