Course Coordinator Ref 20291

School/department:   School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Hours: Full time hours considered up to 36.5 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need.) This is a hybrid role, specific arrangements for hybrid working to be agreed on appointment.
Contract: Permanent 
Reference: 20291
Salary: starting at £24,144 to £27,396 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Placed on:  03 April 2023
Closing date:  24 April 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: As soon as possible


Job description

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a brand-new challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive professional to join the dynamic and friendly MPS administrative team.

You will be a confident communicator with strong IT and organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

You will be versatile, enthusiastic, and enjoy working closely with colleagues to deliver a high standard of service to our students and colleagues.

Working within the Teaching and Learning team you will coordinate all elements of the  student’s learning journey and enjoy a wide variety of tasks that will vary throughout the year, keeping the job fresh and interesting.

The role involves a variety of tasks which include:

  • Supporting lecturers in the delivery of their courses
  • Coordinating the teaching and assessment of students
  • Assisting students with induction and option choices
  • Acting as secretary to module assurance boards and assisting in school examination processes
  • Maintaining course materials and websites to a high standard
  • Responding to admissions enquiries

Additionally, the role provides administrative support to other course coordinators and senior course coordinator within the team, as well as being part of the wider school office team. The School Office is vital to the smooth-running of the school and you will contribute to the high standards of service delivery.

Please contact Luke Murphy luke.murphy@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

Download job description and person specification 20291 [PDF 193.26KB]

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries:

 "This role may be eligible for sponsorship. For a job to be eligible for sponsorship it needs to be assigned an eligible SOC code & meet minimum salary requirements and be full time. Please contact HRCompliance@sussex.ac.uk so they can check if this role can be assigned to an eligible SOC code and meets the minimum salary requirements. You can also consult our Skilled Worker Visa Information page for further information"

“Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.”


How to apply

Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.

You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.


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