MPhil Biological Sciences Programme Coordinator
The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate an exciting new MPhil degree course in Biological Sciences. The degree is a multi-pathway programme designed to deliver outstanding postgraduate level training within the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) via distinct 'pathways' (6 in the first instance), each centred around a particular Research Theme. The course is part of the larger widening participation strategy of the SBS, which seeks to promote access to students currently underrepresented at the University of Cambridge. The course will offer taught components, both core and subject-specific, and a 32-week long lab-based research project in a specialist area. The first students started in October 2023.
You will become part of a supportive team based in the School's Postgraduate Office and will line manage and supervise administrative support to the MPhil programme, as needed. The role will involve developing and establishing the framework to manage this course and will coordinate all administrative elements from admissions to degree awards. Training will be given but you will need to be enthusiastic about learning how to use a range of non-standard software. In addition, you will need excellent communication skills to deal with a wide range of people including applicants, students, Pathway Course Directors and staff in departments and institutes across the University to ensure the successful delivery of the programme.
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) with excellent administrative skills. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, versatile, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
The closing date for applications is 11 January 2024. Interviews are expected to take place during the week beginning 22 January 2024, subject to change.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Lesley Dixon at ld356@cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PA39724 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Undergraduate Education Project Coordinator (Fixed Term)
Are you interested in undergraduate education and keen to contribute to exciting improvement projects in that field?
The School of the Biological Sciences is looking to appoint an Undergraduate Education Project Co-ordinator, to work alongside the Education Projects Manager and support its curriculum reviews and process improvement projects.
The Faculty of Biology is responsible for undergraduate teaching and examining in the Medical and Veterinary Sciences Triposes, the Natural Sciences Tripos and the Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Tripos, covering around 2500 undergraduate students.
In 2021, the School of the Biological Sciences initiated two exciting large-scale strategic reviews of its undergraduate teaching: the Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Curriculum Review and the Biological Natural Sciences Curriculum Review. These reviews are anticipated to significantly change course content, structure, teaching delivery and assessment.
We seek an energetic, professional individual to support all aspects of the curriculum reviews and the associated undergraduate education projects. The role will include varied tasks such as minute-taking, event coordination, communication, and data analysis. Being a competent and attentive listener who can link different ideas and report them in structured and accurate reports will be a great advantage. One current project includes enhancing our administrative processes and would appeal to those interested in data analysis and process improvement.
Skills essential to this role include experience organising meetings and taking minutes, excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and excellent communication and organisational skills.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 April 2026 in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting the School's Education Projects Manager, Claire Michel, on Claire.Michel@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference PA38688 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
