Part-time (50%) Administrative Assistant for OxMOS and OxPDE
The Mathematical Institute wishes to appoint an a part-time (50%) Administrative Assistant to work for OxMOS and OxPDE which are two of the major projects currently being run by the department. This is a fixed term appointment available until 30 September 2013. There is considerable overlap between the projects and they share a project manager. The Mathematical Institute is a large and internationally renowned department within the University of Oxford. The members of the Institute include more than 120 graduate students, professors, readers, other members of staff and academic visitors.
The Administrative Assistant will provide support for the project manager ensuring the smooth running of both projects. Duties will be wide ranging and will include routine administrative duties such as arranging meetings and taking notes, maintaining databases and disseminating notices, assisting with the organisation of events, and providing support for visitor programmes as well as ad hoc tasks to support the project manager.
The post holder must have a professional outlook and presentation, excellent communication skills, and have good attention to detail.
Further particulars may be obtained from The Administrative Assistant (Vacancies) at The Mathematical Institute, 24-29 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LB, email vacancies [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk or at www.maths.ox.ac.uk/notices/vacancies/.
Applications including a CV, a covering letter explaining the candidate's suitability for the position and how they meet the selection criteria, and the name and contact details of two referees, should be sent to the Administrative Assistant at the above address (email applications to vacancies [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk are acceptable) and must arrive by noon on Monday 15 February, referring to the reference number BK/10/010.
The University is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
