Job Description

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Location

Brighton, UK###

Hours

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (36.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).###

Salary

Grade 4 starting at 25,733 to 29,179 per annum, pro rata if part time. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.###

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract
About the Role



Duties will include dealing with student enquiries, maintaining assessment information, managing student timetables, distributing student information and supporting examination boards. Initiative, flexibility and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, are essential. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite is also important.

About you



We are seeking an experienced, well-organised Course Coordinator to assist with the coordination of our taught courses offered by the University of Sussex Business School. We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is ready to support colleagues, and is committed to delivering excellent service together.

You will serve as a point of contact and link between students, staff members, internal departments, and external contacts. You will also provide clerical and administrative support ensuring that the processes and services, for which they are responsible, operate smoothly.

About our School



As a pioneering research-driven and interdisciplinary Faculty, the University of Sussex Business School offers an inspiring and supportive environment for impactful business and management research and scholarship. Our five dynamic Departments--Accounting and Finance, Strategy and Marketing, Management, Economics, and the renowned Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)--are dedicated to advancing academic excellence and practical insights to inform policy and drive responsible business solutions.

With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, the School shapes the future of business education, producing research and scholarship and graduates that make a difference in the UK and globally. By joining us, you will be part of a distinctive, future-focused community influencing real-world practices and promoting sustainable development.

Why work here



Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information



Please contact Chris Leiper, C.S.Leiper@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

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

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


Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.###


May 18, 2025 5:59 PM###

Expected Interview Date

To Be Confirmed###

Expected Start Date

As Soon As Possible###

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Fixed Term until 01 April 2026 (Maternity Cover)