Chief Secretary (Centre Administrator at the Centre of Latin American Studies) (Part Time)
The Department of Politics and International Studies is looking for a proactive and experienced part time (24 hours per week) administrator to provide critical support to the Centre for Latin American Studies.
In addition to the day-to-day running of the Centre, providing support to the Centre staff and its students, this role has oversight of both the MPhil and PhD in Latin American Studies. It is also the Secretary to the Centre's Management Committee, Postgraduate Education Committee and other meetings as required. It also supports the recruitment of the prestigious Simón Bolivar Visiting Professor each year. The post will also line-manage the Events and Communications Coordinator.
Previous experience of administering an academic programme in a busy office is essential, along with the ability to work confidentially and with a wide range of individuals. Excellent organisational skills, flexibility and the ability to work on their own initiative are also required.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Informal enquiries may be addressed to Emma King (ek564@cam.ac.uk). Interviews will be held shortly after the application close date.
Closing date is midnight on 17th May. Please quote reference UE41446 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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