Events and Administrative Assistant, Refugee Studies Centre

The Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) at the Oxford Department of International Development is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Events and Administrative Assistant to join the team. This is a varied and interesting position and the post-holder will play a key role in the smooth running of the RSC, with a particular focus on events and the International Summer School in Forced Migration. The Summer School has an outstanding international reputation and is one of several important ‘flagship’ projects for the RSC.

The post holder will support the International Summer School, the Online School and other RSC events such as workshops and conferences. They will provide support for the Public Seminar Series and ad hoc events run via Zoom including assisting with editing videos for YouTube. They will support the Events and International Summer School Officer by responding to requests for information, administering the applications process, and updating the summer school database. They will also contact and liaise with speakers and tutors for the Online School in Forced Migration.

The successful candidate will have proven organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload effectively while working accurately with strong attention to detail. They will have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts and maintain a professional and cordial working relationships across cultures. They will have excellent English writing skills including the ability to draft communications and undertake reasonable copy editing.

This post is full time and fixed term for one year.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application.