Academic Experience Co-Ordinator

Job Description

About the Role:

The Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities is seeking a proactive and well-organized Academic Experience Coordinator to join the Academic Experience team.

This is a key administrative role supporting curriculum and assessment processes. The successful candidate will help ensure a positive academic experience for both students and staff by managing core administrative duties and supporting various faculty-led processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Responding to student and staff enquiries

Maintaining accurate curriculum and assessment data

Monitoring student engagement and attendance

Providing administrative support for academic meetings, including note/minute-taking

Assisting with exam and assessment procedures

Working closely with Academic Experience Officers and Assessment & Student Experience Leads

About You:

You’ll be someone who:

Has excellent organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal

Can work well both independently and as part of a team

Is confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems

Is flexible, proactive, and takes initiative in a busy environment

Ideally has experience in academic administration within higher education (desirable but not essential)

About the Faculty:

The Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities (MAH) includes a wide range of disciplines such as media, film, music, drama, history, and philosophy. It is a vibrant and diverse academic environment committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Why Work With Us:

Work on a beautiful 150-acre campus, located beside the South Downs National Park

Easily accessible by train (5-minute walk from Falmer Station) and bus

Access to dedicated cycle paths and the Cycle to Work Scheme

Join a research-led, internationally renowned university with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development

Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative community

Additional Information:

Application deadline: August 28, 2025 (5:59 PM)

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract end date: 31 August 2027

For informal enquiries, contact Mike Rowland at m.rowland@sussex.ac.uk

The University of Sussex values equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

To apply and view the full job details, please visit the University of Sussex vacancies page.