Section Coordinator

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a proactive Section Coordinator for Italian and Slavonic Studies. You will ensure smooth Section operations, coordinate teaching schedules, and support Faculty projects. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with a history of enhancing service quality. This role is crucial for providing outstanding support to students and staff in a dynamic academic environment. Applications close on January 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven history of improving administrative systems and processes.
• Experience in supporting academic departments or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the smooth running of daily Section operations.
• Coordinate undergraduate teaching and examining schedules.
• Provide essential administrative support for Faculty-wide projects.
• Act as Secretary to the Board of Examiners.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Teamwork

Job description

# Section CoordinatorAn opportunity has arisen to join a world-leading centre of excellence: Section Coordinator, Italian and Slavonic Studies in Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics.The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics (MMLL), a global leader in language and linguistics teaching and research, is searching for a proactive and highly organised Coordinator to join our Undergraduate Teaching team.Based on the University's Sidgwick Site, a short walk from the heart of Cambridge, MMLL is a vibrant community of nearly 1,000 students (including over 770 undergraduates) and 140 academic and professional services staff. We are home to five Sections - French, German, Italian, Slavonic, Spanish & Portuguese - and the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics.Assigned specifically to the Italian and Slavonic Studies Sections, you will be the lynchpin ensuring their seamless operation. You will collaborate closely with six other members of the Section Support Team and colleagues across the Faculty, becoming vital to our student and staff experience.Key Responsibilities Include:* Driving the smooth running of daily Section operations.* Coordinating undergraduate teaching and examining schedules.* Providing essential administrative support for Faculty-wide and Section-specific projects.* Acting as Secretary to the crucial Board of Examiners.We are looking for a highly capable individual with excellent communication and organisational skills and a proven history of improving administrative systems and processes to enhance service quality and delivery. You thrive in a team environment and are deeply committed to providing outstanding support to students and staff. Critically, you can expertly manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to meet deadlines without ever compromising the high standard of your work.The closing date for applications is Midnight (GMT) on Sunday 18th January 2025. We anticipate that interviews will be held on site during the week commencing 26th January.Informal enquiries about the role are always welcome. Please email Lucy Matthews, Business and Operations Manager ([e-mail]) if you would like to find out more about the role. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our HR Team on [e-mail] the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please quote reference GP48268 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£31,236-£35,608### ReferenceGP48268### Category### Date published16 December 2025### Closing date18 January 2026