Reporting to the Admissions Officer, the Administration Assistant will play an important role in helping to provide administration duties to the Tutorial team, this includes assisting our Admissions Officer with incoming applications during this busy time as well as working with other administrative tasks. This is an interesting, varied and busy role which requires excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will be able to offer seamless administrative support, enjoy working in a friendly and supportive team, have good communication skills and enjoy a varied and challenging role. Will suit individuals with a can-do attitude who take pride in role accomplishment and who are able to work under pressure.
Main role responsibilities include:
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Managing the extensive document download process via Qualtrics and chasing applicants for missing information.
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Setting up and maintaining electronic applicant ?les on the Google Drive.
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Assisting the Admissions Administrator with interview preparation.
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Assisting the Admissions Administrator in signing up and running the registration area for the interview period.
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Help coordinate interviews, assessment days, and other admissions-related activities by managing schedules and logistics.
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Support the preparation of basic reports.
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Provide logistical support during admissions events.
This is a 4-month fixed term position (mid-October to mid- February) working 36 hours 40 minutes per week in the College.
Closing date for applications is 4pm on Tuesday 18th August 2026. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 31st August 2026.
The College reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date if there is significant interest in the position.
Emmanuel College, affectionately known as ‘Emma’ is set in extensive, beautiful (yet peaceful) grounds, in central Cambridge. With a reputation as an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly community, Emma is home to around 700 students (under and postgraduate), 90 Fellows and 170 college staff and is managed, overall, by the Master, Bursar and Senior Tutor.
Being employed at Emma means being a part of long-standing College community, steeped in history and prestige.
Emmanuel College
St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3AP
