School of Archaeology, 1 South Parks Road, Oxford Job Details Project Administrator- Technological Processes and Social Organisation in Early Northern China. School of Archaeology, 1 South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3TG Grade 6 £35,681 - £41,636 p. a. (pro rata) Part-time, 0.5 fte About the role Working alongside Dr Anke Hein, Peter Moores Associate Professor and Dr Guohua Yang, Director of Research, the post holder will play a crucial role in managing the administrative support for all areas of the research group. The post will enable the whole team to operate effectively to fulfil its requirements to the project’s funders, the School of Archaeology and to the University of Oxford.. About you As Project Administrator, you will lead all project management and administrative functions for the group and acting as the primary liaison for UK and international stakeholders. You will coordinate collaborative activities, manage finances and reporting, and provide support to the Co-Investigators. You will oversee multiple research projects, ensuring milestones are met and funder requirements fulfilled, while maintaining accurate records of deliverables, risk registers, and financial schedules. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Project Coordination: Organise and chair monthly meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, and annual reports, and manage hybrid functionality for international collaboration.
2. Finance Management: Working with the Head of Administration and Finance for the School of Archaeology to track budgets, reconcile invoices, and produce expenditure reports in line with university and sponsor requirements.
3. HR Administration: Support in-post management of team members.
4. Contract Administration: Liaise with Research Services and Legal Services to coordinate approvals and signatures.
5. Communications: Lead on website content, social media, newsletters, and press releases, ensuring effective engagement with stakeholders and funding bodies.
6. Event Management: Take a major role in organising the project conferences and workshops.
This position is ideal for a highly organised individual with strong communication skills and experience in managing complex projects. You will play a pivotal role in enabling cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of early Chinese societies and their broader theoretical implications. Application process