Undergraduate Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the School of Mathematics & Statistics Teaching Administration Team as an Undergraduate Administrator at the University of St Andrews.

This is a job share position where the successful candidate will be required to work 14.5 hours over Thursday and Friday each week. The role holder will join a Teaching Administration Team of four and a wider Professional Services Team of eleven and will support the administration of the undergraduate student journey from application to graduation.

The role holder will be flexible and be able to prioritize the needs of students, academics and the School. They will possess excellent team and relationship management skills, sound judgement and effective problem-solving skills. They will have experience of working in a busy, customer-focused environment and be committed to enhancing the School’s service to students, staff and external contacts.

Experience in a similar role in a University or research environment with an understanding of teaching within Higher Education would be advantageous.

Staff Benefits

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family-friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidized local bus travel
• Subsidized sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Closing Date: 9 March 2026

Interview Date: 17 March 2026

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Salary: £25,353 - £26,707 per annum, pro rata

Start: As soon as possible

Part time: 14.5 hours per week

School/Unit: School of Mathematics and Statistics

Posted: 16/02/2026

Closing date: 09/03/2026

Closing time: 23:59