Project Administrator- Technological Processes and Social Organisation in Early Northern

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

The Project Administrator to the project on "Technological Processes and Social Organisation in Early Northern China" is the lead administrative role for this strategically important research project. Based in the School of Archaeology at the University of Oxford the team will conduct interdisciplinary research on prehistoric northern/northwest China, combining methods from archaeology, anthropology, and material sciences. Work will include creating and adding data to a project database, communicating research plans and progress updates regularly, preparing research results for conference presentation and publication, engaging with specialists from around the world, including relevant individuals and communities in China, and supporting the organisation of the large conference at the end of the project.

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.

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:

• Project Coordination:
  Organise and chair monthly meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, and annual reports, and manage hybrid functionality for international collaboration.
• 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.
• HR Administration:
  Support in-post management of team members.
• Contract Administration:
  Liaise with Research Services and Legal Services to coordinate approvals and signatures.
• Communications:
  Lead on website content, social media, newsletters, and press releases, ensuring effective engagement with stakeholders and funding bodies.
• 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.

Employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined according to personal merit and the application of criteria related to the duties and conditions of the post. In all cases, the primary consideration will be the ability to perform the job.