Student Funding Administrator

About the University and Team

The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s most prestigious universities, consistently ranked among the global top institutions for education, research, and scholarship. Within the University, the Student Funding and Fee Policy Team—a vibrant and supportive part of the Admissions and Access Department—plays a key role in enabling talented students to study at Cambridge, regardless of financial background.

About the Role

As a Student Funding Administrator, you will support the delivery and administration of US Federal Loans and other international loan schemes across the collegiate University. You’ll work closely with the Student Loans Administrator to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness under US Department of Education regulations.

In addition, you will assist in managing the Henry, Procter, and Choate Fellowships, prestigious awards enabling outstanding graduates from British universities to study at Harvard, Princeton, or Yale for one year. These fellowships are highly competitive and deeply impactful. Learn more about them here.

This is an ideal role for someone seeking a foundational position in student funding and scholarship administration with opportunities to contribute across a wide range of financial support processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support US Federal Loans, ensuring accurate data management, disbursement tracking, and regulatory compliance.

• Assist in the annual audit processes for loan schemes.

• Support the Henry, Procter, and Choate Fellowship processes including application review and administration.

• Contribute to broader administrative tasks across the Student Funding and Fee Policy Team.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, internal departments, and external funding bodies.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous administrative experience required; experience in student funding or scholarship administration preferred.

• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with data processing and record-keeping.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.

• Strong written communication and IT skills (Microsoft Office and data systems).

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to internal reporting systems.

• Education to HND/HNC, Level 4/5 vocational qualification, or equivalent experience.

Why Join Cambridge?

• Competitive salary with automatic progression and annual cost-of-living increases.

• Generous annual leave – 36 days including public holidays.

• Pension scheme with excellent employer contributions.

• Access to shopping and travel discounts through the Cambens employee benefit scheme.

How to Apply

If you’re detail-oriented and passionate about education access, we encourage you to apply via the University of Cambridge job portal. Shortlisted candidates will complete a written task to assess communication and organisational skills.