Administrator – International

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

We are searching for a talented and proactive individual who can contribute to the work of the Faculty International team. The successful applicant will play an important role in faculty-based international conversion and administrative assistance.

You will collaborate closely with the Faculty International Project Officer to provide customer-focused support to the Faculty’s Associate Dean International (ADI) and Schools’ International Leads as they implement the Faculty’s International plan. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively and confidently across cultures and with a wide range of stakeholders, both within the University (academic Schools, professional services) and externally with prospective applicants and their influencers, school and institutional partners, and agent representatives.

A variety of administrative activities will be assigned, including arranging and supporting committees, meetings, visits, and events, as well as coordinating calendars, documents, facilities, and other arrangements, such as minute taking. You will have experience collecting data and retrieving information, as well as collaborating with online platforms to help coordinate and deliver virtual conversion events. You will be able to work independently while yet feeling confident cooperating with others. The position would be suitable for someone with a background in, or an interest in, international affairs in a higher education setting.

The position is placed on the main University of Plymouth campus, and we can provide flexible working arrangements to allow for a better work/life balance.In addition, we provide ongoing development within the job and throughout the Faculty to assist you and the entire professional service team in delivering excellence and continuous improvement across our service.

When completing your application, please clearly describe how you fit the role’s requirements. You will also be required to submit examples from previous experience that show how these criteria are met.

For an informal discussion to learn more about the post, please contact Bethany Hodnett via email at bethany.hodnett@plymouth.ac.uk by August 22nd.

Interviews are expected to take place the week beginning Monday, September 16, 2024, and you will be told whether or not you have been selected.

This is a part-time, permanent employment that requires 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE).

Remote working is permitted up to one day per week.

We provide a competitive compensation package, as well as a substantial pension and holiday plan. We also provide a variety of other benefits/support mechanisms, such as continued growth opportunities, flexible working arrangements, staff networks, and increased maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

A summary of our extensive benefits can be found here.

A successful external candidate for this position would work for the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a completely owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited collaborate with University of Plymouth colleagues to execute on Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will follow all University of Plymouth HR policies and procedures unless otherwise noted.

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community that welcomes everyone, regardless of background. For more information on our inclusive community efforts, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion pages.

We especially encourage candidates from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, individuals with disabilities, ethnic minorities, LGBT+ people, and people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.