The Academic Section at the University of Essex is renowned for its top-quality teaching and research. With over 16,000 students across three campuses, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in education. Our academic activity is divided into three faculties – Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science and Health.

As part of the Academic Section, Essex Abroad works tirelessly to coordinate and manage all forms of student international mobility, ensuring a seamless experience for our students. This includes student exchanges, study abroad programs, overseas work and volunteering opportunities, and summer schools abroad. We are also actively involved in supporting strategic international partnership development.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team. In this role, you will act as the main point of contact for students seeking advice and guidance on studying abroad or participating in the YUFE alliance. This will involve providing information on course content, admissions requirements, enrolment procedures, and student support services. You will also liaise with partner institutions, departments, and students to ensure the smooth operation of incoming and outgoing student processes. Additionally, you will provide support for short-term international programs.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in an administrative role and customer service within a relevant environment. Cultural awareness and sensitivity are crucial, as is the ability to work well in a diverse team. You should be able to work independently and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in IT. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload with conflicting priorities are essential. Flexibility is also important.

At the University of Essex, we embrace internationalism and diversity. We strive to create a welcoming environment for staff and students from all countries, faiths, and backgrounds. If you share our values and would like to be part of our cosmopolitan and internationally oriented university, please visit our website to view the full job description and person specification. Instructions on how to apply can also be found on our website. If you require any information in a different format due to a disability, please contact us via email at resourcing@essex.ac.uk