Global Opportunities Coordinator: Summer and Short Programmes
Maternity Cover – 12 months Fixed Term Contract 
Starting Salary Grade 5 £25,742 (with incremental progression)
Agile Working (combination of home and office-based)
About the Opportunity 
This role presents an exciting opportunity to join the Global Opportunities Team at Keele University. The team is responsible for overseeing all student and staff mobility initiatives, including student exchange programs, study abroad programs, and summer and short programmes.
The main responsibility of this role is to support the planning and execution of the university’s summer and short programmes for visiting international students. The role involves coordinating the operations and activities of both online and in-person summer schools across the university. Working closely with the Global Opportunities Officer, the successful candidate will ensure the smooth delivery of summer and short programmes through effective collaboration with academic and administrative colleagues.
The role requires the ability to manage multiple summer school programs with overlapping schedules and deadlines, proactively addressing any potential issues that may arise. Attention to detail is crucial, as the role involves handling sensitive student information, coordinating travel arrangements and social events, and overseeing small groups of student workers. This is a diverse role that requires the ability to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances.
Flexibility is essential, as the role may require working unconventional hours during key periods, including weekends and evenings, particularly during the delivery window for summer schools between June and September. Taking extensive holidays during this period is unlikely to be possible.
Experience working in a higher education environment and building relationships is essential for this role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently, and demonstrate initiative in supporting the design and development of new and innovative summer and short programmes for Keele. Previous knowledge of mobility programmes and an interest in international activities and mobility would be advantageous but not essential.
Benefits
The University recognizes the importance of its talented staff and their contributions to its success. In return, a competitive benefits package is offered, including:  

– Competitive salary with annual increments within the grade  
– Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional leave  
– Excellent staff pension scheme    
– Opportunities for continued personal, professional, and career development  
– On-site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
– Discounted health and fitness facilities on-site  
– Discounts at University catering outlets with the Keele Card   

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the lower end of the pay scale indicated above.
The University is committed to promoting flexible working practices whenever feasible. 
About the University
For more information, please visit https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
How to Apply
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Please direct any informal inquiries to Rob Meredith at r.meredith1@keele.ac.uk. 
Applications sent to this address will not be accepted. 
Closing Date: 6th May 2024