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Form of work
SalarySalary: £26,000 - £28,000 (pro rata), plus benefits
6 month fixed term contract in the first instance, 1st July - 31st December 2024
Location: Hybrid; ability to work partly from Rhodes House in Oxford is highly desirable. The post-holder will be required to be in Oxford for the annual Selection weekend in November
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Selection & Outreach Associate forthe Global Rhodes Scholarshipsto join the Rhodes Trust. This role will report directly to the National Secretary for Global, and works in close coordination with Rhodes House staff, especially in the Selection & Outreach Team.
We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us in on 1 July 2024.
The role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly-organised, individual with excellent IT skills and a strong commitment to the mission of the Rhodes Trust to provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support for theRhodes Scholarships for Global (see the person specification for more details). Being located in the Oxford area/the ability to work partly from Rhodes House would be highly desirable.
The role will be responsible for:
Managing the National Secretariat
- To assist the National Secretary of the Global Scholarships with implementing the strategic direction of the Rhodes Trust and align all activities of the Trust in a coordinated approach in the Global constituency.
- To effectively coordinate the operations and logistics of the National Secretariat (NS) for Global, providing support on selection, general administration including mailbox management, and implementation of systems and processes.
Please see more responsibilities on the job description
Selection
- Working with the National Secretary (and Deputy as appropriate):
o annually agree the selection dates and share calendar invites in advance;
o review the Information for Candidates and test the Embark online application form for the constituency;
o review the composition of the selection committee with the National Secretary, ensuring diversity; identify potential committee chairs and selectors;
Please see more responsibilities on the job description
Scholar Affairs
- Assist the Registrar and her team, as required, and the Scholars-elect as they apply for courses and colleges at Oxford University.
- Provide assistance to Scholars-elect with visa applications; process refunds for visa-related, health insurance and language assessment costs; assist with transfers and flight bookings.
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Outreach
- Build networks with key staff members at universities and other organisations in line with the Global Outreach Strategy, that will raise awareness of the Scholarships in targeted regions and facilitate the applications of high potential, talented young graduates from diverse backgrounds for Rhodes Scholarships; create and maintain a database of key contacts.
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Alumni relations
- Build and nurture relationships with Rhodes Scholars (elect, resident and alums) and encourage active involvement in the community and governance structures as office-bearers or as volunteers for specific roles, e.g. selectors/observers at selection sessions,
Rhodes Ambassadors, speakers at events, mentoring younger Scholars, presenting at information sessions, assisting with the induction programme for Scholars-elect;
- Organize an annual get-together for alumni, Scholars-in-residence, and Scholars-Elect in Oxford (in-person or virtual).
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Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Experience in education and/or business administration.
- Excellent organisational skills and effective office management skills.
- Proven experience of budget planning, management and reporting.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and coordinate a range of tasks and activities, and to prioritise a range of tasks effectively to consistently meet deadlines.
- Experience of working within a complex organisation, with demonstrable experience of managing change in a complex, evolving environment.
- Exceptional communication skills, with an excellent command of the English language both orally and in writing.
- Proficient user of IT, including MS skills, Dropbox/Google Drive, and Zoom.
- A deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes Trust.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience working in a further/higher education (or charity) setting.
- Experience of using database and content management systems.
Benefits of working here
We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other's thinking and generate new ideas.
- 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays
- Competitive pension scheme
- Generous family leave schemes
- Private health insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Personal development opportunities
- Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
If you would like to find out more, please click 'apply' to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 24 May 2024 at 17:00 BST.
The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.
