Job description
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate. The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are delighted to rank in the top 100 of universities worldwide in both the Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. We are also delighted to ranked number 13 in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers. As a Senior Global Opportunities Coordinator you will be responsible for the successful implementation of plans to deliver a suite of international student opportunities, which complement existing exchange programmes, including short term mobilities (including summer schools), work abroad, volunteering, virtual exchange/ internships. You will ensure an excellent end-to-end student experience which meets the needs of a diverse range of students. The University has set a strategic goal that by 2025, 50% of undergraduate students should engage in an international activity of one week or more. The post holder will provide effective operational support to the achievement of this ambition. T4: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/132330 As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity. As a valued member of our team, you can expect: A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages. A flexible approach to working. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/. We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/. We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University. We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.