International Mobility Administrative Assistant

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Interviews for this post will be held on 7^th February 2023

Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural University with a global outlook, dedicated to delivering social innovation. Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fifth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, 69th globally for social impact, and the top modern university in Scotland for research power. In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe.

GCU is committed to widening participation, delivering positive outcomes for our students, and we’re Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students. Guided by our inspirational Chancellor, Dr Annie Lennox OBE, and guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the International Partnerships and Exchange team, the role holder’s main focus will be to support the University’s centrally-managed international mobility opportunities for students and staff.

The primary duties of the role will be to provide guidance and support for matters relating to study exchange and other international activities for students and staff. The role holder will also be expected to work closely with colleagues in support and academic departments throughout the University, overseas University representatives and key partner organisations.

The successful candidate will be educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent and will be an effective team player who can relate well/to a wide range of people, including international students and visitors. They will have a good understanding of the value and operational requirements of exchange programmes or study or work experience abroad.  They will possess good IT skills to include the Microsoft Office package (experience of web maintenance, and social media would be desirable) and handling large amounts of data. The successful candidate will also have strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to multitask and work under pressure whilst maintaining close attention to detail in a busy environment.

If you would like to discuss in further detail, please contact Angela Miller, Head of International Partnership Administration and Governance, at Angela.Miller@gcu.ac.uk

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).