Administrative Assistant (International)

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Applications for this opportunity will only be accepted from staff currently employed by GCU

The team

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our international student recruitment team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about international student recruitment and marketing and has a strong desire to make a positive impact. Based within the Directorate of Future Students and Marketing the team is responsible for the delivery of the University’s international plans, including activities to attract qualified international students to study at our university, the management of our global network of education agents, sponsors and partners, and market insights.

The role

This role involves a wide range of administrative services supporting the team delivery of the University’s international recruitment and partnership strategies. This includes administrative tasks related to agent management, contracts, travel bookings and scheduling, marketing and social media, and enquiry management. The postholder will attend some recruitment and partnership events and virtual events, representing the University externally to prospective students, their key influences and education recruitment agents. This will involve providing information on student life, course information and entry requirements to prospective students, education agents, sponsors and partners. This role is based in Glasgow, Scotland, and may involve UK and international travel.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be educated to HNC level or equivalent experience and have relevant experience in marketing, recruitment, admissions and/international activities. You’ll have confident communication skills and experience of delivery of a high standard of customer service. A good understanding of management reporting and data analysis is relevant for this position, with attention to detail and strong numeracy skills.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Baljit Chand at Baljit.Chand@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.

The University holds the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, in recognition of our work to combat racism and support race equality.

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 Established’ 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.