International Mobility Administrative Assistant (FTC 12 months)

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This is a full time/fixed term opportunity for 12 months

Interviews will take place on Monday 7 April 2025

Applications will only be accepted from members of staff currently employed by GCU

Glasgow Caledonian University a vibrant, multi-cultural, modern university in the centre of Glasgow. In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. Our welcoming community of 20,000 students from more than 100 countries enjoy a wide range of award-winning support services and state of the art facilities across each of our campuses in Glasgow and London. Our University mission, commitment to the Common Good and core values of integrity, creativity, responsibility and confidence is integral to everything we do and how we deliver our mission.

The International Partnerships Office is responsible for supporting the university’s international partnerships and formal student and staff exchange schemes.

Working with the International Partnerships team, the role holder’s main focus will be to support placements funded through our annual Turing Scheme grant. The role holder will provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the team and PVC International, playing a key role in the delivery of an excellent student experience - including liaison with students, academic staff and external organisations as necessary.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dependable individual with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as on their own initiative. You will possess excellent organisation skills, with the ability to maintain clear and accurate records, as well as collate and organise data. You will be an excellent communicator with a passion for providing high-quality customer service. You will be proficient in MS Office packages, in particular Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. The successful candidate will should have strong communication skills, 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 Dr Davena Rankin, Head of International Partnerships at Davena.Rankin@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).