International Officer – Center for Intercultural Dialogue

Senior International Officer
University of Glasgow – University Services
Closes: 2nd September 2015
This is a full time, open ended post

You will lead a team of International Officers (IO’s), both home and in-country, along with International Recruitment Coordinators (IRC’s) in meeting institutional and College targets in relation to the University’s International Recruitment strategy and agreed key performance indicators (KPIs). To work alongside fellow Senior International Officers on joint projects and to Deputise for the Head of International Recruitment and the Deputy of Head of International Recruitment where necessary.

Through horizon scanning, market intelligence and competitor analysis you will facilitate the development of partnerships/collaborations with key overseas institutions, agents, government agencies and other contacts within and outside the University.

Initially the region of responsibility will be the Middle East and Africa and you should have a minimum of two years’ relevant experience of marketing and recruitment for that area.

Note: The markets relating to this post may be rotated on a periodic basis to give experience of different international markets.

Apply online at www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs

International Officer
Coventry University – International Office
Closes: 16th August 2015

Ranked 15^th in the Guardian University Guide 2016, and the Times and Sunday Times top Modern University in the UK; strong links to industry, quality teaching and an innovative and dynamic approach to learning are just a few highlights of Coventry University.

Over 24,000 students, including over 8000 international students from more than 130 countries study at our vibrant and diverse campuses in Coventry and London. September 2014 saw a record intake of international students, which is set to continue. To support this growth and future developments of international provision as a global enterprising university, we are looking to appoint several International Officers to work within our Sales Team.

International Officers support the recruitment of international students to the University. You will work as part of a regional team with extensive overseas travel (approx. 15 weeks a year). You will be responsible for undertaking recruitment missions, managing exhibitions, visiting schools, colleges and career conventions and other activities to drive growth in student recruitment.

You will be educated to degree level, with experience in sales and/or marketing you will thrive on developing business plans and hitting your targets. You must possess strong powers of self-motivation and initiative. You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to work to tight deadlines. Ideally, you will have had experience operating successfully in international business development or student recruitment and will be both politically aware and culturally sensitive.

Closing date: 16^th August 2015