Senior International Partnerships Officer (Articulation)
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About the role:
Transnational education (TNE) is a strategic priority for the University of Central Lancashire and we have been building successful collaborative partnerships globally for over 30 years. The University is committed to developing strategic and sustainable collaborations which deliver access to high-quality, contextualised education around the world whilst providing global opportunities for staff and student communities at our U.K. campuses and benefits to our city and wider region.
Following sustained growth of our existing TNE collaborations and recent new partnership development, our vibrant International Partnerships team is growing. We are now seeking to appoint a dynamic and flexible Senior International Partnerships Officer (Articulations) to support the maintenance and growth of our current TNE collaborations and development of new TNE partnerships aligned to the University's strategy.
Reporting to the Head of International Partnerships, the Senior International Partnerships Officer (Articulations) will drive overseas partnership-led student recruitment to the University. They will be responsible for identifying, setting up, promoting, and maintaining articulation agreements and partners. Additionally, they will produce and coordinate the required due diligence, reports, and articulation proposal paperwork for relevant approval committees.
This role involves: daily liaison with our TNE partner network, Academic Quality Unit, Registry and School colleagues; focus on wide variety of administrative tasks to support the administration of articulations (annual/performance monitoring, due-diligence, organisation of curriculum mapping, etc.), supporting promotional visits/events overseas, supporting the development of individual School strategies and liaison with colleagues in the Schools. The role will be based in the wider Recruitment and Partnerships team which sits in the External Relations service at the University: The Service comprises U.K. Recruitment and Partnerships, Communications and Events, International Recruitment, International Partnerships and Widening Participation.
Our International Partnerships team plays a critical role in supporting the University's wider strategic priorities to establish the brand and profile of the University on an international basis, and also manages staff and student mobility and student international internships.
About you:
We're searching for an culturally aware candidate who has previous experience of working in an international office environment or international student context and is passionate about working across international boundaries. Candidates will be educated to undergraduate degree level or have the equivalent work experience. No two days and no TNE partners are the same and we are seeking someone who is adaptable and enjoys variety in their role.
You will have the confidence to support / liaise with colleagues from around the world and internal colleagues at all levels of the organisation. The successful candidate will be results and detail-orientated, all-round team player who is focused on providing a high-level of service to colleagues at the University and across our TNE networks.
If this sounds like a challenge that you're excited to take on, we would love you hear from you.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the job description to be considered for interview.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
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