Global Opportunities Coordinator

Job description:

We are seeking a talented and forward-thinking individual to join our Global Opportunities team. The team forms part of the Careers & Employability Service within Student & Academic Services, contributing directly to the University of Sheffield’s strategy and institutional priorities for student employability and graduate outcomes.

Global Opportunities offer high-quality, innovative experiences to enable students to stand out as confident global citizens upon graduation. We support over 1,000 inbound and outbound students undertaking international mobility each year through our network of 200+ partner institutions worldwide. You will manage designated areas of activity, focussing on grant funding and partnership agreements, but may also include inbound and outbound study abroad and short-term experiences.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience of working in higher education or a closely related field. You will have a good understanding of strategic contexts of international higher education and the value of developing intercultural skills. 

You will have excellent attention to detail and be adept at handling large amounts of data across multiple systems. You will coordinate an annual cycle of activity and closely monitor budgets to ensure accurate record keeping, especially for grant payments and spend reporting. You will also be a strong communicator, providing advice and guidance for internal and external stakeholders including:

• current, prospective and partner exchange students
• international partners
• university staff at Sheffield and across the UK through membership of staff networks and external organisations within the international mobility sector.

You will have high self-motivation and initiative with the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workloads. Work in Global Opportunities requires commitment, accountability and flexibility. You will join a highly motivated team, bringing enthusiasm and the ability to deliver a high level of service at all times.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.