Global Opportunities Support Officer (Outbound)

Education & Student Support - Student Employability and Academic Success

This new full time post is available immediately on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The Student Employability and Academic Success (SEAS) Division of the University of Exeter is seeking to recruit a Global Opportunities Support Officer (Outbound) based at the Streatham Campus.

The Global Opportunities Support Officer (Outbound) will be part of the Global Opportunities team and provide dedicated support on matters relating to Global Opportunities across a range of activities and programmes.  Key duties will include the recruitment, guidance and support of students going on a global mobility before, during and upon their return from placement.  Team members at this level work collaboratively to provide and act as “first port of call” for students, relevant staff and external stakeholders in relation to Global Opportunity programmes.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisation and planning skills who is able to communicate effectively in person, writing, email and telephone.  The ideal candidate would also have experience of using student record databases, of working in event management, and of working in a Higher Education environment.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

SEAS resides within the Education and Student Support Directorate which is responsible for providing key education and administrative support activities that underpin the student experience.  SEAS consists of professional services teams that provide a portfolio of educational activities to assist students with the development of their academic, professional, personal, career and employability attributes throughout their time at University, including global experience opportunities.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including: 

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave  (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

For further information about this role please contact Global Opportunities Manager Anna Moscrop on: [email protected]