Internationalisation Officer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Purpose

Working with the International Partnerships and Policy Manager and as part of a small but dynamic team, this post will ensure that the University's Global Glasgow 2025 strategy and associated operational plans are delivered to target.

This role will provide knowledge, oversight, and strategic support in delivering the Global Glasgow 2025 strategy.

The post will focus on the delivery of high-level professional support and advice to colleagues across the University and with key internal and external stakeholders.

This will include working with the Deputy Vice Chancellor External Engagement, Assistant Vice-Principal International, Deans of Global Engagement, and College International Deans.

It will involve providing operational management and oversight of the University's central internationalisation initiatives and projects, including CIVIS, internal funding opportunities, and engagement with priority partners such as Sydney and Radboud.

Duties

and Responsibilities

Directly support the International Partnerships and Policy Manager across a range of strategic projects and initiatives which deliver the Operational Plan underpinning the University's Global Glasgow 2025 strategy.
Support the International Strategy Delivery Board meetings by arranging the quarterly meetings, circulating papers, preparing agendas, and clerking the meetings.
Provide overall management and direction to the University's strategic internal funding schemes for international activity, including the Early Career Mobility Scheme, the Radboud-Glasgow Collaboration Fund, and the University of Sydney Partnership Collaboration Awards.
Consult and work with senior colleagues and international partners to ensure the successful delivery of these funds on an annual basis. Responsibility for the distribution and monitoring of associated budgets.
Manage the University's process for developing Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with international higher education institutions.
Be the first point of contact for MoUs and provide guidance and expert advice to staff across the University on the development of MoUs and the undertaking due diligence.
Work with Deans for Global Engagement and College International Deans across a range of strategic partnership activities by contributing knowledge and providing practical support to partner activities.
In particular, work closely with the Dean for Global Engagement for Europe to lead and take forward the work of the Radboud-Glasgow Joint Steering Group and ensure that the collaboration thrives.
Provide strategic support to Glasgow's engagement with the CIVIS Alliance by leading on defined work streams of the project, in cooperation with 10 international partners.
Working closely with the CIVIS Project Manager, provide project support in line with objectives, deliverables and future planning of Alliance activities.
Support strategic international partnership activity across the University by undertaking thorough research and preparing insightful briefing notes on international institutions, and sometimes on a regional level, in preparation of highlevel visits and events.
Remain abreast of developments, approaches and opportunities globally and contribute innovative thinking to development of the global partnerships agenda. Provide expert information, advice, support and guidance to Colleges, Schools, Professional Services and individual staff members across the University.
As an active member of the Internationalisation Team, take on responsibility for projects which are shared across the team, such as providing oversight and support to Regional Working Groups and international events which take place across the year to engage and inform the University community.
Undertake any other ad hoc duties as are assigned by the International Partnerships and Policy Manager.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/ Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills through personal
development and progression in a similar related role(s)

Or:

Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 8 (Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4, Higher National Diploma) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

Desirable:

B1 Knowledge of the UK higher education sector
B2 Knowledge of the major trends underpinning the internationalisation of higher education
B3 Knowledge of international relations and inter-cultural relations

Skills

Essential:

C1 Research and analytical skills with proven problem-solving skills and high level of numeracy.

C2 Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with people at all levels within the University and external organisations.

C3 Proven communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
C4 Exce