Head of Global Partnerships, Administrative Officer

Applications are invited for an appointment as Head of Global Partnerships, Administrative Officer, 1 FTE at University of Galway.

This post is being offered as a specific purpose contract and will terminate by reason of the expiry of its specific purpose.  It is anticipated that the duration of this assignment will be circa 30 months. 

University of Galway seeks a Head of Global Partnerships to establish and lead a high performing international partnership team.

A university renowned for its teaching and research, with a prestigious history, we rank among the top 2% of universities in the world. Our campuses and research centres are located across the Western seaboard of Ireland in a region rich with culture and traditions.

We are on a journey to being a global university. We already attract student and staff talent from around the world, but we want to further increase our impact and reach. With a core focus on sustainability and diversity, our internationalisation vision is to prepare a new generation of global leaders for careers which will leave a mark on the local and global stage.

This post, Head of Global Partnerships, is a cornerstone of our approach to realising this vision. Working alongside the Director of Internationalisation, and working collaboratively with our Colleges and Professional Services, you will provide leadership and direction for the development, implementation and embedding of a global partnerships strategy.

We are seeking someone with a real passion for the internationalisation of Higher Education and significant experience in external stakeholder engagement, including the development and management of successful partnerships across recruitment, research and transnational education.

Global partnerships will be key to realising the University’s internationalisation vision, so this is an exciting time to join the team. This role offers a real opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking individual to make an impact across the organisation. Creativity and innovative thinking will be actively encouraged.

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  Strategy | Straitéis 2020-2025 - University of Galway

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Becky Whay, Vice President International.   Email Becky.Whay@UniversityofGalway.ie  

Salary: €78,536 - €100,182 (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy.

This appointment will be made on the Administrative Officer pay scale in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Thursday, 28^th March 2024.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

For more information and Application Form please see Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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