International Opportunities Administrator

Interview date: To be confirmed

The International Opportunities Team, part of Careers and Employability Services (Student Central, University of Bradford), is currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and proactive administrators for the role of International Opportunities Administrator (IOA).

The successful applicant will support the International Opportunities Team with the growing number of home and international students applying for overseas activities/placements under the Turing Scheme. Among other things, the IOA will ensure compliance with the recording of applicant's details into the University/Turing databases; contact students to collect, register and archive placement documentation required for the Turing annual Audit; to deliver brief presentations in lectures, meetings, and workshops about international opportunities; provide information and guidance in face-to-face/virtual appointments.

The successful applicant will have understanding/experience of study and work placements abroad, and of working with international students; experience in outlining straightforward administrative procedures and processes to students; excellent administrative and record-keeping skills: prioritization, organization, adaptability, multitasking, planning; excellent attention to detail and accuracy, and experience in chasing, registering, and archiving large volumes of documents.

Upon appointment, the successful applicant will receive a comprehensive induction to the role, complemented by both informal peer support and training, as well as formal training and development delivered by our Organisational Development Team.

The University is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support our diverse workforce. We provide a range of benefits, including generous pensions schemes and annual leave entitlement, travel options and rewards.

If you are interested in joining a friendly team, supporting students in taking opportunities abroad, further information about the role, main duties and essential criteria can be found in the detailed job description. Please ensure you carefully follow the how to apply guidance and ensure that throughout the application process you are demonstrating how your experience, knowledge and skills meet the criteria set out in the post specification.

This is a fixed-term post for 12-months, with the possibility of being extended up to 36-months based on availability of external funding.

Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

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