Application closing date 28/04/2019
Faculty / School or Service Academic Partnership Unit
Salary £17,761- £20,845 per annum
Package
Job category/type Professional Services

Job description

Join Coventry University.

''We are a dynamic, global and transformational University Group.

Creating better futures, we will be world leading in all that we do.''

Coventry University is forward thinking,proactive and unique institution which is undertaking a huge transformation;one that is seeing the University significantly rise in a number of UK and Worldwide Higher Education league tables. Our strategy to 2021 and beyond will enhance our position as a leading provider of innovative education - globally.

We have partnerships with academic institutions around the world, giving international students the opportunity to study a Coventry University qualification in their own country. We operate teaching programmes abroad for over 17,000 students around the World. In 2015, we were awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise, one of the most coveted accolades in UK business, in recognition of our international growth and success. We are one of only a select few higher education institutions to receive this award.

Who We Are

The Academic Partnership Unit (APU) at Coventry University works across the University group to identify, develop and support academic collaborations between Coventry University, both in the UK and around the world. Providing extensive support to our partners, the APU primarily helps to facilitate the development, management and delivery of academic programmes jointly with overseas education providers.

Who You Are

As a member of the Collaboration Support Team you will ideally be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience), with extensive administrative experience and a proven ability in dealing with a range of internal/external customers,correspondence and minutes. Experience of international activities and working within an educational environment would be an advantage.

You should have excellent customer care skills and a proactive approach, with the ability to problem solve within a team environment.  You will be organised, with excellent administrative and communication skills, both written and oral. Being able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, whilst ensuring great attention to detail is a must.

Coventry University is committed to providing our employees with the very best opportunities for both career and personal development.

On Offer

A competitive reward package including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases with length of service) and a generous pension scheme including life insurance

A learning environment, with the opportunity to pursue Leadership & Management trainings, language courses, international cultures training, financial education workshops ...and much more!

Opportunity to tap into the diverse CURewards options: NUS discount card, tuition fee discount (staff children included), Vodafone Employee Advantage, West Midlands Travel card, Cycle to Work scheme, annual season ticket, physiotherapy sessions, free eyesight tests and eye wear discounts...and more!

The opportunity to work in a vibrant and friendly team that supports one of the key strategic pillars of the University Group

If the above sounds like you and you're curious to know more about our dynamic team, don't hesitate-submit your application.

Should you require any more information on the role please contact;

Charlotte Matthews (Mon-Wed)

Email: ab8566@coventry.ac.uk

Telephone: 024 7665 9270

Aneesh Chahal (Mon-Fri)

Email: ac5409@coventry.ac.uk

Telephone: 024 7665 2076

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8^th May 2019

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