Global Engagement Manager

About the job

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

Senior Assistant Manager [Role: Global Engagement Manager] (PR0249/21-22)

The International Office, with a fast-paced work environment, is looking for a key member who is a passionate advocate for internationalisation to join the vibrant team.

This is a senior executive position. Reporting to the Director, International Office, the main responsibilities of the appointee include:

• Formulating strategies and driving initiatives in the area of internationalisation;
• Planning, managing, implementing, and delivering targeted projects with the primary goals to develop strategic partnerships, foster internationalisation and encourage student mobility;
• Playing a leadership role and overseeing all major activities;
• Drafting papers/reports and servicing committees;
• Supervising teams of professionals; and
• Occasional overseas travel.

Applicants should possess/be:

• A recognised degree with at least seven years of work experience with an excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Dynamic, creative, resourceful, capable of thinking outside the box, and have the ability to deal with ambiguity and cope with change;
• Strong leadership, analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills;
• A self-starter with outgoing personality and positive attitude, able to work effectively with people of different cultures, enthusiastic about working with students, able to multitask, work independently and under pressure; and
• Proven experience in partnerships strategy development, overseas work and/or study experience.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.