Global Engagement Coordinator

Te Rōpū Pāpori | Engagement

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- 1-year Fixed Term
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**Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**
**UC's global short course programs combine hands-on learning with the opportunity to discover Ōtautahi Christchurch and Waitaha Canterbury. These programs provide international students from UC's partner universities a taste of life in our city, helping them get a feel for the community before they decide to pursue full-time studies at UC.

The UC Study Abroad and Exchange program enables students to engage in academic opportunities with UC's global partner universities. In this role, you will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to support the creation and delivery of dynamic and meaningful experiential programs for international prospects and UC students, aiding them in their development as global citizens.

The Global Engagement Coordinator is responsible for planning and delivering UC Global Engagement activities, with a particular focus on Short Term Inbound programming. This role ensures the successful delivery of all aspects of short course programme operations.

**Mōu | Who You Are**
- The ability to speak another language other than English is desirable, specifically Mandarin Chinese.
- Proven ability to solve problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Knowledge of budgeting, negotiating, contracting, and experience of navigating finance procedures, along with experience working in a large organisation, is advantageous.
- Experience in leading teams of volunteers, particularly students from diverse backgrounds, is advantageous.
- National Certificate (NZQA Level 4) Exceptional organizational and project coordination skills: Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands, coordinate events and projects, and implement process improvements and best practices.
- Proven track record in process improvement: Skilled in identifying and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across various initiatives.
- Working with international tertiary students, networks and agencies. Be able to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
- Ability to competently use all modern office technology particularly across the MS Office suite
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

**Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With**
The Global Engagement office includes UC's international partnerships and pathways, student mobility and international student experience support. Together the team successfully builds the profile and reputation of UC as an outstanding, world-class learning environment that supports the pursuit of excellence, attracts a diversity of talent and investment and continuously reinforces the value of UC qualifications and experience.

**Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC**
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

**The closing date for this position is: 13 October 2024 (midnight, NZ time)**:
**Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply**

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
22010- Posted on
27 Sep 2024- Closes on
13 Oct 2024 23:59- Location(s)
Christchurch- Expertise
Administration, Communications, Education & Training, Logistics, Marketing, Project Management, Sales / Relationship Management, Student Services- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time