Global Development Executive

Applications are invited for appointment to the role of Global Development Executive, Global Galway, Grade 4, 1 FTE, Specific Purpose Contract 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 24 months. 

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 already attract talented student and staff from around the world, but we want to increase our impact and reach. We aspire to be a global university that creates opportunities where everyone can thrive through a shared responsibility for our future and leave a mark on the global stage. 

The Global Development Executive will support the Global Development Manager in delivering University of Galway’s student recruitment strategy as part of the Global Recruitment team. Working closely with marketing colleagues and with the global teams within each College, you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of our global recruitment strategy in one or more regions (The Americas; Sub-Saharan Africa; Middle East and North Africa; Europe and Central Asia; South Asia; East Asia and South East Asia).  Role holders are expected to work in any of these regions according to business needs.

We are seeking someone with real passion for the internationalisation of Higher Education, a spirit of innovation and creativity, experience in initiating new student recruitment projects based on sound research and establishing meaningful partners and a willingness to travel.

For informal enquiries, please contact Trista Huang, Global Development Manager: trista.huang@UniversityofGalway.ie

Additional information on the International Office is available at: http://www.UniversityofGalway.ie/international-students/

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  http://www.UniversityofGalway.ie/strategy2025/

Salary: €51,426 - €66,420 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 Grade 4 scale in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Thursday, 04^th July 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

Applications should be submitted online. Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie).

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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