Faculty International Development Manager

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University Business School is seeking an International Development Manager to lead the delivery of its internationalisation strategy and KPIs. You will identify, develop, approve, launch and manage high‑quality international partnerships, with emphasis on transnational education to support student recruitment and portfolio growth.

Working with the International Office, the Deputy Head of Partnerships (TNE) and other stakeholders, you will convert a pipeline of opportunities, diversify

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, approve, launch and manage international partnerships, with emphasis on transnational education (TNE).
• Support sustainable student recruitment, portfolio development and Durham University Business School's global positioning.
• Coordinate with the International Office, Deputy Head of Partnerships (TNE) and School stakeholders to deliver KPIs and priorities.

Job description

The Role and Department

The Faculty International Development Manager will play a central role in supporting the delivery of Durham University Business School's internationalisation strategy and associated key performance indicators, working closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the School and University. The principal focus of the role will be the identification, development, approval, launch and ongoing performance management of high-quality international partnerships, with particular emphasis on transnational education (TNE) arrangements that support sustainable student recruitment, portfolio development and the School's global positioning. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Partnerships (TNE) in the international Office and working in partnership with the Associate Dean (Internationalisation), departmental international leads, the Senior International Experiences & Partnerships Manager within DUBS and other key stakeholders, the postholder will contribute to the development and implementation of international initiatives and ensure effective coordination and delivery of agreed priorities. Initial priorities will focus on converting a strategically aligned pipeline of TNE opportunities, including articulation, progression and other collaborative education models; supporting the diversification of international recruitment; and ensuring that agreed partnership milestones and KPIs are delivered.

Durham University Business School comprises the Departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management and Marketing, together with Durham EDGE. The School delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, executive and professional education, and undertakes internationally recognised research and engagement.

The International Office is responsible for:

• The recruitment of international students to all areas of the university to meet institutional targets
• The delivery of student marketing to support home and international recruitment across the University at all levels of study.
• Supporting and managing the developing of international partnerships to raise the University's global profile and to support academic colleagues in developing international links and collaborations
• Managing the university's student mobility programmes (Erasmus+ and other exchange partnerships) to meet the University's student mobility targets.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.