International Scholarships Admin & Stakeholder Liaison

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

University of Southampton's International Office is seeking an International Scholarships Administrator to provide proactive administrative support for scholarship schemes and scholars. You will work within the International Relations & Scholarships Team, coordinating with external stakeholders and ensuring timely, accurate processing of applications and approvals.

The role requires excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, team-focused approach to

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing effective administrative support
• Track record in resolving issues for senior colleagues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to mobilise quickly to progress issues within tight time scales
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Experience reviewing administrative procedures to ensure fit for purpose
• Strong team-player with good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient administrative support to the International Relations & Scholarships Team and external stakeholders
• Identify and resolve critical issues on behalf of senior colleagues
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external partners
• Mobilise quickly to ensure key issues are progressed to meet challenging deadlines
• Manage own workload to meet business requirements
• Review administrative procedures and processes for continued relevance and efficiency
• Build credible working relationships and be a strong team-player
• Utilise MS Office tools to support daily operations

Skills

Administrative support

Issue resolution

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Procedures review

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of Southampton's International Office is seeking an International Scholarships Administrator to provide proactive administrative support for scholarship schemes and scholars. You will work within the International Relations & Scholarships Team, coordinating with external stakeholders and ensuring timely, accurate processing of applications and approvals.

The role requires excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, team-focused approach to