International Scholarships Administrator

Uniglobalcareers; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton is seeking an International Scholarships Administrator to join the International Office in Southampton, Hampshire. This role provides administrative support for scholarship and sponsorship activity and helps coordinate selection, approval, and engagement with scholars and external bodies.

The successful candidate will work within the International Relations & Scholarships Team, supporting over 800 international scholars and ensuring a smooth process across departments

Qualifications

• Highly motivated administrator.
• Excellent team player.
• Proven ability to work proactively.
• Well organised and adaptable.
• Positive approach to managing a busy and complex workload.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Commitment to providing an excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for scholarship and sponsorship schemes.
• Support the selection and approval processes for scholars.
• Assist successful scholars connected to university scholarship activities.
• Provide administrative support for the activities of the International Relations & Scholarships Team.
• Liaise with external stakeholders connected to scholarship and sponsorship schemes.
• Contribute to the delivery of an excellent service within the International Office.
• Manage a busy and complex administrative workload proactively.

Skills

Administrative experience

Team player

Proactive approach

Organised

Inter-personal skills

Service minded

Job description

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

This employer operates 2 active branch campuses in 2 countries (since 2012)

OVERVIEW The University of Southampton is seeking an International Scholarships Administrator to join the International Office in Southampton, Hampshire. This new opportunity is suited to a highly motivated professional who can provide administrative support within a busy environment focused on scholarship and sponsorship activity. The role supports more than 800 international scholars attending the university through a range of scholarship and sponsorship bodies. The successful candidate will work within the International Relations & Scholarships Team and contribute to the smooth coordination of selection, approval, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for scholarship and sponsorship schemes
• Support the selection and approval processes for scholars
• Assist successful scholars connected to university scholarship activities
• Provide administrative support for the activities of the International Relations & Scholarships Team
• Liaise with external stakeholders connected to scholarship and sponsorship schemes
• Contribute to the delivery of an excellent service within the International Office
• Manage a busy and complex administrative workload proactively

Requirements

• Highly motivated administrator
• Excellent team player
• Proven ability to work proactively
• Well organised and adaptable
• Positive approach to managing a busy and complex workload
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Commitment to providing an excellent service WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role provides important administrative support for international scholarship and sponsorship activity at the university. By supporting scholars and coordinating processes across internal teams and external organisations, the position contributes to an effective and professional experience for international students and stakeholders. The work of the International Relations & Scholarships Team helps maintain strong relationships with scholarship bodies while supporting scholars throughout key stages of their university journey.