Global Mobility Manager - Internal only

University of Brighton; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Brighton seeks a Global Mobility Manager to lead the management, development and delivery of the University's global mobility activity, including study abroad, international exchange and funded schemes. You will collaborate with Academic Schools, Registry and international partners to deliver high-quality, student-centred mobility opportunities.

The role requires experience in mobility programmes within higher education, partnership management and strong project management and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of international student mobility programmes, study abroad and exchange models.
• Experience of managing international mobility or study abroad programmes within higher education.
• Experience of managing staff and delivering services within a complex organisation.
• Experience of managing or supporting externally funded mobility schemes, such as Turing or Erasmus+.
• Experience of partnership management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management, organisational, planning and analytical skills.
• Experience of managing budgets and monitoring financial performance.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management, development and delivery of the University's global mobility activity.
• Develop operational plans and manage mobility partnerships in collaboration with Academic Schools and international partners.
• Oversee student recruitment, preparation and support for mobility programmes.
• Monitor participation, outcomes and financial performance of mobility activity.
• Manage externally funded mobility schemes and grow fee-paying study abroad activity.
• Lead the Global Mobility team and manage budgets to support future programmes.

Skills

International mobility programmes

Partnership management

Project management

Budgeting and financial performance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication and relationship skills

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the University of Brighton's global mobility and study abroad portfolio, supporting our ambitions to increase international mobility, strengthen global partnerships and enhance the student experience. As Global Mobility Manager, you will lead the management, development and delivery of the University's global mobility activity, including study abroad, international exchange, Turing Scheme, Erasmus+ and Junior Year Abroad programmes. You will develop operational plans, manage mobility partnerships and work closely with Academic Schools, Academic Registry, Student Services and international partners to deliver high-quality, student-centred mobility opportunities. A key part of the role will be ensuring effective programme management, compliance and financial performance. You will oversee student recruitment, selection, preparation and support, manage externally funded mobility activity, monitor participation and outcomes, and develop opportunities to grow fee-paying study abroad activity. You will also lead the Global Mobility team, manage agreed budgets and contribute to the development of future European and international mobility programmes.
You will be an experienced higher education professional with experience of managing international mobility, study abroad or related international programmes, together with a strong understanding of mobility schemes such as Turing and Erasmus+. You will bring:

• Strong knowledge of international student mobility programmes, study abroad and exchange models.
• Experience of managing international mobility or study abroad programmes within higher education.
• Experience of managing staff and delivering services within a complex organisation.
• Experience of managing or supporting externally funded mobility schemes, such as Turing or Erasmus+.
• Experience of partnership management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management, organisational, planning and analytical skills.
• Experience of managing budgets and monitoring financial performance.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship management skills.
• Experience of leading projects, managing change and influencing colleagues across organisational boundaries.
  This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing the University of Brighton's global mobility offer, leading a dedicated team and working with colleagues and partners across the University and internationally to increase participation and deliver an outstanding student experience.

The role includes occasional evening and weekend working and some overseas travel to support international activities and events. For further information about the role and the qualities we are looking for, please see the full job description and person specification. This position is a full-time permanent position.