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1121336
University of Leicester
05/01/2027
3 Months
Average weekly hours are 35 and will vary from week to week (including some early starts, as well as occasional evening and weekend work to attend social events and trips). This role is full time 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Smart Casual
Pay
£13.00
£1.57
Description
Role
The University of Leicester's Centre for International Training and Education (CITE) is seeking an enthusiastic and organised International Short Programmes Assistant to support the delivery of student short courses during a busy and exciting period from January to March 2027. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a professional university environment that has a strong international outlook and a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Working closely with programme directors, administrators, tutors and students, you will play an important role in ensuring that international programmes run smoothly while helping to create a welcoming and engaging experience for students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Duties and responsibilities
You will support the administration of short courses across their full lifecycle, assisting with course arrangements, student communications, event planning, travel bookings and the coordination of the University's Study Buddy scheme. The role involves maintaining accurate student records and databases, communicating with students and staff through email and Blackboard, responding to enquiries, and supporting student registration and orientation activities.
You will also provide day-to-day advice and support to international students, assist with airport transfers and accommodation check-in and check-out processes, accompany course excursions, contribute to social activities, and support the preparation of end-of-course reports and certificates. Additional administrative duties may be required to support the wider CITE administration team.
Skills and experience
Applicants should hold a minimum of five GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent qualifications, skills or experience), demonstrate competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and have experience of maintaining accurate records. Experience of studying or working within a university environment, particularly at the University of Leicester, and experience of studying or living abroad would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. You will have cultural awareness, an understanding of the needs of international students, confidence when dealing with suppliers and external partners, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Flexibility, enthusiasm, resourcefulness and a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends are essential.
Location
University of Leicester. The role will be based at Stamford Court in Oadby (opposite John Foster hall) with occasional work on main campus.
Additional information
Applications should include a CV and a covering letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate for the role. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 26 November 2026.
For informal enquiries, please contact Tamara Thompson, Programme Administration Team Leader, at shortcourses@le.ac.uk.
This role is not suitable for current undergraduate or postgraduate students.
Duration: 05 January 2027 to 12 March 2027
Closing date for applications: Sunday 15 November 2026
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The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
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