Team leader - International Relations Office
Université du Luxembourg
- Belval, Esch-sur-Alzette
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Support the development and drive the implementation of the University’s internationalisation endeavour
- With the Vice-rector for Partnerships and International Relations, drive the University’s strategic partnerships (national and international) and oversee their development and implementation
- Co-construct with the three faculties a “hub and spoke” network and define efficient processes linked to internationalisation activities that facilitate student and academic staff mobility
- Establish regular exchanges with all entities and relevant central services to ensure a dynamic student and academic staff mobility
- Provide expert advice and support to the University management on international issues
- Provide expert advice and scrutinize international agreements and project applications
- Prospect additional external funding, notably from Erasmus+ and nationally, to increase mobility and training offer to master students, doctoral candidates, and staff.
- Address complex issues considering the University of Luxembourg constraints and regulations, analyse demands from various stakeholders, and propose solutions
- Restructure the organisation of the IRO, develop its communication plan, and sets its objectives with the VRP to optimise its mission, performance, and visibility
- Elaborate and implement the annual planning and budget of the IRO
- Lead the team, sets its yearly and long-term objectives, and facilitate the professional development of staff
- With the Vice-rector for Partnerships and International Relations, welcome international visitors and coordinate international missions from and to the University of Luxembourg
- Manage current relationships and foster new contacts with partner universities, embassies and other external stakeholders
- Represent the University at external functions, where appropriate
- Academic degree at Master’s level in an area relevant for the position
- Minimum five years of professional experience in the field of international collaboration
- At least three years of professional experiences in a managing role
- Knowledge of the Luxembourg higher education and research sector is an asset
- Experience in the internationalisation of Higher Education frameworks and Erasmus+ funding schemes is an asset
- Proficiency in English and French, German and/or Luxembourgish are an asset
- Leadership, team spirit and coordination skills
- Problem-solving, results-oriented attitude
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Tact, diplomacy, empathy and resilience
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment
- The position includes travels abroad
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Job Reference: UOL06461
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- Copy of diplomas
- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …