International Student Engagement Events and Admin Assistant
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Are you passionate about creating welcoming, inclusive student communities and delivering engaging events? Join us as an Events and Admin Assistant and play a key role in shaping the experience of international students at university.
UMSU is dedicated to putting students at the heart of everything we do. Our International Student Engagement team works to ensure international students feel supported, included, and empowered throughout their university journey. As an Events and Admin Assistant, you’ll contribute directly to this mission by helping deliver a dynamic programme of events and initiatives designed to build community, encourage cultural exchange, and enhance the student experience.
In this exciting Events and Admin Assistant role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of a weekly social events programme, including taking ownership of delivering at least one regular session. You’ll help create engaging, inclusive environments where students can connect, while also providing essential administrative support to ensure initiatives run smoothly. This includes responding to queries, maintaining records, tracking attendance, and supporting event evaluation.
You will also act as a friendly and approachable point of contact for international students, helping to build positive relationships, gather feedback, and signpost to relevant services. As an Events and Admin Assistant, you’ll have opportunities to contribute ideas to new initiatives and support a range of wider engagement activities, collaborating with student groups and university departments.
We’re looking for someone who:
– Is enthusiastic about supporting international students and building inclusive communities
– Has experience of supporting, organising or managing events, and is confident coordinating event logistics and delivering activities in person
– Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
– Communicates confidently and professionally with a range of audiences
– Is reliable, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
– Is comfortable working flexibly in a dynamic, evolving environment
What we offer:
– A supportive and inclusive working environment
– Valuable hands-on experience in event planning, delivery, and evaluation
– Opportunities to develop professional skills in communication, teamwork and intercultural competence
If you’re organised, community-focused, and excited to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become our next Events and Admin Assistant and help shape an outstanding experience for international students.
Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.
Details
Wage: £13.45 per hour + holiday pay
Contract: Zero Hours, Fixed-Term
Hours: Approximately 6 hours per week during term-time
Eligibility: Open to applicants with relevant skills and experience who are eligible to work in the UK and a current student at UoM graduating in 2027 or later.
Details
Company: UMSU
Location: Manchester
Contract:
Wage: £13.45 per hour
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