Global Projects and Education Programs Specialist

Koç Üniversitesi

Koç University will be hiring a Global Projects and Education Programs Specialist for the Office of International Programs with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a reputable university and a master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum 3-4 years of previous work experience
• Strong project management skills
• Previous experience with project management and event planning is necessary
• Excellent verbal and written English and Turkish skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills with attention to accuracy and editing
• Interpersonal skills, punctuality, strong work ethics and excellent time management skills, adherence to deadlines
• Having previous work experience in an international environment is a plus
• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, handle a large workload, and multiple priorities
• Ability in multitasking, prioritizing and organization
• Eagerness to learn new trends and constantly research new best practices
• Previous experience in budget management is a must
• Familiarity with Erasmus+ KA2 & KA3 grants is a must  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is a must
• Working knowledge of Canva is a plus
• Working knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Ability to create content for and manage social media
• No military obligation for male candidates

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Collaborating with the International Projects and Education Programs team, defining the yearly strategy and the content of OIP’s international learning programs & projects
• International project development and seeking project grants
• Assisting various departments on Erasmus+ KA2 & KA3 projects and other types of externally funded projects; organizing info sessions & holding one-to-one meetings on the rules and regulations of the programs
• Assisting in finding partners for prospective projects
• Writing project proposals / Supervising writing and budgeting stages of the project proposals
• Managing the administrative parts of granted projects (i.e. logistical arrangements, budget management, reporting etc.)
• Involving Koç University in international projects that are run by international partners & running administrative aspects of these projects
• Providing training to / supervising Koç University students about project grants
• Taking part in the organization of the various types of special education programs such as custom-made programs, short-term international programs, joint short-term programs, etc., with partner institutions, and managing all communication, organization and reporting processes of minimum and not limited to one or two programs every year.
• Managing and running activities throughout the academic calendar in collaboration with parties within the university and in the ecosystem
• Conducting other tasks and preparing reports as seen appropriate by the unit manager / team leader