Work Placement Opportunities

Due date: 01. July 2018
Description: Newcastle University has 2 work placement opportunities available in its international divisions (1 x International Recruitment Operations; 1 x International Student Mobility and Integration). The placements are designed for a student who requires a placement as part of their degree programme and who would be supported by the Erasmus Programme. The placements would be of particular use to those students who intend to seek a career in the following areas; Higher Education Administration/Student Support; Marketing and Recruitment; Event Organisation and Management; International Marketing and Business
Title: International Student Assistant / Erasmus Student Assistant (Work Placements)

Length: 6-12 months (please indicate your preference on your application)
Support: Free en-suite accommodation will be provided in one of the University’s Halls’ of Residence.* A cash alternative is not available.
Scope: Please see Work Placement Description

Eligibility: Applicants for the work placement must meet the following requirements:
Be a current Undergraduate or Postgraduate student (Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum 2 years of higher education)
Have C1 CEFR level in English
Undertake placement as part of the Erasmus Programme
Have experience of an office or customer service environment

Application: Applicants must submit:
Curriculum Vitae
500 word personal statement detailing why they believe they are suitable for the placement and its purpose within their studies and for their future career plans
Recent academic transcripts
Proof of English Language ability
Names and contact details of two referees
Completion of Statements of Disclosure
Shortlisted applicants must be willing to undertake an interview via Skype

Application Deadline: 1 July 2018

Placement Start Date: To be negotiated