PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

Job Description: 

We are looking for an Intern in Academic Development for our office in Malta.

Imagine building upon the skills you’ve learned in the classroom through real-world hands-on work experience. Imagine to help in building courses and educational programmes in different fields of study. Imagine to use your creativity to propose new ideas and projects. Imagine to work in a young and dynamic international working environment in a beautiful island at the centre of the Mediterranean Sea. All that can happen if you apply for our internship!

Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Chief Academic Officer in designing and implementing academic courses, programmes and projects

• Support in preparing and reviewing budget proposals  

• Effectively facilitate and provide liaison to a wide array of professors, students and educational officials.

• Support the organization of UCM’s activities (courses, workshops, trainings, conferences, events in Universities, etc.)

• Assist in Office Management and organisation procedures

• Perform other office duties as assigned

The UCM offers one 6-month to 12-month traineeship in the new office in Malta, that:

• fully involves the trainee in a young and dynamic international working environment (full-time work, 36 hours per week);

• gives the chance to the trainee to develop academic programmes and courses, and international projects related to higher education, international mobility, talents attraction and employability;

• allow them to use part of their working time to learn more about a relevant field (such as project management, project development…)

• using financial support through Erasmus+ Traineeships is encouraged

Qualifications and Requirements

• High motivation, willingness to learn and to work with constructive criticism, responsible, proactive attitude

• Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work both in a team and independently

• Strong written and spoken English (additional languages, particularly Italian and/or Maltese, are a plus)

• Previous experience or a strong, documented interest in UCM’s areas of activity (higher education – economic and social innovation) and training activities

• Ability to work cross functionally across teams: project management, communication with relevant stakeholders, event organization, marketing, communications, promotion

Essentials:

• writing and communication skills

• self starter and problem solving oriented (there is an issue? suggest a solution…)

• excellent level of English

Years of Experience required:  None, but previous experience or a strong, documented interest in UCM’s areas of activity (higher education – economic and social innovation) and training activities will be preferred.