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International Relations Officer – Student Mobility (Erasmus+)

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The Dean of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure to fill an non-academic position of:

  • International Relations Officer – Student Mobility (Erasmus+)

What the position offers

  • Meaningful work that directly impacts students’ international experiences.
  • A diverse mix of communication, organization, and administrative tasks, place for own initiative.
  • Collaboration with colleagues at the faculty and with partner universities abroad.

Workplace

  • Faculty of Science

Job description

  • Administrative and organizational support for outbound student mobility programs at the Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava, in accordance with established procedures; collaboration with departments in preparing and organizing selection processes and compiling the necessary documentation.
  • Processing nominations of selected students and forwarding them to foreign partner institutions; preparing and compiling documentation for student financial agreements according to prescribed templates.
  • Maintaining records of study abroad programs, verifying the completeness of documentation, monitoring deadlines, and handling standard administrative tasks both before students′ departure and after their return.
  • Maintaining and updating records of inter-institutional agreements; preparing and submitting documentation for their conclusion, amendment, or renewal in collaboration with the responsible staff members.
  • Ongoing updating of information on outbound mobility programs in designated sections of the faculty website and preparation of materials for informational and promotional outputs.
  • Routine communication with outbound students, faculty coordinators, and foreign partner institutions within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
  • Provide organizational and administrative support for informational meetings and pre-departure training sessions for students.
  • Collaborate on promoting mobility opportunities and sharing practical information with domestic and international universities.

Qualification requirements – required

  • Bachelor′s degree.
  • Active knowledge of English for both written and oral communication—minimum B2 level.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a helpful and respectful attitude.
  • Independence, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to plan and meet deadlines.
  • A proactive approach, a willingness to learn new procedures, and the ability to find solutions independently.
  • Working knowledge of computers and the ability to use administrative and digital tools.
  • Knowledge of Czech is required.

Qualification requirements – preferred

  • Experience administering international exchange programs, particularly the Erasmus+ program.
  • Familiarity with the higher education environment and experience communicating in an international setting.
  • Experience managing websites or preparing informational and promotional materials.

The expected form of employment

  • 100 %, or as agreed

The duration of employment

  • For 1 year, with the possibility of extension in accordance with the internal regulations of the Faculty of Science at UO

The expected start date

  • 1 January 2027 (or by agreement)

Wage conditions

Benefits

  • 8 weeks′ vacation per year
  • Sport activities not only through the MultiSport employee program
  • Language and other educational courses
  • Rent discount by the Heimstaden company
  • Elánek kindergarten for employees′ children and 50% discount on school fees
  • Possibility of using the services of the university library for free
  • 15 % discount on books at University Shop – OUshop
  • Discounted prices on mobile call tariffs
  • Work in a professional team backed by a stable employer
  • Supportive organizational culture and policies, pleasant working environment

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted

  • Czech

Documents required from the participant

Application deadline

  • 3 December 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

The first round of the selection process will involve the (internal) assessment of the applicants′ materials conducted by a selection committee, without the candidates being physically present.

Only selected applicants will be invited to take part in a second round of interviews.

The interview may consist of multiple rounds.

The employer reserves the right to extend, interrupt, or cancel the selection process, as well as to decide not to accept any of the candidates without stating the grounds for this decision.