Graduate Trainee – International Relations & Partnerships

About the role

The International Relations Unit at Midlands State University is looking for a motivated graduate trainee to support internationalisation, partnership development and international student services. The role combines administrative assistance, digital content creation and event coordination over a fixed‑term of 24 months.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for international student programmes, including orientation, welfare and exchange activities.
• Assist with correspondence, record‑keeping and follow‑up for MOUs, MOAs and partnership agreements.
• Monitor and report on partnership engagement metrics and support liaison with embassies and international organisations.
• Design and produce visual assets such as flyers, social media graphics, newsletters, banners and presentation materials.
• Develop and manage content for the unit’s website, social media channels and email communications.
• Coordinate cultural events, webinars and related communications before and after each event.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1) in International Relations, International Business, Political Science, Communications, Graphic Design, Multimedia or a related field.
• Graduated within the last two years.
• Relevant certifications in digital content creation, graphic design, video editing or social media management are an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal abilities for working with culturally diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for partnership data management.
• Proficiency with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term 24‑month contract with professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to international higher‑education partnerships and student support services.
• Hands‑on experience in digital communication and event management.