Partnership Tutor Ref: 43591 (Fixed Term, Internal Only)

Company: University of Sussex
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About The Role

We are seeking an exceptional, multi/bilingual professional to join the Business School as a Partnership Tutor, supporting the success of international student cohorts on the 3+1 pathways and strengthening key global partnerships, with a particular focus on the Chinese educational context.

This exciting opportunity is for someone passionate about student development, intercultural engagement, and academic excellence. You will provide expert academic skills support, guidance, and transition assistance to students joining from overseas, helping them thrive within a UK higher education environment.

Responsibilities include working collaboratively with academic colleagues, professional services teams, and international partners, enhancing student progression, continuation, and graduate outcomes. You will deliver workshops, one‑to‑one support, and targeted interventions, contribute to partnership development, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, and facilitate communication and coordination between Sussex and partner institutions on curriculum and programme mapping alignment, supporting student transition, planning and progression.

About You

Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification, fluency in both Mandarin and English, deep knowledge of Chinese culture, education systems, and student needs. Experience supporting students in a university or comparable environment is essential.

About Our Faculty

University of Sussex Business School offers an inspiring, supportive environment for impactful business and management research. The Faculty is interdisciplinary with five dynamic departments and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

Eligibility

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. The assigned SOC code is 2329 Other educational professionals not elsewhere classified and the going rate is £40,600. Eligibility for sponsorship will depend on the salary offered and whether a candidate can make use of tradeable points to meet the salaried offer or holds an existing Skilled Worker sponsorship which began before 4 April 2024.

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Posted: June 19th, 2026