International Student Advisor
Student Services,International Activities
Short info about job
Company: BPP University Limited
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Clerical
Phone: +44-1369 7776641
Fax: +44-1309 6162475
E-mail: N\A
Site: N\A
Detail information about job International Student Advisor. Terms and conditions vacancy
Location: Waterloo, London
Who We Are
BPP University is the UK’s only university solely dedicated to business and the professions. We are dedicated to preparing students for a professional career and our programmes are designed in partnership with employers and respected professionals in the fields of law, business, finance and health.
What you’ll do
The successful candidate will deliver outstanding student advice service, with specific responsibility for providing essential immigration advice and guidance to International students. Key responsibilities will include the following:
- To provide effective and proactive pastoral support for BPP students
- To provide specialist immigration advice and casework at OISC level 2 for international students
- To provide information, support and advice on non-academic queries – including but not limited to – university policies and procedures, immigration and student welfare matters
- To provide effective guidance for staff and students with international student support queries relating to Tier 4, administrative review and dependants
- To disseminate knowledge within the Student Advice team and other front-facing staff
- To provide and develop an effective student induction
- To represent the Student Advice service as required at meetings and events, including student induction days and open days, and specifically support the organisation and operation of orientation events for international students
- To provide Registry support when needed, including the task of registering students
- To provide clear, transparent information to support students appropriately
- To maintain key skills and knowledge and stay abreast of UKVI updates and regulations pertaining to Tier 4 and HTS guidance for sponsors
- To maintain high standards of professionalism
- To maintain confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
- To perform from time to time such other duties as may be consistent with the post
Please note that evening and weekend shifts will be required, as will travel to other sites.
Role requirements
The successful candidate will have significant experience of providing immigration advice and general welfare support and managing casework independently with the ability to operate to OISC level 2. They will demonstrate excellent customer service skills alongside outstanding organisation and planning skills.
With experience in dealing with people from a range of cultural backgrounds alongside experience of working within a regulatory framework, they will be confident in dealing with difficult or sensitive situations in a professional manner
Finally, they will demonstrate initiative, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
How to apply
For a full job description and details on how to apply, please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/bpp/displayjob.aspx?jobid=2063
Closing date: 11 September 2017