Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK as BPP is unable to provide visa sponsorship
Job Profile Student Support - Visa Compliance
Contract Type Fixed Term
Job Purpose
This International Office post will focus on the operational aspects of complying with BPP’s sponsor duties under Student Route of the Points Based System.
The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the university to develop, implement and review processes aimed at ensuring BPP University complies fully with our Student sponsor duties and therefore is eligible to retain Student Sponsor status.
It will also be necessary for the post holder to liaise regularly with students and maintain up to date records for all of BPPs registered students on Tier 4/Student visa.
Candidates will be expected to have good communication and interpersonal skills and ideally have experience working in a customer services or an administrative role. Experience of the UK Higher education sector and UK immigration regulations will be required for the role.
Key Responsibilities:
- To work closely with the International Recruitment/Admissions teams to provide advice on the immigration requirements that an individual applicant must meet to qualify for a CAS or to register onto a course.
- To check all CAS requests thoroughly and ensure that only genuine students who meet the requirements are issued a CAS.
- To ensure all CASs are assigned correctly and within agreed deadlines.
- To track the lifecycle of each CAS issued and submit reports to the UKVI in accordance with the Student Sponsor Guidance.
- To provide basic immigration advice to prospective students and those registered at BPP
- To work closely with the Student Records and Enrolment team to ensure that only students with valid immigration permission that doesn't prohibit studying, are registered on a course at BPP.
- To Work closely with colleagues across BPP to monitor the engagement of all students with a student visa. To retain an up-to-date summary of engagement levels for these students including details of any approved absences and where required action any withdrawals for non-engagement.
- Liaise with key external stakeholders as required, particularly the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI).
- The above is not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties required. The Head of Visa Compliance may vary the duties from time to time, which reflect BPP's priorities but do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility entailed.
Department Registry Operations - Visa Compliance & Int. Student Advice
Vacancy location UK, Home Based, Home and Office Based
Candidate Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of Home Office procedures and SMS system
- Knowledge of the Higher Education Sector and the challenges surrounding this
- Knowledge of the Immigration Rules and the ability to interpret complex rules and regulations
- Administrative experience, preferably in the education sector
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Problem-solving
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to successfully multi-task
- Maintaining records systems
- A pro active and enthusiastic team player
- Self-motivated with an ability to thrive under pressure
- Customer-focused with the ability to communicate at all levels with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- A degree or equivalent level qualification
- Database management knowledge
- Customer facing experience
- Knowledge of a recognised Student Records Database is advantageous
Employment Details
Contract Hours 37.50
FTE 1.00
Salary Competitive
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