Student Engagement Coach (International)

;, United Kingdom

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: London, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 04 Apr 2024

Contract: Fixed term until 13th November 2024

The University of Roehampton is recruiting to the role of International Student Engagement Coaches. 

We have an exciting opportunity for International Student Engagement Coaches to join the Student Support and Success Directorate to work at the heart of our work to support students to reach their full potential. We are looking for forward-thinking, innovative, curious, self-aware people who are passionate about making a positive difference and who will thrive in an inclusive and diverse University community who are always striving to find new and creative ways to move forward. 

So, if you are looking to build your career in an inclusive and performance driven team and are inspired by an environment that inspires success, we want you to apply to join the Student Engagement Team. We are looking for inspirational individuals who have a passion to make a positive difference to our students, have a ‘can do’ approach to work and work well within a team environment. 

Key responsibilities will include:

  • To monitor the attendance of international students, and proactively arrange and lead intervention meetings when the required threshold is not being met.
  • To support international students who are at academic risk of not continuing and/or completing their studies.
  • To proactively identify trends and pattern so to engage students who may breach the Student Route Attendance and Engagement Policy.
  • To develop, manage and monitor the impact of engagement plans with students identified as ‘at-risk’ in relation to not achieving good student outcomes. 

    • The successful candidate will have skills and experience in:

  • Previous work within education providing practical academic support and guidance to international students, or similar experience.
  • To be able to communicate in a clear, accurate and professional manner, both verbally and in writing to a range of internal and external students, staff and stakeholders.
  • Understanding of the types of issues international students face and the impact these can have disengagement and progression.
  • Ability to learn administrative systems, such as SEAtS, to take a proactive approach.

    • We are London’s Campus University, based on a beautiful 54-acre parkland campus. This short video will give you a taste of life at our wonderful campus and its excellent facilities. 

    Professional Services/Support staff up to Grade RU6 have access to our full range of benefits are that are available here . 

    Further information can be found on the job description. If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, please click on ‘apply now’ or visit the working at Roehampton. If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact [email protected].  

    The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunity and ‘disability confident’ employer. 

    It is expected that interviews will be held on: 16th April 2024 

    To enable us to respond to the market, we may interview before the closing date, so please do not hesitate to get your application completed.


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