Study Abroad Officer

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level), from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.”

Background

The Study Abroad Officer is responsible for the day-to-day administration for the Study Abroad Programme and acts as the course officer for the Programme.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be the main point of contact for study abroad students studying at City. They will provide advice to prospective students and our partners on admissions criteria and process applications.

The post holder is responsible for processing applications, maintaining student records, issuing transcripts for students and providing advice.

Alongside the Study Abroad Manager, the post holder will process accommodation applications, and allocate student housing. The post holder will help organise and participate in the orientation of new study abroad and exchange students.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining our presence on social media and will organise social activities for students.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a student focused environment with excellent attention to detail. They will be familiar with the issues related to international students and in particular study abroad and exchange students and be able to deal sensitively to students from different backgrounds.

Excellent communication skills and confidence in both written and verbal communication with students and external partners are essential for this role.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Closing date for applications: 10th March 2024 at 11:59pm.

City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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