Admissions and Compliance Support Officer - London, United Kingdom - Oxford International Education Group

Oxford International Education Group

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Admissions and Compliance Support Officer

Location:
Hybrid/Greenwich, London

Contract:
Zero hours contract of 2 Months

Salary:
Competitive

Start Date:

ASAP

Who we are:
Oxford International
Oxford International Education Group is a private education company committed to creating life-enhancing experiences for students worldwide.

Since 1991, we have grown into a global force in international education, helping more than 50,000 students every year further their learning.

We offer academic English courses at schools in the UK and North America and routes to Higher Education through partnerships with universities across the UK, Europe, and the United States.

Today, more than 40 UK institutions use our technology suite.

In recent years we have spearheaded digital innovation and growth through our Digital Institute, which delivers online and hybrid academic and vocational courses taught by accredited and experienced teachers.

Our educational portfolio is diverse and is centred around providing opportunity for international students to build academic qualifications, skills, and intercultural experiences.

We deliver our products digitally, in face-to-face locations across the world, or even in hybrid mode.

Our portfolio ranges from simple tests of English Language capability, through to shorter industry specific courses, right through to year-long International Foundation Courses preparing students for progression to full a degree course at prestigious universities across the English speaking world.

We are quality focused, with a strong desire to lead in our market sectors. We are dedicated, enthusiastic and like-minded, with a genuine interest in what we do.

Our values are at the heart of our business and have been since we started 29 years ago - they are the secret of our success.

As such, care, passion, creativity and integrity are qualities we look for in our staff and are as important as the knowledge, experience and expertise you bring.

Job purpose

The University Partnerships Compliance team is responsible for ensuring all compliance obligations are adhered to in all pathways programmes delivered at our partner Universities.

The role requires strong administrative, interpersonal, and critical and innovative thinking skills.

Main duties and responsibilities

Interviewing prospective students to establish their motivations and suitability for higher studies.
Recording the interviews and ensuring all recordings are stored as required.
Communicating interview results to stakeholders and recording the results on our systems.
Ensuring compliance with University admissions entry policies and procedures and UKVI regulations.
Ensure data entry is accurate and error rates are low.
Work to the professional standards, boundaries, guidelines and general responsibilities articulated in the UKCISA/AISA Code of Ethics for those advising international students, as well as under the OISC guidelines and any OIEG or University policies and procedures.
Liaise with partner universities and the Global Recruitment Unit as necessary to ensure achievement of enrolment targets
To develop and maintain an uptodate knowledge base on the equivalence of a wide range of international and European qualifications (including both academic and English language) and their suitability in preparing applicants for their proposed study at the Embedded College. Consequently, to work with University admissions staff and College Directors on assessment of the suitability of the qualifications of individual applicants in relation to the level of study applied for.
Assist in any adhoc duties, projects and activities as and when required.

Person specification

Statutory requirements

Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Qualifications

A degree

Experience and knowledge

Good knowledge of HE admissions procedures in a UK University or an Embedded or Pathway College
A basic understanding of the Home Office regulations and compliance for student visas
Good understanding of UK Visas and Immigration policies and how these affect international students and educational institutions
Previous experience of working for a private Higher Education provider in the UK
Knowledge of student recruitment and selection processes
Experience of conducting interviews

Skills and abilities

Good team working skills, including understanding the demands of working with others in a small team
Strong communication skills and the ability to building highly effective working relationships
Flexibility and the ability to cope with changing priorities
Adopt a highly professional, customeroriented approach and to act as an ambassador for the company when dealing with clients and other partners
Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Personal attributes