Global Engagement Administrator

Recruiter

City of Portsmouth College

Location

Portsmouth [Hampshire]

Salary

£20,303.08 - £20,303.08 Per Year

Posted

15 May 2023 13:21

Closes

11 Jun 2023 23:59

Reference

22/23-289

Sector

Further Education

Job Level

Administrator / Coordinator/ Assistant

Specialism

A Level

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Organisational Type

General Further Education College

Teacher Training

Teacher Training Not Offered

Global Engagement Administrator

22 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

£20,303.08 Full-Time Equivalent

Permanent Contract

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Engagement Administrator to join our team at the City of Portsmouth College (CoPC). The role is based in our Sixth-Form Campus located in Portsmouth.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the complete details.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To support the Global Engagement Department with core business functions including general administration, letter and report writing, core international admissions processing, supporting the completion of paperwork required for external partners and data collection and analysis (student, agent and home-stay parent feedback).
• To be the main point of contact for international agent and student enquiries and ensure continuity of service in our communications.
• Carrying out designated record keeping (including but not limited to; monitoring the Global email account, updating and organisation of the Global Engagement Department e-filing and general filing systems, liaison with MIS to update international student records.
• To assist the team with Global marketing, liaising directly with the College Marketing team (Social Media, Resources and Department literature).
• Draw up instalment agreements, follow up non-payments, and record on a spreadsheet amounts paid and owing. Liaise closely with the Finance Team.
• To assist with the recruitment and co-ordination of international student homestay accommodation, advising students and home-stay partners of accommodation details and providing necessary induction and orientation advice.
• To organise and support the international students social programme which includes initiating, planning, organising and accompanying students (where appropriate) on day trips, weekend visits and social activities to ensure a positive experience for international students.
• To provide ongoing personal support to international students, referring to Student Services where appropriate. Assist with the safeguarding of international students. Job Description & Person Specification Global Engagement Administrator.
• To assist in other College departments (e.g Reception, MIS or Wellbeing) as and when required.
• To give assistance at College functions such as Awards Evenings, Open Evenings (December, February and June) and Enrolment (August / September/January – international only), if required.

How to Apply

The closing date for the role is 11th June 2023. We will be monitoring the applications daily and reserve the right to withdraw the advert early. Please note only applications submitted through our job portal will be considered. Should you encounter any issues during the application process, please email recruitment@copc.ac.uk.

About Us

The City of Portsmouth College was formed in August 2021, from the merger of Highbury College and Portsmouth College merged to form the City of Portsmouth College. Our four campuses are situated in and around Portsmouth. Each Campus provides access to learning facilities for our students. All have fantastic facilities and travel links. Our College offers vocational and academic education and training, from first-step courses to university-level foundation degrees, and specialised services for business and education in the community. We are based across four campuses’ in and around the Portsmouth area. Our courses include A Levels, vocational diplomas (BTECs), GCSEs, Foundation Degrees, Apprenticeships and unaccredited leisure courses.

Staff Benefits

• Day one enrolment into the Teachers Pension Scheme [TPS] or Local Government Pension Scheme [LGPS] for support staff members:
  • The TPS is a Defined Benefit Scheme based on your annual pensionable earnings, re-valued each year, rather than a scheme reliant on how investments perform, so you can see what pension benefits you’ve built up and can work out how much pension you’ll receive at your chosen retirement date. for more detail go to: https://www. teacherspensions.co.uk
  • The LGPS is a national pension scheme for people working in local government or working for other employers that participate in the scheme. for more detail go to: https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
  • The TPS and LGPS provide you with an income for your retirement and you can even take part of your pension as a tax-free lump sum when you retire.
  • You and your employer pay contributions towards the cost of your pension. It’s a great way to save for your future and pay a little less tax every month, as you’re taxed on your salary after your pension contribution has been taken. The TPS provides pension benefits for you and your loved ones.
• Company Sick Pay
• A generous holiday allowance of 23 days, increasing up to 26 days with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3-day Christmas closure
• Provision of additional leave for a variety of circumstances designed to support you in your life outside of the workplace
• Flexible working arrangements, with staff able to request flexible working arrangements from the start of their employment with us
• An Employee Assistance Programme which offers a wide range of free and confidential advice and guidance to all staff which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Exclusive access to CoPC Rewards, our internal rewards platform that offers a wide range of discounts and instant savings across many retailers.
• Free Onsite Car Parking
• Onsite Canteen facilities at our Cosham and Tangier Road Campus’ serve a wide range of drinks and food throughout the day, along with a bright and airy seating area to enjoy a coffee with colleagues or a team lunch.
• An onsite Ofsted Registered Nursery, Honeypot. Honeypot is a 54-place nursery catering for children from birth to school age. We have three separate, bright and child-friendly rooms catering for the different needs of each age group. It's open Monday to Friday 7.30am-6pm for 51 weeks a year. In 2015 Honeypot Nursery was declared 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Their report said staff provided an 'exceptionally welcoming, attractive and stimulating environment for children
• Use of Eden Salons at a discounted rate. Our hair and beauty salons on our Cosham Campus incorporate three purpose-designed rooms, fully equipped with everything you'd expect to find in commercial premises. Eden Salons offer a wide range of treatments carried out by students under the direct supervision of highly qualified staff
• Use of the Gym and Fitness suite facilities at our Cosham Campus at a discounted rate. The Fitness Suite caters for people of all ability levels. You can keep fit in a friendly environment and make the most of a wide range of gym equipment designed to help weight loss and improve overall fitness. You'll be provided with a comprehensive Fitness Induction, ensuring you have the knowledge necessary to use the fitness equipment in a safe, competent manner, putting you on the way to a healthy and rewarding lifestyle.
• Discounted Travel via First Bus
• A massive 50% discount on travel to the Isle of Wight via Hover travel for you and your friends and family when they travel with you.

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The College celebrates diversity and aims to recruit a diverse range of staff.

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