International Student Support Officer

Interview date: Thursday 21 March 2024 We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. About the role This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and friendly individual to join our Student Services Team as an International Student Support Officer. Within this role you will be supporting and enhancing the International Student experience throughout their Edge Hill journey. You will be assisting students from arrival through to departure; orientation and welcome, delivering a social programme of activity as well as providing advice, support and guidance throughout their studies. For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Kay Spears, Senior International Student Support Officer at Spearsk@edgehill.ac.uk About you As International Student Support Officer you will have: Previous experience providing support and signposting through different types of events, making people feel at ease and welcome  Excellent customer service experience, offering appropriate guidance and support where necessary  Experience supporting or working with International students Excellent communication skills  Experience with IT Systems Enthusiastic, friendly, and approachable manner  Ability to build relationships quickly  At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Rewards & Benefits A minimum of 23 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)  Free foreign language evening classes Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more. Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources. A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career. Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment. Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8% Click to view our rewards and benefits package  About Us  At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.  Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff. Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.  Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education. Further details: Staff Recruitment, Payroll & Pension Services Helpdesk Edge Hill University SRPShelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk