Student Administration Lead Officer

Job title: Student Administration Lead Officer
Department: Academic Registry
Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: 7
Salary: £37,099 to £44,263 per annum plus £4,218 London Weighting
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: 35 hours per week

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department:

The Registry is part of the Student and Academic Services Directorate, alongside Academic Services, Careers, Student Advice and Wellbeing and Student Experience, Engagement and Retention.

The Registry is responsible for the central elements of Student Administration for the University, with specialist teams including Student Records, Assessment and Progression, Fees and Funding, Visa Compliance, Curriculum and Quality Assurance.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on enrolment for Online students within Student records. This is a key role that requires cross team collaboration, ensuring the seamless operation of student enrolment processes. Developing and implementing enhancements to ensure ongoing success.

About you:

You will be able to:

• Manage develop and deliver all activities undertaken by the Student Administration Officer

• Propose, develop, and implement systems, protocols, and procedures to ensure the prompt and accurate operation of processes around student enrolment, progression and withdrawal.

• Provide advice to students and staff, and maintain accurate and up to date online guidance, on the regulations and academic policies of the school concerning student enrolment, progression, and withdrawal.

• To work across Registry and with other departments of SOAS to ensure a joined-up experience for students and to facilitate the provision of accurate advice on enrolment and progression by all parts of the school.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

Closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 7th May 2024

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk

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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. For this role we actively encourage applications from women who are underrepresented in these roles. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.