University Placement Service Advisor

University Placement Service Advisor

Reference number: JR(phone number removed)

Location: Bournemouth University International College

Working pattern: Full Time. 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £25,000 per annum plus bonus potential

We are looking for a University Placement Service Advisor to join our team. The University Placement Service is an in-house service to support students applying to universities by advising on study options and supporting with the application process through to enrolment. We also offer our services and support to students who haven’t studied in one of our pathway colleges.

In this role, you will be working directly with international students and with colleagues across the Kaplan International group. You may be required to travel in the UK regularly either to visit universities and/or to our Kaplan colleges to advise students.

The position requires high levels of engagement with international students and our university partners, a highly proactive approach, and the provision of excellent customer service to ensure we provide the highest level of support for our students.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as an Education Administrator, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

University Placement Service Advisor - What you’ll bring to the role

• Be passionate about the value of education and student success.
• Have a highly detailed approach.
• Have first-rate interpersonal skills.
• Have an ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and situations.
• Have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Have empathy and patience, with a student-centred approach.
• Be results-driven and goal-oriented.
• Have a high interest in customer service & commitment to excellence.
• Strong intercultural skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel.

University Placement Service Advisor - What we do

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching, and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.

In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York, and University of West of England, Bristol, and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.

University Placement Service Advisor - What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family.
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services.
• Company pension contributions.
• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels.
• Medicash Health Cash Plan.

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.