ASU London - Visa Compliance & Admissions Specialist
The Visa Compliance and Admissions Specialist is a key role within the Admissions & Immigration Compliance team.
VISA COMPLIANCE AND ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST
REPORTS TO: Head of Admissions and Immigration Compliance
SALARY: Up to £48,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: London (hybrid working)
CONTRACT: Permanent
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Visa Compliance and Admissions Specialist is a key role within the Admissions & Immigration Compliance team. The role will involve the issuing of CAS to incoming students, along with the necessary due diligence that this process involves. Alongside this, they will be supporting the Head of Admissions and Immigration Compliance with ensuring all aspects of the student lifecycle are compliant by UKVI standards.
As well as immigration compliance, the postholder will also provide admissions support in the processing of applications made to ASU London from the initial application through to offer-making.
This is a senior role who works to best practices, can identify and recommend improvements in admissions and compliance processes, plus maintain a fair and transparent approach.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Issuing CAS and undertaking the necessary checks prior to issuance
Assisting with attendance monitoring and other compliance-based tasks relating to current students
Working with the Head of Admissions and Immigration Compliance on audit readiness
Provide guidance to colleagues on matters relating to UKVI
Provide empathetic and professional handling of admissions enquiries from prospective students, applicants and other external parties. This can be via telephone, email, UCAS, our applicant portal and/or our Enrolment Advisers
Process applications to assess suitability for study at ASU London - from initial screening checks to offer-making with fairness and consistency
Liaise with faculty staff regarding applications that are borderline or possess extenuating circumstances which require an academic decision
Provide general guidance on our admissions process, advising on entry requirements, assessing fee status, checking academic qualifications and right to study
Work closely with our Enrolment Advisors to ensure alignment in messaging and the successful gathering of any required documentation where necessary
Ensure admission records are complete and accurate, entering student data/information onto EBS and generating reports as required
Providing support and a presence for open days, online events, enrolment, graduation and similar events
Representing ASU London at external events when required
Taking a supervisory role during the Confirmation and Clearing period
Assistance in the administration and awarding of scholarships
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Experience of working in Higher Education admissions
Experience of UCAS from an institutional perspective
Demonstrable experience in delivering continuous improvements, using lessons learned to drive service and process enhancement
Understanding of the UK education system and qualifications frameworks
Solid knowledge of international qualifications and education systems, including but not limited to the USA
Knowledgeable of UKVI requirements and regulations relating to the admission of sponsored and non-sponsored students
Experience with UKVI’s SMS, ideally as a Level 2 user
Excellent communicator and keen to be flexible, contributing to the wider team
Proficient in MS Office with the aptitude to learn to use digital products and applications such as Microsoft teams, SharePoint
Experience working with application/student records systems
Ability to work to tight deadlines, absorbing changing priorities and willing to take initiative as and when required.
Ability to develop collaborative relationships within direct team and wider ASU London colleagues and across teams
Desirable
Experience working with Foundation providers and overseas agents from an admissions perspective
Knowledge of UKVI requirements and regulations relating to enrolled sponsored and non-sponsored students
Experience using Enroly CAS Shield and EBS (Tribal)
How to Apply:
To apply, please select Apply Now on our online portal, by Friday 29th May. You will be required to upload your CV, cover letter and answer some application questions.
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- Organisation
- ASU London
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- £48,000
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