Study Abroad Coordinator

SOAS University of London • London, England, United Kingdom • £31.17k - £34.80k / year • 6d ago

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 post holder will work closely across the Study Abroad team to support with administration and student engagement, as well as leading on the Turing Scheme. Strong customer service and administration skills, and an eagerness to work collaboratively with colleagues are essential for this role. The ideal candidate will be pro-active and have strong time-management skills.

Duties include:

Acting as the first point of contact with prospective students, current students & alumni of the Study Abroad and Exchange programme by managing all enquiries in the SOAS Abroad inbox.

Oversee the administration of all student data related to outbound study abroad students, including confirming progression to go abroad, maintaining records whilst abroad, & following up on transcripts on a student’s return to SOAS.

Providing administrative support to the Inbound Study Abroad Officer in peak periods.

Supporting with Study Abroad & MSRA events, including Arrivals Week and Pre-departure events.

Managing the Buddy Scheme, administering and organising social activities connecting inbound and outbound students together.

Providing administrative support for the Turing scheme including processing of payments and invoices and disbursement of funding to students, ensuring the university meets all requirements and deadlines in relation to the Turing Scheme.

About theRole

The Study Abroad team sits within the Student Recruitment team which is part of the Directorate of Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions. The Study Abroad team are responsible for providing support and guidance to students and staff regarding semester and year-long study abroad activities. This is a growing area within the university with ambitious targets to grow partnerships, increase numbers and improve the overall study abroad experience.

What we offer:

44 Days holiday (including 30 days annual leave 8 bank holiday & 6 closure days)
Flexible working option
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme, free eye tests & season ticket loan
Enhanced maternity, paternity and partner leave.
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted gym membership

Please visit https://www.soas.ac.uk/why-work-us to find out more.

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 & responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

Closing date:6th March 2025 (This advertisement may close early if we receive a sufficient number of applications)

Interviews to be held: TBC

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contactHR Contact Form | SOAS.

'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract

£31,174 to £34,795 per annum

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