To provide advice to, and to respond to queries from members of university staff concerning non-UK students. To advise students and staff on non-UK student’s eligibility for statutory Student Support, fee status, payment of fees as well as supporting international students who present as being in financial hardship. To work alongside the International Student Support Officers in providing a package of support to non-UK students, as well as the Student Advice Service in providing a confidential, supportive and objective service to the University community. To train, mentor, coach and monitor new and existing staff in providing immigration advice in line with the OISC’s Code of Standards. To provide information, advice and guidance to university management on the major issues affecting non-UK students and on issues around the OISC guidelines; contributing to the university’s strategic aims and policies relating to international students. To provide presentations and induction sessions (for example) with new international students, University of Brighton International College (UBIC) students, Pre-Sessional students, students attending the International Orientation Programme, Agents etc. To write reports relating to international issues; contributing to University publications such as web pages, the international prospectus; to formulate university responses to Home Office consultations relating to international students. General responsibilities These are standard to all University of Brighton job descriptions. To undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser grade. To adhere to the University’s Equality and Diversity Policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act The person specification focuses on the knowledge, qualifications, experience and skills (both general and technical) required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. You will be assessed by your completed application form (A), at interview (I) and in some instances through an exercise (E). Essential criteria A, I, E
To provide advice to, and to respond to queries from members of university staff concerning non-UK students. To advise students and staff on non-UK student’s eligibility for statutory Student Support, fee status, payment of fees as well as supporting international students who present as being in financial hardship. To work alongside the International Student Support Officers in providing a package of support to non-UK students, as well as the Student Advice Service in providing a confidential, supportive and objective service to the University community. To train, mentor, coach and monitor new and existing staff in providing immigration advice in line with the OISC’s Code of Standards. To provide information, advice and guidance to university management on the major issues affecting non-UK students and on issues around the OISC guidelines; contributing to the university’s strategic aims and policies relating to international students. To provide presentations and induction sessions (for example) with new international students, University of Brighton International College (UBIC) students, Pre-Sessional students, students attending the International Orientation Programme, Agents etc. To write reports relating to international issues; contributing to University publications such as web pages, the international prospectus; to formulate university responses to Home Office consultations relating to international students. General responsibilities These are standard to all University of Brighton job descriptions. To undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser grade. To adhere to the University’s Equality and Diversity Policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act The person specification focuses on the knowledge, qualifications, experience and skills (both general and technical) required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. You will be assessed by your completed application form (A), at interview (I) and in some instances through an exercise (E). Essential criteria A, I, E
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