External International Pathways Officer

Uniglobaltechnologies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking an External International Pathways Officer to support admissions and operations of international pathway activity. You will assist progression from foundation pathways into undergraduate study, working within the International Pathways Centre and partnering with external pathway providers.

You will coordinate admissions processes, support student experience and transition activities, and help manage relationships with key pathway partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education admissions.
• Experience with associated operational student processes.
• Ability to support admissions coordination activities.
• Ability to contribute to student experience and transition support.
• Experience working with international students or international pathway activity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the admissions function for students from external pathway providers.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Operations Manager on admissions activities.
• Support operational student processes linked to pathway admissions.
• Manage operational relationships with external pathway partners.
• Assist with international student experience activities and transition support.
• Support admissions onto the university’s International Foundation Year (IFY).
• Contribute to recruitment strategies for international undergraduate students.
• Support transition of students into undergraduate study.

Skills

Higher education admissions

Operational processes

Admissions coordination

Student experience & transition

International student experience

Job description

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

This employer operates 1 active branch campus in 1 country (since 2014)

OVERVIEW The University of Leeds is seeking an External International Pathways Officer to support the admissions and operational management of international pathway activity. This role focuses on supporting international students progressing through foundation pathways into undergraduate study at the university. Working within the International Pathways Centre, the position contributes to a high-quality student experience and supports collaboration with external pathway providers. The role involves close partnership with the Admissions Operations Manager to coordinate admissions processes and support operational relationships connected to external international pathways. The position also supports transition activity for students entering the university through these routes.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the admissions function for students from the university’s external international pathway providers
• Work closely with the Admissions Operations Manager on admissions activities
• Support operational student processes connected to pathway admissions
• Manage operational aspects of relationships with key external international pathway partners
• Support student experience activities for international students
• Assist with transition support for students progressing to the university
• Support admissions onto the university’s own International Foundation Year (IFY) as directed by the Admissions Operations Manager
• Contribute to the university strategy focused on recruiting international students at undergraduate level

Requirements

• Experience in higher education admissions
• Experience with associated operational student processes
• Ability to support admissions coordination activities
• Ability to contribute to student experience and transition support
• Experience working with international students or international pathway activity WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International pathways create important opportunities for students to progress into undergraduate study and become part of a university community. Effective admissions coordination and operational support help ensure international students receive a consistent and positive experience throughout their transition into higher education. This role supports strategic international recruitment goals while helping students successfully navigate admissions and progression processes. Strong operational support can improve the overall student experience and strengthen collaboration between university teams and external partners.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight direct experience in higher education admissions and student operations
• Provide examples of supporting international students or international education activity
• Demonstrate experience managing administrative processes accurately and efficiently
• Show evidence of collaboration with university teams or external partners
• Emphasize communication skills related to student experience and transition support
• Review the university application carefully and align examples with the stated responsibilities