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
OVERVIEW The University of Exeter is recruiting an International Student Advice Administrator for a part-time fixed-term role within International Student Community & Support in the Education and Academic Services directorate. This hybrid position supports international students from applications through to graduation and reports to the International Student Advice Manager. The role is available from 23 November 2026 until 12 June 2027 to provide cover for a secondment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with another part-time colleague and contribute to the student experience through customer service and administrative support.
Key responsibilities
- Support the recruitment, retention and experience of international students from application to graduation
- Provide excellent customer service to students
- Respond to selected student enquiries
- Support students with outstanding visa applications
- Prepare the International Student Newsletter
- Work collaboratively with another part-time International Student Advice Administrator
- Contribute as part of the International Student Community & Support team
Requirements
- Ability to work in a part-time (0.6 FTE) role
- Availability for a fixed-term position from 23 November 2026 until 12 June 2027
- Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with some time on campus and some from home
- Internal applicants only
- Applications for secondments are subject to line manager agreement WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role plays an important part in supporting international students throughout their student journey. Effective administration, timely communication, and coordinated support can improve the experience of students managing applications, visas, and academic transitions. The position also contributes to the wider international community at the university by helping deliver consistent support services and information at key stages of the student experience.
Bonus: Application advice
- Review the job description carefully and match your application to the administrative and student support duties listed
- Highlight any experience supporting international or student-facing services in higher education
- Provide examples of strong organisational skills, including managing schedules and responding to enquiries on time
- Demonstrate experience working collaboratively as part of a team or with a manager in a shared service environment
- Include evidence of clear written communication, especially if you have prepared newsletters or student communications before
- Check internal application and secondment requirements before submitting applications