Student Support Officer

Elizabeth School of London; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Student Support Officer. The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service to students, assist with inquiries like admissions and course registrations, and maintain accurate student records. The role demands excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. The position offers a detailed benefits package including annual leave, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave (7.2 weeks)

Workplace pension scheme

Company Sick Policy

Career development opportunities

Gym membership discounts

Financial wellbeing education

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Assist students with their inquiries including admissions and course registrations.
• Maintain accurate student records ensuring data confidentiality.
• Organize events and coordinate student activities.
• Support the admissions process with applications and interviews.

Skills

Customer Service Standards

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

IT proficiency

Job description

As a Student Support Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our educational institution. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to various departments and assisting students with their queries and concerns. Your attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and strong communication abilities will contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to students, staff, and visitors, both in person and over the phone.
• Assist students with their inquiries, including admissions, course registrations, timetables, and general information.
• Maintain accurate student records and databases, ensuring data confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating events, workshops, and student activities.
• Handle general administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, and managing office supplies.
• Support the admissions process by processing applications, conducting interviews, and assisting with enrolment procedures.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth communication and coordination of administrative tasks.
• Undertake any other administrative duties as required by the management team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Customer Service Standards
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and workloads, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, demonstrating a positive approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to learn and develop and contribute to the wider activities of Student Support and of the school.
• Demonstrate empathy to understand and address students' concerns.
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• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building rapport and trust with students.
• Capacity to assess situations and provide practical solutions.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and student needs.
• Proficiency in using IT technology to record and search student data base.

Desirable

• Higher Education Experience
• Knowledge of counselling techniques to provide emotional support.

Elizabeth School is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and empowering students to achieve their full potential. With a strong focus on academic excellence and personal development, we strive to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for our students. Currently have seven campuses located in major cities including Birmingham, London, Leeds, Leicester, Manchester and Northampton. We are currently seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Student Support Officer.

Benefits

• Annual leave (7.2 weeks)
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Company Sick Policy.
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Career development opportunities
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts
• Retail discount schemes
• Cinema discounts
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities
• Financial wellbeing - personal debt advise.
• Financial wellbeing education
• My Mind Pal (mental fitness)