Academic Interviewer & Engagement Officer - TLG College (Birmingham)
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Company Description
Company Description
Company: The Language Gallery College (TLG)
Department: Admissions
Role: Academic Interviewer & Engagement Officer
Reporting to: Admissions Manager
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Full Time (40-hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
The Language Gallery (TLG) is a contemporary institution, serving a diverse student population. TLG offer flexible higher education through blended learning, to support a widening participation audience, enhance accessibility, and deliver innovative, student-centered teaching both in-person and online. Evolving from our origins as a language pathway provider, TLG UK now plays a key role in supporting student progression into higher education through tailored CertHE and DipHE qualifications in Business Management, empowering learners to advance in their careers or pursue further academic study.
Our academic team consists of modern, progressive, professionals who have what it takes to motivate students from a variety of backgrounds, to inspire belief in students who are striving for professional and personal recognition and to scaffold students to succeed.
What we offer our colleagues:
* My Rewards Hub – handpicked discounts and deals from a wide and ever-growing list of providers.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a dedicated 24/7 access platform
* A great Refer-A-Friend (RAF) scheme in operation.
* Socials via ‘GOSH’: We love to celebrate events, our successes and recognise our colleagues for their contributions.
* Eyecare vouchers
* Various other benefits on offer from being part of Global University Systems (GUS) education network.
Position:
Academic Interviewers & Employability Officers are expected to work alongside the recruitment and admissions teams and the faculty to ensure effective and smooth running of the application process, interviews and be a proactive agent in the College employability, engagement and progression strategy. TLG seeks to ensure that all applicants who are interested in studying have relevant work experience, appropriate entry qualifications, numeracy and literacy skills, and have the required motivation, interest and capability to commit to their chosen course. Academic interviews follow formal entry requirements and appropriate admissions route, in addition, a judgement of an individual’s ability to fully engage with the selected studies to achieve their goal, is an essential part of the role. Conducting interviews and ensuring students understand the commitments and their own development needs is critical. Providing administrative and expert support to students, working alongside Faculty and Success Tutors, to build up students’ professional / soft skills, drive engagement, enhance employability is also key to achieve graduate outcomes.
Under the general direction of the Admissions Manager in terms of engagement and retention. The individual will perform duties related to the admission of students to the College, in accordance with admissions policy and procedures as well as possessing strong customer service skills, administrative competence, confidence, and an innate drive to achieve professionally, be adaptable, resilient and able to work under pressure.
* Conduct interviews, review student folders, CVs, and personal statements.
* Submit interview forms with evaluations.
* Recommend offers or rejections, building positive student relationships.
* Identify students needing additional support.
* Support student retention and progression with employability and career guidance.
* Develop an employability engagement strategy and report on admissions and progression.
Requirements:
Essential
* Relevant Interviewing and / or student admissions experience
* Academic administrative experience
* Experience supporting professional development
Desirable
* Relevant Industry experience (Business Management)
* Experience of conducting interviews in an academic setting
* Coaching experience
Knowledge & Skills
* Clear understanding of the requirements for HE studies, and good practices associated with interviewing
* Strong communication and Interpersonal skills with ability to guide and support
* Excellent attention to detail
* Understanding of Employability and Professional Development that will enhance Student Experience
* Problem Solving ability
Qualifications/Education
Essential
* A bachelor’s degree
Desirable
* A coaching qualification
Other information:
Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the TLG. Just click on the apply button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV to express your interest in the role.
We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at TLG and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.
TLG is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Education
* Industries
Higher Education, Education Administration Programs, and Education
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