Amanda Barton Email & Phone Number

Lewes, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

Relationship development with key stakeholders including academics, professional services and external colleagues at other universities, etcDevelopment of academic departments’ careers operational plans and annual reports using primary and secondary data analysis and evaluation. Development and delivery of a range of careers and employability related activities both centrally and academic department specific including engaging interactive group workshops, webinars and videos on a range of themes (job search and the hidden job market, self-confidence and resilience, succeeding at interviews, CVs/cover letters/job applications, how your study abroad experience can help shape your future, networking and optimising your LinkedIn profile, SOAS Careers Service for Offer Holders, Welcome Week for international students, etc)Delivery of 121 careers and employability support to students and graduates, both online and in person including careers guidance and practice interviewsKeeping abreast of developments in recruitment practices across various sectors and labour market trends, etc. Collaborating with colleagues in the delivery of other university events including Open Days, Clearing, etc.Undertaking continuous professional development including via The Careers Group, AGCAS, Institute of Student Employers, etcKeeping abreast of developments in recruitment practices across various sectors and labour market trends, etc.

Lewes, England, United Kingdom

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Lewes, England, United Kingdom

Lewes, England, United Kingdom

Lewes, East Sussex

Lewes, East Sussex

Brighton

Development of new markets within Europe for student recruitment and partnership development (EU countries focusing on France, Spain, Germany and Italy, as well as Switzerland, Russia, Turkey, Norway, and recruitment of international students from within UK).Development of regional and market-specific recruitment and partnership strategies, operational plans and activities achieving above target enrolments. Relationship development with key stakeholders including international schools, universities, academics, alumni, student ambassadors, sponsors, agents, British Council, etc.Organisation and participation of recruitment trips throughout academic year including events (World Grad School Tour, British Council, Council for International Schools, etc), as well as private visits to international schools, universities, agents and sponsors, occasionally accompanied by academics.Regular hosting of campus visits from international schools, universities, agents, etc.Identification and facilitation of potential partnership opportunities between University of Sussex and other overseas universities for student exchange, joint-degree delivery and research collaboration.Development and management of a large portfolio of international scholarships on behalf of the International Office (Chevening, Jean Monnet, Santander, overseas government departments etc).Relationship management of agents on behalf of the International Office including undertaking performance review, agreements, training, leading on organisation of large campus-based agent conference, administration of invoicing and payments, etc.Development of various initiatives on behalf of International Office including the International Student Ambassador scheme, CRM system to improve customer service and gather valuable market intelligence, country-specific web pages, policy and procedure for review of entry requirements, etc.Development of marketing and IAG resources both online and in print.

London, United Kingdom

Development of new and existing international markets for student recruitment and partnership development (Hong Kong, India, Japan, Kenya, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, UK international students).Development of market-specific recruitment strategies, operational plans and activities resulting in above target enrolments.Relationship development with key stakeholders including international schools, universities, academics, alumni, student ambassadors, agents, sponsors, British Council, etc.Appointment and management of first agents for the International Office in Thailand and Japan.Participation in recruitment events including WGST, British Council, CIS, etc, as well as private visits to schools, universities, agents, etc.Lead organisation of the SOAS International Students Orientation weekend involving over 1000+ newly arriving international students to campus, various events including talks and presentations by academics and professional services, evening reception, etc. Regularly hosting campus visits from international schools, colleges, universities, etc. Development of initiatives on behalf of International team including the CRM system to improve customer service and gather valuable market intelligence, country-specific web pages, buddy scheme for students from South Korea and Japan, etc. Collaboration on development of marketing resources both online and in print.Supervision of support staff and student ambassadors.

London, United Kingdom

Development of new and existing international markets for student recruitment and partnership development (Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Taiwan, and recruitment of international students from within UK).Collaboration with the University of London External Programme and consortium partners (UCL, Imperial, King’s College London) in markets where relevant for student recruitment.Development of market-specific recruitment strategies, operational plans and activities resulting in above target enrolments.Relationship development with key stakeholders including international schools, universities, alumni, academics, sponsors, British Council, etcParticipation in recruitment events including WGST, British Council, CIS, private visits to schools, universities, agents, etc.Hosting campus visits from schools, colleges, universities, etc.Development of initiatives on behalf of the International team including CRM system to improve customer service and gather valuable market intelligence, country-specific web pages, etc.Collaboration on development of marketing resources both online and in print. Contribution to development of Widening Participation strategy and access agreement, as well as undertaking activities with local FE and Sixth Form Colleges.Recruitment, training and supervision of international student ambassadors.Supported development and implementation of LSE’s first overseas summer school in Bangkok.Line-management of support staff.

London, United Kingdom

Development and implementation of new administration and support system for delivery of programme and recruitment of students (year abroad, two-term and single-term programmes totalling 1000+ students per academic year) including collection and dissemination of class and exam grades, production of transcripts and their timely dissemination.Participation in monthly recruitment and liaison trips to North America with the Senior Tutor, visiting university partners, attending recruitment events, NAFSA, etc.Provision of pastoral and academic support to students (visas, housing, credit transfer, etc).Provision of advice and support to other stakeholders including Study Abroad Advisers, agents, academics, etc. Organisation and delivery of campus events including Orientation weekend, farewell events, workshops on various topics for current students (transferring and competing degree at LSE, finding housing in the private sector, etcDevelopment of marketing and guidance resources for various stakeholders (prospective students, academics, study abroad advisors, etc). Supervision of temporary support staff during peak periods.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Geography/Development Studies

Dissertation: The socioeconomic impacts of Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) on low-income groups in Latin America

Spanish Language

City And Guilds, L4 Advice And Guidance