Managed and coordinated the recruitment activities of the University of South Wales in the Indian Sub Continent as a part of the International and EU Recruitment team. Developed and implemented marketing and recruitment strategies in target countries/regions to increase the number of full fee paying students studying at the University of South Wales.Achieved recruitment targets in designated markets through analysis of market intelligence and close collaboration with a range of stakeholders, both inside and outside the University.Worked closely with the Enquires and Admissions team to achieve timely and accurate processing of applications and provision of information relating to qualifications for entry to higher education in the UK.Arranged and attended International Education Fairs organised in the targeted countries to meet prospective students.IdentifIed, recruited, trained and and monitored a network of contracted recruitment agents.To provide reports on enquiries, applications, offers, acceptances and enrolments.Assisted in the development of literature, promotional material and website content and the maintenance of databases and files. AchievementsConducted 34 Oversees visits to 14 Countries representing the University and UK Education system. Built mutually beneficial relationships with University Faculties, partner institutions and other education providers which were identified as sources for student recruitment.Delivered and coordinated presentations and interactive workshops at home and abroad in schools, Higher Education institutions, universities and at formal official functions.Instrumental in designing with the Welsh Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce a Memorandum of Understanding for the promotion of recruitment activities in Bangladesh Prepared budget proposals, admission agreements, due diligence documents and Memorandums of Understanding.Created specific market promotional materials for the Indian Sub Continent.

Worked as part of the student advisory service team to provide assistance, guidance and support to students and staff.Working with academic and professional colleagues across the Faculty and the rest of the university to provide an integrated student service.Took a lead role in managing the day to day student administration activities for a designated area providing support for the business process of key events, for example, induction, attendance monitoring, withdrawal and suspension, retention, progression.Developed and organised School based induction activities and follow-up orientationactivities which promote inter-cultural integration. Liased with university departments regarding visa advice, accommodation, finance and general conduct.Attended School committees, to discuss learning support issues or specific student cases. Developed a good working knowledge of University regulations and procedures which are relevant to the Business School’s students.Provided one-to-one support to students encountering problems acclimatising to the university life, academic practice or issues in their personal life. Referred students to appropriate Professional Services and follow up with student to ensure matters had been resolved.Administrator for the Tier 4 Attendance System. AchievementsMaintained close links with student representatives and assisted them to develop strategies to support students with queries or concerns or indicate problems through the Student Voice Representatives organisation.Developed a good working knowledge of university regulations and procedures which were relevant to the Business School’s students.Worked with colleagues to develop and maintain common standards for student support across the University faculties based on best practice.Praised for the development and implementation of the Tier 4 attendance monitoring process where my thoroughness and attention to detail was commented upon in an audit.

Worked to improve the educational quality and experience at University based on student feedback through Student Voice Representatives, Academic Course Representatives, School Forums, Student Council Campaign Representatives, the National Student Survey (NSS) and nationally initiated education campaigns.Promoted, extended and defended the rights of all students at the University.Acted as a voice for students particularly on matters pertaining to education, learning and teaching space, facilities, libraries and IT; also regarding spaces for specific student needs including those in liberation and faith groups.Supported and nurtured the creation and working of student communities within and outside the university.Acted as an liaison officer with the university services that have a significant impact on students’ ability to learn.AchievementsSuccessfully represented students on welfare matters and at academic appeal hearings.Worked with local government agencies and other relevant external organisations for the benefit of students at the university.Represented the university on many committees including the Academic Board and Directorate and helped to contribute to the strategic direction of the university.Attended and spoke on university issues at National conferences.Ran campaigns on welfare, liberation, International and interfaith issues and assisted in campaigns that other officers were running.Assisted overseas students with issues they faced after recruitment.Received for commitment whilst working within sabbatical positions a life time membership award from the Glamorgan Students Union.

Member of Student Council and Trustee of Student Union.Responsible for the monthly publication of the University newspaper entitled “TAG”.Developed communication across the campuses.Provided information on events and issues to encourage students to become engaged with all the university has to offer.Organised events to raise funds for student union activities.Delivered presentations to prospective new students and their parents.Held Annual General Meetings and disciplinary hearings for the Student Union.AchievementsAppeared on Sky TV as the Student Union’s representative in a discussion with Kay Burley on the potential effects of the Government’s Spending Review.Utilised the university web site, social media and videos to ensure that all students and the university itself were conversant with the progress of the campaign of the university’s involvement in the NUS National Demonstrations in London against the rise in tuition fees.Led a small committee to organise fundraising activities to raise money towards the cost of transporting 140 students and staff to London on the day of the National Demonstrations.Arranged meeting with local home MP in the Houses of Parliament on the day of the NUS Demonstrations.Led and coordinated a “Movember” fundraising campaign which in 2010 raised the highest individual amount by any British university.Prepared a number of promotional videos for “You Tube” and the university intranet to promote the university sports programme and to advertise “Fair Trade Week”.Used social media to promote events across the three campuses of the university to encourage integration of all students.Encouraged students from all backgrounds to become involved with student union activities such as Student Voice Representatives, Course Representative schemes and the Student Council and particularly for international students to become involved in both intramural and competitive sport.

Maintained the Council’s Inspection database to ensure work was recorded and fees accounted for.Updated and monitored the Building Control database and raise invoices.Responded in writing and over the telephone to enquiries from members of the public and professionals such as architects and builders. AchievementsReceived praise for excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

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