JOB DESCRIPTION
Student Services Team Leader – Fixed term
ILSC & Greystone College Australia, part of the ILSC Education Group, is a private language and career college with campuses in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, as well as in Canada and India.
This varied and challenging position is open in our Perth Campus and offers numerous opportunities for growth and development within the international education industry. The Student Services Team Leader role reports to the Student Services Manager and is responsible for a variety of functions, such as :
Student Advising Duties
- Assist in coordinating and providing student advising services to students (ELICOS & VET) on aspects such as cultural acclimatization and general academic concerns.
- Ensure student advising service is consistent, professional, timely, proactive, and in accordance with ILSC’s guidelines
- Support the management of non-academic issues and escalate exceptional cases as needed
- Support special projects on a national scale.
- Supporting the supervision of the team on academic and financial intervention and problem-solving (if required)
- Issuing COEs and working with the school's database system.
- Knowledge of in-house mental health services for students, as well as students’ health
- Supporting student accommodation requests ( Homestay and student residence)
- Ensure special duty of care is followed by underage students on campus with regular check-ins
- Supporting the supervision of the team in preparation for new students intake (ELICOS & VET)
- Supporting the supervision of the team on the creation and revision of invoices and payment plans.
- Supporting the supervision of the team in answering agents' phone calls, responding to questions about current student status and providing course information.
- Supporting the supervision of the team in facilitating student extensions
- Supporting the supervision of the team in acting as a point of contact for walk-in students, conducting school tours and ensuring successful conversion.
Reception duties
Preparing new student orientation and intake documentsSupporting local teams with the weekly orientation process for new students (including pre-arrival checks and communication, Day Orientation, and late-comer follow-up)Managing textbook inventory and distributionUpdating the school’s academic management system (Odyssey), learner management system (MOODLE), as well as other databases (PRISMS)Helping students with login issues to the myILSC App and other organisations’ forms.Preparing graduation certificates and letters of completionPurchasing OSHC (student health insurance) and ensuring students receive their insurance cardsOrdering and managing stationery and school suppliesCoordinating with cleaners to ensure the quality of cleanliness of the campus, making sure that the premises are always kept clean and in good conditionProcess credit card expenses reconciliation in the systemOther
Ad-hoc National Student Services tasks (to be determined)"Assisting the Manager, National Manager & Academic Director with assigned tasks.Attending general staff and team meetings, as well as assigned training sessions.Supporting the management of the day-to-day activities of the team. (Email allocation, student counselling, agency visits, campus tours, etc.)Support motivating the team to achieve organizational goals (provide good customer service)Support the manager in delegating tasks to team members. Developing and implementing a timeline to complete tasksSupporting the training of team members to maximize their potentialEmpowering team members with skills to improve their confidence, knowledge, and communication skills.Contributing to the growth of the company through a successful teamCreating a pleasant working environment that inspires the teamSelection Criteria :
Understanding key regulatory compliance requirements, including : ESOS Act, National Code , ELICOS Standards , NEASWorking experience within the education industry.Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentProven leadership skillsOutstanding organisational and prioritising skillsDemonstrated customer service skillsEffective and clear written and oral communication in EnglishExcellent technical skills (Database, Microsoft , PRISMS, etc)Able to respond appropriately and promptly to a variety of enquiries from current and prospective students, agents and sales teamsAble to find information and work independently and collaboratively with other departmentsAble to be flexible, adaptable and have problem-solving skillsAble to always maintain composure and professional behaviour, especially while under pressureProactive in taking the lead on tasks and collaborating with the team on the workloadPatient, empathetic and approachableApplications must include a Cover Letter detailing recent relevant business experience and an updated Resume.
Working Hours and working rights :
This is a full-time position and has an immediate start.This position is a one-year fixed-term, based at the Perth Campus. Working from home arrangements will not be available.Our ordinary hours of work are between : am and : pm from Monday to Friday. Schedules will be discussed with the manager and must adhere to operational requirements.Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia are required.About ELS, ILSC & Greystone College
A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in and Greystone College in , offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia.
In early , ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Education Services, bringing together over years of combined experience in delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since , when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.
Our Mission
To provide our global community with transformative learning, living, and work experiences through high-quality language, career, and higher education programs.
Our Core Values
PASSION : To enrich & transform people’s livesINNOVATION : To evolve through creativity & diversity.RESPECT : To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.COLLABORATION : To build community & achieve more togetherINTEGRITY : To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do.Equal Opportunity Statement
ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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