We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced International Admissions Assistant to join a small and friendly team based in Hertford, it is essential for the right candidate to have experience within international school admissions. 

This position will be working within the Admissions department who are responsible for all aspects of the admission of pupils to the School. The first point of call for prospective families is admissions and the department has a wealth of knowledge to assist parents/ guardians from their initial enquiry through to when their child joins the school. 

Main Duties:

• Carry out a wide range of administrative duties relating to all aspects of work in the Admissions office
• Ensure that all aspects of UK Visas and Immigration compliance for student visas and overseas agents are carried out diligently while ensuring that the school's robust policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Issue Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for overseas pupils on the Home Office Sponsor Management System
• Accurate monitoring and following up on passport and visa expiry dates
• Liaise with pupils educational guardians and ensure the School's guardianship policies are applied
• Entering and updating pupils application details on the CRM database (iSAMS)
• Assist with preparation and hosting of open events, entrance tests, interview and induction days
• Process enquiries over the telephone, email and database portal and make appropriate follow up calls to enquirers
• Deliver exceptional customer care on a consistent basis to both current and prospective families 
• Undertake general office duties such as writing letters, updating the database and maintaining files
• Understand and maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant statistical data affecting the Admissions department, including school numbers and available places (if applicable)
• Greet visitors to the school
• Ensure that all work is supported with an appropriate paper trail i.e. supported by a filing system that contains clear and accurate working papers

Person Specification:

• Proven experience within International School Admissions
• Experience of working in a busy, multi-disciplined office environment 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience of using a CRM database
• Advanced Excel skills
• High level communication skills with all relevant client groups, both internally and externally 
• Ability to understand and operate within a school environment 
• Flexible with the ability to adapt to changes to work schedules