UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON RECRUITING IN COUNTRY DESK OFFICER

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON RECRUITING IN COUNTRY DESK OFFICER

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

IN COUNTRY DESK OFFICER (FULL TIME) UKEAS NIGERIA

Vacancy Ref Num: UKEAS 06:14

The successful applicant will be based within the Lagos UKEAS office in Nigeria and will be responsible for recruitment and the follow up to prospective students on behalf of the University of Southampton. They will provide administrative support to manage student applications and will liaise with the University of Southampton to ensure that applicants are kept updated about their application and are processed as smoothly and efficiently as possible

Responsibilities include:

·         Promoting the University of Southampton brand in Nigeria

·         Responding to enquiries and maintaining contact with students via E-mail, telephone, skpe. Etc.

·         Ongoing counseling and follow up with students

·         Converting enquiries into application and subsequent registered students

·         Maintaining the student database for follow up activity with students

·         Preparing and sending application on behalf of students

·         Conducting follow up with the University to ensure timely updates and offers for students

·         Visa checking – confirm all documents are correct prior to visa submission

·         Office visits-take part in, and assist with, University of Southampton visits.

·         UKEAS fairs and British council exhibitions-assist with arrangements for these events and represent the University on the stand

·         Develop relationships with foundation schools and colleges.

Essential Requirements:

A graduate degree with minimum second class lower division

·         Must be able to work in a customer facing environment

·         Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills

·         Ability to work in teams and independently with minimal supervision

·         Proficient with Microsoft excel and PowerPoint

·         Ability to multitask as well as a high degree of attention to details

·         Experience of social media

·         Target driven

Industry: Education

Specialization: student requirement, customer service and office support required experience: 3 years post-NYSC experience

Application deadline: 23^rd June, 2014.

How to Apply:

Please send a full CV and a covering letter detailing why you think you are best suited for this job to: hr@ukeas.com.ng