IFY Admissions Officer

A bit about us.. 

The International and Regional Development Directorate is a fundamental department in delivering the University’s internationalisation strategy and ICZ (Industry Collaboration Zones) agenda. The Directorate includes: Degree Apprenticeships, UK and International Partnerships, the International Office, Salford Languages, Enterprise and the ICZ support team.

Salford Languages is a centre of international study and language learning, offering a range of British Council-accredited English language courses and foreign language programmes to current and prospective University of Salford students. Salford Languages is ranked in the top 10 best University English Language Centres in the UK (EL Gazette). The English language teaching and support at Salford has passed a rigorous inspection process. Every one of our English language courses is fully accredited by the British Council and we are a member of English UK.

So what will the role involve?

• This role requires you to have a valid DBS-check certificate for the whole period that you are engaged in regulated activity with under-18s or vulnerable adults.

• Play a key role in ensuring that the student targets are achieved, and that applications are processed accurately and efficiently in accordance with University policy and procedure and the requirements set by academic colleagues.

• Be responsible for dealing with a wide range of applications to the University advising on decisions on International Foundation Year applications against set entry criteria, and for building / maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues in academic and University services areas.

• Be responsible for overseeing all IFY applications on behalf of Salford Languages, helping to ensure that all applications are dealt with in a timely and consistent manner. You will be required to develop a detailed understanding of both international and UK qualifications (for IFY entry) and of UKVI practice and regulations. 

• Please note that due to global time-zone impacts on the role, the IFY Admissions Officer will be occasionally expected to work weekends and outside of normal office hours.

Please be aware that during exceptionally busy periods (e.g. August, September & December) it may be necessary to restrict annual leave.

What’s in it for you?

With over 200 languages spoken across Greater Manchester, we want to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community in our everyday conversations.  Our student population is already incredibly diverse and we want to ensure this is reflected across our colleague profile as well. 

To help you, we have wide ranging colleague support networks, promoting awareness events throughout the year and giving you the opportunity to share your experiences with others. Our extensive faith centre facilities reflect our continuing commitment to support the student and colleague experience and the beliefs and values you bring to our community. 

There is a varied benefits package available through ‘MySalford’ where you can tailor your benefits to suit your own lifestyle – everything from additional annual leave, savings on High Street shopping, travel discounts as well as health and wellbeing support. To maintain work/life balance, when appropriate you can connect to work from wherever you are.

An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

However you identify, whatever your pathway has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong -  watch us in action here!

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