Assistant Director of Student Life

FIE: Foundation for International Education is an international educational organisation working in partnership with universities and colleges in the US to provide immersive study abroad programs for undergraduate students in London, Dublin, and Amman.

FIE is currently seeking qualified, resourceful and confident applicants for the following full-time, permanent position.

Job Title: Assistant Director of Student Life

Location: South Kensington, London, England  

Start Date: 1^st June

Application deadline: 14^th April

Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Student Life will be assisting and supporting the Director of Student Life in the day­-to-day management and running of the Student Life Office, deputising for them in their absence. The successful applicant will also be responsible for developing, organising and executing FIE’s co-curricular programming.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• Substantial experience working with undergraduate students and/or in a people-Centred role.
• Aptitude for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organisation
• A broad knowledge of London and England as an educational and social resource
• Knowledge of the US and its people

Key Skills

• Excellent organisational and administration skills with a great attention to detail
• High level of IT competency, with a knowledge of the MS Office package, databases and social media
• Ability to develop and maintain high standards of service provision
• Excellent writing and communication skills, and an ability to engage effectively with different groups of stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritise their workload, and meet deadlines in a team setting

Job Description

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Application Process

Please submit a CV, covering letter, and the contact details of two referees as attachments via email to Ahmed Said at ababan@fie.org.uk In your covering letter, please include:

1. a) Where you saw this position advertised
2. b) What it is that interests you about this job opportunity
3. c) What skills, experience and knowledge you can offer to FIE in this capacity

Successful applicant will be required to produce acceptable documents confirm the right to work in the UK.

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

FIE promotes equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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