Recruitment Liaison and Academic Pastoral Support Officer for International Academic Partnership

Opportunity Overview

We are looking for a Recruitment Liaison and Academic Pastoral Support Officer for International Academic Partnership. This role supports an international partnership within the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, focusing on academic recruitment, student support, and partnership development between the University of Salford (UoS) and LuXun Academy of Fine Art (LAFA) in China.

The post is split between the UK and China and involves delivering high-quality pastoral care, supporting student recruitment and progression, and strengthening collaborative relationships between partner institutions.

Due to funding deadlines this role will initially be advertised for 1 week but may close early subject to suitable candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on campus at LAFA with Level 4 and Level 5 students.
• Support and guide students interested in progressing to Level 6 study at UoS (UK).
• Maintain ongoing communication with prospective students via platforms such as WeChat.
• Plan and deliver targeted pastoral support activities in collaboration with academic colleagues and central support teams.
• Maintain strong relationships between UoS and LAFA, ensuring effective communication across existing and developing pathways.
• Work on Campus at the University of Salford to offer pastoral support for level 6 students throughout their process of postgraduate application processes.
• Support students with Visa applications, language testing and accomodation processes at key stages of the year.

About the School or About the Department

The School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology is a leading centre for practice-based education in the creative disciplines. Through significant investment in our staff and facilities, we are strengthening our position as a centre of excellence for socially engaged teaching practice and research whose graduates are sought after as content creators and for the innovative application of creative technology, both in the creative industries and across wider sectors of the economy. Our vision is to become a top quartile provider of practice-based education in the creative industries, continuing to advance our standing as a destination of choice for students in the UK and internationally.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential

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