JOB DESCRIPTION
Specific Responsibilities
Service Delivery
• Coordinate the provision of specialist immigration advice and casework for international applicants and current students through a variety of methods, including in-person meetings, comprehensive written guidance and webinars • Develop and implement a regular drop-in service for applicants and current students and individual appointments where required • Provide specialist immigration advice on study and visa implications following a change of circumstances e.g. intermissions and withdrawals • Develop and implement regular advice sessions for students applying for further leave to remain under Tier 4 and visa extensions • Accurately interpret and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant Home Office legislation and regulations and good practice within the sector • Provide confidential immigration advice within the Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner (OISC) guidelines, the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) Code of Practice and UKCISA / Association of International Student Advisers (AISA) Code of Ethics • Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date case notes and statistics in line with University procedures and OISC guidelines • Work closely with academic staff, Admissions Managers, Head of International Recruitment and Student Services to share information on individual student cases subject to the University’s Confidentiality and Privacy policies • Liaise with the Visa Compliance Manager on ongoing complex student cases • Contribute to the development of policies and procedures within Student Immigration Compliance and Advice. • Maintain the guidance and information available to students and staff across all publications, including information contained on the University website • Undertake regular training and continuing professional development through attendance of conferences, peer networks and workshops • Maintain excellent working relationships with external agencies including UKCISA and the Home Office and represent the University at external events
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