Student Services

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Kaplan International Full time

**Student Services - Accommodation Welfare Assistant**

**Reference number**: JR238412

**Location**:Edinburgh

**Working pattern**: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

**Contract Type**:10 Week Fixed Term Contract - June 2024 to August 2024

**Number of roles**:1

**Salary**: £22,000 - £24,000 per annum pro rata

We are looking for an Accommodation Welfare Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for somebody with a passion for customer service to join our team as a Student Services and Accommodation Welfare Assistant, on a fixed term basis over our very busy Summer period. You’ll be assisting and working alongside the school team, taking care of all general customer service queries, student finance and day-to-day student administration. You will ensure the best option is available for students staying in our accommodation alongside monitoring the wellbeing of all our students. In summary, you’ll help students have an excellent Kaplan experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional Customer Services Assistant, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

**What you’ll bring to the role**
- Experience in administration work (preferably in an ELT environment)
- Experience in working in a customer-facing environment
- Ability to deal with and resolve a high volume of queries efficiently
- Ability to find and present solutions
- Ability to relate to and build rapport with international students
- Ability to use initiative and make decisions when required
- Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as a member of a team
- Ability to manage and implement change.

**What we do**

Every year, Kaplan International Languages (KIL) helps students from various countries to develop and improve their English language skills. With a network of schools spanning 6 countries, KIL has the largest presence of any international language school in the English-speaking world. Our schools are in vibrant, sought-after and convenient locations, providing our students with the right environment to achieve their goals. We offer a wide selection of courses from General English and exam courses through to 8-month intensive programs.

**What we offer**

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- 28 days annual leave*
- Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
- 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
- Company pension contributions
- Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
- Medicash Health Cash Plan
- Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time._

**How to apply**

**Additional Application Information**

Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

**Application Support**

**Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

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