INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADOR

You will support the Global Student Advisory Service by welcoming newly arrived international students primarily in September, January and May and helping them navigate unfamiliar university and UK procedures. You will offer guidance and reassurance to students, fostering a sense of belonging and community and provide one to one support where necessary. You will also participate in student-focussed activities throughout the academic year where required. As a representative of Cardiff Metropolitan University, you will always set a positive example, acting in a professional manner by showing respect for persons of all backgrounds, ethnicities and abilities.

You’ll support by:

• Assisting in setting up and delivering the international student Welcome Event, as well as other events throughout the year, organising students and answering student queries.
• Assisting in welcoming students, giving them general advice about university life and Cardiff and answering their questions. Advice will include unfamiliar UK procedures such as opening bank accounts, registering with a doctor, finding accommodation, enrolment etc.
• Being responsible for signposting students and referring any complex/sensitive student issues to the Global Student Advisory Service.
• Taking groups of international students on tours around campus. Students will be shown and given information about the buildings and facilities on campus including ICT/learning facilities, Students Union, Student Services, Global Lounge, I-Zone, schools and Sports facilities etc.

FURTHER DETAILS:

Job Description
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
We use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Please refer the Job description for details