Admissions Officer supporting Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

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About OneStep Global:

OneStep Global, a market entry firm specialized in the higher education sector. OneStep global helps

global universities, colleges, government organizations to land and expand across Asia, through stake

holder management and in country representation. OneStep global has been working with some very

prestigious universities and colleges across the world. The solutions vary from market development,

market entry and market presence. 

About RMIT:

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise in which teaching, research and

engagement are central to achieving positive impact and creating life-changing experiences for our

students.One of Australia’s original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has 83,000

students including 12,000 at postgraduate level.

The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational

education, applied and innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the

community. With three campuses in Melbourne (City, Brunswick and Bundoora), two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi

Minh City) and a centre in Barcelona, Spain, RMIT is a truly global university. RMIT also offers programs

through partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, and enjoys research

and industry partnerships on every continent.

RMIT prides itself on the strong industry links it has forged over its 130-year history. Collaboration with

industry is integral to the University’s leadership in applied research and education, and to the

development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

We are a 5-Star university under the QS Stars international evaluation system, and are 16th in the world

among universities less than 50 years old (2016–17 QS Top 50 Under 50 index).

In the 2016 QS World University Rankings by Subject, RMIT is 16th in the world (highest ranked in

Australia) in Art and Design, and 36th in the world (fourth highest in Australia) in Architecture and the

Built Environment. We are also among the world’s top 100 universities in Engineering (Civil and

Structural; Electrical and Electronic; and Mechanical, Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing);

Accounting and Finance; and Business and Management Studies).

Our research was ranked among the best in the world in the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia

evaluation. RMIT was rated “well above world standard” in 13 fields and “above world standard” in a

further nine fields.

The Role:

The Admissions Officer processes international student applications, undertakes assessment of

qualifications and facilitates selection of students for RMIT programs. The position also undertakes

recruitment and other tasks related to admissions and ensures the application and selection processes

achieve recruitment targets and meet customer service standards.

Reporting:

Reports to: International Admissions Manager, South Asia Hub or Admissions Coordinator

Direct Reports: Nil

Key Accountabilities:

• Process the admission of international students through efficient, timely and accurate assessment of applications including assessment against the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) framework based on set entrance criteria.
• Prepare and analyse data for internal and external reporting and run regular reports to ensure applications are assessed within agreed timeframes.
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of University programs including academic and English entry requirements.
• Identify, recommend, and document qualifications for the University’s recognition and inclusion into RMIT’s pathway/articulation documents. Suggest possible improvements in admissions procedures with the overall aim of improving application turnaround time.
• Handle inquiries, provide information, advice and referrals to other services on/off campus, in relation to program information, fee inquiries, enrolment status, student visas, Overseas Student Health Cover and scholarships.
• Efficient, timely and accurate updating of student records in the database, scanning of documents received in hard copy, manage notifications and emails generated by the system as well as external emails and incoming phone calls.
• Provide support to the International Admissions Manager, South Asia Hub, recruitment team and relevant stakeholders with respect to international marketing and recruitment of international students throughout India and South Asia region to RMIT University, with the aim of increasing student enrolments and meeting the recruitment target set for the region.
• Maintain excellent collaborative working relationships with the University’s agent representative network in the Region and assist the University in monitoring compliance by its recruitment agents in the region.
• Other activities across the Operations area as required.

Person Specifications:

• Knowledge of the assessment of international qualifications and Genuine Temporary Entrant criteria in the tertiary education system or an area related to international students.
• Well-developed skills in handling large amounts of detailed information and in working with complex criteria-based systems and procedures; with the ability to analyse, report and recommend.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, manage heavy workloads, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines, ability to work under pressure and be able to adapt to changing work practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an office environment and manage administrative tasks accurately, promptly and efficiently as well as understanding a variety of systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant work experience

Other

• Occasional travel within in India to participate in recruitment activities may be required.
• Attending work events after hours, on occasion, may be required.
• Flexibility to work after hours may be required during peak periods.
• Knowledge and experience of Australian international higher education is desirable.

Availability and start date

Immediate, however any notice period for the right candidate will be honored

NOTE:

OneStep Global is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the employment policies, procedures and practices which do not discriminate on grounds such as gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, race, religious belief, sexual orientation.