Manager - University Placement Services

The above position in University Placement Services (UPS) is responsible for counselling, guidance and assistance with applications as well as enrolment for Taylor's College and Taylor's University Transfer students seeking to continue their studies at the universities of their choice. He / she must work closely with institutions or organisations to ensure that UPS provides the best possible placement services to all students. In addition, this position is responsible to achieve the desired outcomes and KPls related to placing all students to the universities of their choice.

KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES

University Placement — Locally or Overseas

• Create and promote awareness of UPS to all students, parents and stakeholders.
• Provide counselling, advise, guidance and assistance to all students and parents on university options and programmes, application procedures / processes, admission requirements, acceptances, student visas, accommodation, etc.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding documents for application submission, application status, acceptance of offer, visa status / documents (eg COE, CAS, ATAS, I20 etc), etc
• Track, record and maintain updated students information, correspondences (between students and UPS / UPS and institutions), university choices, applications and enrolments.

Programme Custodian

Liaise with Taylor's College and A Level Programme Office for students and parents engagement activities / events.

Country Custodian

Responsible for University Placement information and promotional activities / events for UK institutions (UK institutions and UK Foreign Branch Campuses in Malaysia)

System and Processes

Other Matters

MINIMUM ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Diploma / Degree in any field

RELATED EXPERIENCE

A highly motivated professional with at least 5 years of working experience

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

1. Assessment and referral skills2. Presentation and public speaking skills

3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

4. Knowledge on career, university placement and counselling principles and practices

5. Knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of students and potential students

6. Ability to work with institutions' representatives and any stakeholders

7. Ability to manage people to achieve the KPIs.

8. Developing and implementing strategies.

COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)

1. Matured (preferred) and self-motivated2. Dynamic with initiative

3. Good team player

4. Good working attitude

5. Pro-active and results oriented with a drive to succeed and achieve goals