Job Description
Position:
International Engagement and Experience Intern
Academic Group/Service
Student Recruitment and Admissions / Student Experience
Reference:
UOB-GI02
Grade:
Grade 2
Status:
Fixed term – 6 months
Hours:
Full-time; 36.25 hours per week
Responsible to:
Student Recruitment Manager
Background:
The Graduate Internship Scheme provides a fixed-term employment opportunity for students
who have successfully graduated to Degree level from the University of Bolton. This
opportunity is open to UoB graduates who have completed during the academic year
2015/16.
The Scheme is intended for graduates to gain valuable experience of working within a busy
customer facing environment. The University’s intention is to create opportunities across a
number of functions, which will enable graduates from a range of disciplines to gain and
develop transferable skills within the work environment.
The primary contact for the scheme will be the Head of Careers and Employability. The
placement, will however, have an identified line manager within the dedicated Academic
Group/Professional Support Service to which they are assigned.
There will be a relevant period of induction so that the placement is integrated into the
University’s business processes. In particular, certain mandatory training will be put in place
and a mentor allocated, where it is considered appropriate.
The role holder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be expected to continually
monitor and evaluate their progress to be able to demonstrate a transferable skills-set at the
completion of the placement with the University.
The role holder will be expected to have an understanding and awareness of the
requirements in respect to Health and Safety at Work, together with the principles of the
legislative Acts relating to Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Bribery.
Main Function of the Internship:
The aim is to give the role holder an opportunity to encounter a wide range of
internal/external activities that are undertaken on a day to day basis within the University.
This is an opportunity for recent University of Bolton graduates to develop the skills and
experience required for many potential graduate professions.
The role will require interaction with University staff, students, graduates and organisations
external to the institution. The post holder will also need to be able to work outside of normal
hours when required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Working alongside Student Recruitment and Admissions and the Student Experience teams
the intern will look at international students’ pre-arrival recruitment and conversion
processes, induction and ongoing support and integration into university life. The intern will
identify and communicate key messages in a planned and organised manner to make
international student journey efficient and uncomplicated.
Other key tasks include:

To help the University of Bolton be competitive with comparable institutions who
heavily invest in international recruitment.

To develop specific content, both print and digital, for international audiences and
groups.

To help develop a new contact and engagement framework for the University for
international students.

To create personalisation of key messages by level and country around pre-arrival
needs and support.

Assist with the development of incorporating an English module on Moodle.
Additional Information
1. Work flexibly and support other services at peak times, as directed by your line
manager.
2. To assist with the collection of data for the annual Destination of Leavers from Higher
Education Survey.
3. To work flexibly as part of the team, which may require working evenings and
weekends when required. To assist with open days and enrolment periods and cover
other areas in times of staff shortage.
4. Undertake other duties commensurate with the nature and grading of the role as
determined by your line manager.
Person Specification
Position:
Academic
Group/Service
International Engagement and Experience Intern
Student Recruitment/Student Experience
Criteria
Reference:
Priority
UOB-GI02
(1/2/3)
Method of Assessment
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Documentation
CV/Supporting
Statement/Documentation
1
1 a)
Qualifications
Degree gained from the University of Bolton
1 b)
1
2 b)
Educated to GCSE, grade C or equivalent in English and
Mathematics, or equivalent standard of education
Skills / Knowledge
Awareness of the requirements associated with working
within a customer service environment
Able to work to briefs or specifications provided by the team
2 c)
Creative and responsive approach to work
1
2 d)
Well organised with good attention to detail
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 e)
Able to work under pressure and to tight timescales and
deadlines
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite/Premier and/or After
Effects
An understanding and appreciation of the international
application process
Experience
Experience of communicating and working with a range of
different groups and stakeholders
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
4
4 a)
Experience of producing integrated print and digital collateral
for specific campaigns and projects
Personal Qualities
Good attention to detail
1
4 b)
An enthusiastic and positive outlook
1
4 c)
Able to work as part of a team
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
5
Other
5 a)
Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the
University, which may require working at times outside of
normal working hours
1
Interview
5b
Commitment to the University’s policy on equal
opportunities and diversity
1
Interview
5 c)
Willing to undertake appropriate staff development to keep
up to date with the requirements of the role, which may take
place outside the University
1
Interview
2
2 a)
2 f)
2 g)
3
3 a)
3 b)
1
1
2
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
Note:
1. Priority 1 indicates vital criteria - a candidate would be unsuccessful if unable to satisfy a Priority
1 criteria.
2. Priority 2 indicates desirable criteria - candidates failing to satisfy a number of these are unlikely
to be successful.
3. Priority 3 indicates criteria not specifically required for the post but in a competitive situation
may be used to select candidates who cannot be separated on priorities 1. and 2.
4. Please note it is normally expected that a new appointee will commence at the bottom of grade.