Edinburgh College
Erasmus Student Work Placement in the UK
EMPLOYER INFORMATION | |
Name of organisation | Edinburgh College (Sighthill Campus) |
Address inc post code | Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 4DE |
Telephone | 00 44 (0) 131 535 4778 |
Fax | 00 44 (0) 131 535 4666 |
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Number of employees | 1,200 |
Short description of the company | Edinburgh College is a Further Education College based in the City of Edinburgh. The Sighthill Campus is located in the west of the city. |
CONTACT DETAILS | |
Contact person for this placement | Sarah Gore |
Department and designation / job title | International International Development Executive |
Direct telephone number | 00 44 (0) 131 535 4778 |
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Application Procedure | |
Who to apply to (including. contact details) | Please email a European CV (http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) and personal statement to Sarah at erasmus@edinburghcollege.ac.uk before the deadline. |
Deadline for applications | Sunday 12th May |
Application process | Applicants will be informed of the outcome by Friday 17th May |
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PLACEMENT INFORMATION | |
Department / Function | International Office |
Description of activities | It will be a varied and interesting position for one successful candidate – assisting with the clerical and customer service requirements of the International Team over the summer months. Each year the College attracts students from all over the world to join our year-round courses and our English Language Summer School. The successfull candidate will support the International Team and the Summer School Course Director during our busy summer period. Administrative tasks will include preparing letters and invoices, maintaining student databases, preparing class lists, processing student enrolments, and preparing information documents. Customer service tasks will include welcoming students, leading campus tours and social programme activities, invigilating language tests, and answering telephone and email enquiries. Essential Criteria: - Proficient user for Writing, Understanding and Speaking English - Previous administration experience - Proficient user of all Microsoft packages, in particular, Outlook, Excel, Word and Access - Must possess an excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail Desirable Criteria: - Independent/ proficient user of another language including native tongue and English - Experience of working within an International office environment - Experience of working within a customer service environment
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Location | Edinburgh College (Sighthill Campus), Bankhead Avenue |
Start Date | 17th June |
Duration | 3 months |
Working hours per week | Flexible: ca. 20 hours per week |
Accommodation (please select) | ¨ Accommodation will be provided √ We can assist with finding accommodation ¨ Student to make own arrangements |
Details of financial and “in kind” support to be provided | No financial support will be provided |
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COMPETENCES, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS | |
Languages and level of competence required | Proficient user for Writing, Understanding and Speaking English |
Computer skills and level of skills required | Proficient user of all Microsoft packages, in particular, Outlook, Excel, Word and Access |
Drivers license | no |
Other | See above |
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY | |
Name | Sarah Gore |
Department / Function | International |
E-mail address | |
Phone number(s) | 0131 535 4778 |
Date | April 12th 2013 |
Please return this form by email to erasmus@britishcouncil.org