Full time permanent
Location: York
Salary: £32,982 to £38,205 per annum
Introduction to YSJ University
Located in the heart of the historic city of York, YSJ University has a distinguished reputation as a leading higher education provider. With the addition of our London Campus, we offer a thriving community with a strong sense of belonging. Our success is built on our quality academic teaching and research, professional and pastoral support, and our commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and ambition.
The Team
This role is part of the YSJ Global Team at our York campus. YSJ Global is multi-disciplinary directorate that consists of operational teams including International Student Recruitment and Conversion, Overseas Partnerships, Student Support, Marketing and Communications, Admissions, Visa and Compliance and the International Programmes Team. Our core function is to progress the international social mobility of students at York St John University.
The Role
YSJ Global is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our expanding Global Recruitment team as a Global CAS Manager. This pivotal role involves managing the efficient and accurate issuance of Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for our international students, ensuring a smooth and seamless visa application process. The Global CAS Manager will collaborate with various university departments, including Global Recruitment, Admissions, the Academic Registrar, Finance, and Data Quality teams, to maintain data accuracy and deliver an exceptional student experience.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end CAS process across all courses and intakes, ensuring compliance with UKVI regulations, and acting as a Level 1 User of the Home Office Sponsor Management System (SMS). The role also involves maintaining accurate records, providing regular CAS-related reports, and delivering training on CAS and UKVI compliance to internal and external stakeholders.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a diverse team and contribute to the success of our international student recruitment efforts. If you have a passion for international education and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Required skills and experience
The ideal candidate for the Global CAS Manager role will have significant experience in international admissions or UKVI Visa Compliance, with a strong understanding of the International Higher Education sector.
The candidate must be detail-oriented and capable of managing complex processes with a high degree of accuracy, particularly in data management. A proven ability to identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy is essential.
The role also requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various university departments and stakeholders across multiple campuses. Experience in delivering training particularly related to UKVI compliance and CAS processes, is important.
Additionally, the candidate should possess a high level of cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the diverse needs of international students.
Additional Information
For informal inquiries, please contact Kyle Henry (Head of Global Recruitment and Conversion) at k.henry@yorksj.ac.uk
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that ChatGPT can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.
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