Mandarin/Cantonese Administrative Assistant
England, West Midlands, Coventry - £10.00 per hour
Posted: 11/09/18
Description:
Mandarin Administrative Assistant
Coventry City Centre
We are currently looking for a bright individual to support our international students who are progressing their application to Coventry University, right from the initial stages through to graduation. The role focuses on sustaining and developing appropriate support to the department, working alongside a Senior Administrative Assistant and other members of staff.
Main Duties:
*Supporting all aspects of student progression from initial application through to graduation.
*Provide necessary administrative support to academic colleagues delivering the pre-sessional English courses.
*Supporting our student ambassadors who will be looking after arrangements for our new international students e.g. airport pickups/accommodation etc.
*Updating relevant data bases/spreadsheet/student records and providing management information required to different stakeholders.
*Supporting orientation sessions for new arrivals and liaising with stakeholders to organise appropriate festivals and other cultural occasions.
The candidate:
*Ability to speak and write fluently in Mandarin is essential.
*Excellent customer service skills.
*Demonstrable experience in administration/clerical duties.
*Ability to work independently and to be able to demonstrate initiative.
*Ability to operate Microsoft Office packages is essential.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*Must be able to work with a high degree of discretion and observe strict confidentiality at all times.