Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
This is a maternity cover position until March 2026 working full-time.
The Admissions Office is a high performing team that is responsible for administering applications to the University from initial enquiry through to enrolment, ensuring an excellent applicant experience and journey.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and customer-focused Administrator to join the Admissions Team to assist primarily with processing applications, making decisions based on pre-agreed entry criteria therefore the successful post holder will demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making abilities. The postholder will work closely with our Admissions Selectors, Admissions Tutors, and other departments playing a key role in the delivery of a high quality admissions service essential to the recruitment of students to Swansea University.
We are looking for someone who is Educated to A-level or equivalent plus hold grade C in Maths and English at GCSE; or demonstrate equivalent work experience. You will be able to demonstrate experience of understanding procedures and regulations and applying such within the work environment. You will have proven ability to manage a large volume of work to a high degree of accuracy, with excellent ICT skills and the ability to work as part of a Team.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
We are looking for an Admissions Adviser who has experience, knowledge, and skills in the areas listed on the job description. Please provide an example for each criteria listed as part of your application. The successful candidate will receive full training on use of Admissions databases and procedures.
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