Admissions Manager
Location: London/Hybrid (4 days office)
Up to £45K base plus 10%
Roles and responsibilities
This role is responsible for managing and overseeing efficient functioning of the undergraduate admissions processes across allprogrammes from application to admission.
Ensuring the admissions processes and procedures, are up to date and fit for purpose.
Advising on the eligibility requirements and equivalences of qualifications in the UK and internationally.
Advising on eligibility for scholarships and bursaries.
Advising applicants and other stakeholders on the UKVI student route visa requirements.
Managing applications
Managing UCAS and direct applications and processes.
Monitoring and overseeing applications via the Tribal ebs student record system, checking applicants’ personal statements, qualifications, English Language ability and ensuring eligibility for the programmes.
Scheduling interviews with academic staff.
Interacting closely with student selection panels and evaluating the suitability of applicants to the programmes.
Liaising with recruitment managers for UK to ensure post offer communications and follow up.
Preparing key communications to students including Offer letters and joining instructions.
International applications
Coordinating with Recruitment Manager for international applications regarding conversions and admissions requirements and processes.
Other duties
Providing weekly management information to the Senior Management Team.
Providing website information updates regarding schedule, intake eligibility and other. admissions related information and ensuring that it is compliant with CMA requirements.
Other duties required by the Registrar commensurate to the role.
Degree or equivalent qualification
Evidence of relevant CPD
Experience, knowledge and understanding of the UK and international education environment.
An in depth understanding of the applicant journey from application to admission.
A full understanding of UCAS end to end processes
Broad knowledge of UKVI regulations
Understanding of CMA requirements for HE
Evidence of decision-making skills
Experience of using a student record system
Proficient written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
Full understanding of GDPR and UKVI student visa processes
Ability to develop admissions strategy and processes that are effective and support the overall applicant experience
Excellent IT skills and ability to use HE IT systems to manage applications, make offers and communicate with applicants
Good analytical skills and the ability to use them to track and provide quantitative data to track offers and manage targets
Experience of delivering messages across various platforms specific to the demands of the audience including presenting to senior management
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work
Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Business Requirements
Able to be effective in contributing to strategic thinking and in undertaking key operational tasks
Commitment to a performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality
Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Commitment to own professional development
A master’s degree or relevant professional qualifications
Understanding of student finance
Tribal ebs system knowledge