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Role Title: Admissions Assistant
Location: Deeside
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time (0.6 contract, 22.2 hours per week)
Salary: £26,582 - £27,120 (pro rata)
We currently have a vacancy for an Admissions Assistant based at our Deeside Campus.
As an Admissions Assistant you will help to provide first class support to the college admissions service. The prime function of the role is to provide a first class, customer focused, sector leading, fair and transparent applicant experience and College admissions service.
The duties of an Admissions Assistant will include supporting the processing and checking of all student application forms (paper and online) within designated timescales.To respond appropriately and timely to enquiries, telephone calls, text messages, emails and Live Chat To develop technological tools and services that enhance customer service levels and communicate with learners in the modern manner they are used to.
Essential Requirements
1. Level 3 NVQ in Business Administration
2. To provide office support to the Admissions team to all of the college sites
3. 4 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths
4. Well organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
5. To be able to support the needs of learners and college employees
6. To be able communicate effectively via the telephone, email, live chat and text
7. Flexible attitude, ability to use initiative
8. Good telephone manner
9. Punctual, organised, and understand the importance of good time management
Welsh skills are essential for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.
Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.
We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.
Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave