Admissions Manager

Admissions ManagerLocation: 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