Admissions Manager

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