Your new company
My client is aWorld-class university that has a great working environment based in a greatlocation in London. This company operates a hybrid mode (3 days onsite) with one of the bestemployee satisfaction scores in the Higher Education sector. The weeks when you are required to be there all week are:2-6 Dec
9-13 Dec
They will also have 3 offer holder days across these 4 months. Attendance on site is required on those dates. These 3 dates have not been finalised yet.
Your new role
- Processing undergraduate UCAS applications using college systems and UCAS weblink, including downloading application forms, printing application forms and associated materials.
- Reviewing and scoring UCAS applications on various parameters such as grades, personal statement and reference, based on guidelines set by the department
- Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UCAS applications and making recommendations to the admissions tutor.
- Arranging offer holder days, including inviting candidates, responding to enquiries, liaising with student helpers and academic staff and administering the offer holder days.
- Corresponding with applicants (email requests, letters, telephone) and Central Admissions on a range of admissions enquiries
- Updating decisions on applications for college systems and liaising with Central Admissions
- Support other Teaching team members at busy times of year, to ensure efficient service delivery, as directed by the Teaching Support Manager, in tasks such as student enquiries, exam administration, coursework submission, casual worker checks and administration of open days and taster days.
What you'll need to succeed
- Working in an academic environment
- Experience of dealing with admissions
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Experience of dealing with confidential materials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence and diplomacy to interact with all levels of staff and with students
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Familiar with spreadsheets
- Ability to manage own time and workload and work effectively under pressure
- Proactive approach to dealing with deadlines
- Willingness to work effectively as part of a team
What you'll get in return
A 4-month contract working with a prestigious university in a vibrant part of London, with great transport links. You will have hybrid working option available outside of the dates specified above.
What you need to do now
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