Admissions Officer

3 x Admissions Officer

Fixed term until end of May 2025, full time, 37 hours per week

Band 4 - £31,396 to £34,980 per annum

• Please do not apply for this post if you have previously applied.

The Directorate of Marketing, Communications and International is recruiting an Admissions Officer to work within the University’s admissions team.

About the post

The postholders will primarily be responsible for the effective review and processing of applications to University of Suffolk Partners (London School of Commerce & Global Banking School). This role will suit someone who is collaborative in working with internal and external colleagues to ensure data quality and auditing processes are implemented.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Directorate of Marketing, Communications and International (MCI), the Centre for International and Academic Partnerships (CAIP) and Admissions Tutors in a busy, but friendly and supportive environment you will have responsibility for a group of programme areas and be expected to ensure applications are processed in an efficient and transparent manner, with the applicant experience at the heart of the work you do. You will have individual responsibility for a key area of Admissions processes (Partnerships applications) and opportunities to undertake individual projects which contribute towards enhancing the applicant experience.

About you

You should be able to work accurately under pressure, as well as having excellent organisation, communication, and customer care skills. An understanding of the Higher Education sector is essential.

You should have a flexible approach to work, and a willingness to take on a variety of roles, as well as the ability to provide a seamless and positive experience to applicants, providing information and advice about the courses we offer to ensure successful conversion of applicants to the University of Suffolk.

Please refer to the full job description for further details on this exciting opportunity to work as part of a diverse and busy team

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
• Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
• We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Friday 28 June 2024

Interview Date: Monday 15 July 2024

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Holly Bowen, [email protected]

Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

• Please do not apply for this post if you have previously applied.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.