CSF-843-24 - Admissions Assistant

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Admissions
Location:  Canterbury
Salary:  £23,144 to £24,533 per annum pro rata
Grade:  Grade 4
Post Type:  Part Time
Hours per Week:  31.5
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Ends 31/08/2024
Release Date:  Wednesday 28 February 2024
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 20 March 2024  (unless otherwise stated)
Reference:  CSF-843-24

This role is fixed term until 31/08/2024

As an Admissions Assistant you will undertake all aspects of the administration of student admissions, from the point of application through to the point of registration at the University, ensuring that applicants have a fair, positive and satisfying experience, and that the University has vetted applicants thoroughly to ensure compliance with visa regulations, qualifications and fee requirements. 

 In this role you will be:

• Responsible for processing decisions on applications including coding offers for successful applicants on the electronic admissions platform (SITS) ensuring all necessary conditions have been appropriately and accurately added. 
• Undertake a range of admissions activities to support the work of the team and the management of successful admissions processes. 
• Provide information internally and to candidates related to academic admissions ensuring that information is timely and accurate in order to facilitate admissions. 
• Accurately input and maintain data and produce standard management reports to ensure that admissions can function effectively and that managers can see at a glance the current position and past trends to inform policy and decision making. 

To be successful in this role you will /need to have: 

• Experience of working in a similar administrative role, particularly in  team orientated, results focused, process driven, high turnover office environment 
• Experience of using data in line with GDPR and handling sensitive matters with discretion 
• Educated to GCSE or equivalent qualification 
• Experience of and ability to manage own workload, prioritising tasks as appropriate to meet changing demands and deadlines 

For further information please contact : [email protected]  

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.