Admissions Officer

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Reporting to the Head of Admissions, to be responsible for all aspects of the administration and processing of applications to CECOS College, including:

a. Providing professional advice and guidance on admissions and recruitment processes and procedures

b. Assessing qualifications (including contributing to defining academic requirements)

2. To undertake specific responsibilities relating to key areas of Admissions as defined by the Head of Admissions

3. To support the Head of Admissions in the generation and analysis of applications statistics, reports and papers, to include:

a. Maintaining an awareness and understanding of the current recruitment position and application figures

b. An understanding as to how best to use relevant data reports and to contribute to developing and updating reporting in order to meet the needs of the directorate

c. To use awareness of figures to contribute to Admissions and Recruitment strategies

4.. Ensure high standards of customer service, to include

a. Providing high quality IAG to all prospective students

b. Maintaining a high standard of knowledge and awareness of the CECOS College’s requirements and Admissions processes

c. Representing the CECOS College at internal and external events, to include (but not limited to) Open Events, UCAS Fairs and Clearing which may include overnight (or longer) travel

5. To monitor and identify training and development opportunities within the Admissions team and across the wider institution

6. To continuously review Admissions processes, procedures and policy in order to ensure they meet the needs of applicants:

a. To have an awareness and understanding of all procedures and policies relating to UCAS and Direct applications

b. To identify where process, procedures and/or policies can be developed and enhanced

7. To undertake professional and personal development that is appropriate to the role and which will enhance performance, and to develop and maintain an awareness of the HE sector and relevant legislation

8. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Admissions or their nominee

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: £20,280.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person