FAQs
What is the primary role of the Admissions Assistant?
The primary role of the Admissions Assistant is to provide prompt, efficient, and flexible support to staff and applicants during the admissions process for undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees.
What types of degrees will the Admissions Assistant be involved with?
The Admissions Assistant will be involved with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees.
What tasks will the Admissions Assistant be responsible for?
The Admissions Assistant will assess applications, act as a first point of contact for queries, support open days and visit days, assist with interviews, and help with confirmation and clearing activities.
What personal qualities are we looking for in candidates?
We are looking for candidates who thrive in a busy team environment, enjoy interacting with a diverse range of people, and are flexible and responsive to customer needs.
What skills are essential for this role?
Strong organizational and accuracy skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt to changing systems and platforms and to work and communicate effectively in both face-to-face and virtual settings.
What benefits do employees receive?
Employees receive a fantastic market-leading pension scheme, excellent health and wellbeing services, exceptional annual leave entitlement, additional paid closure over the Christmas period, and local and national discounts at various major retailers.
Are applications welcome from all sections of the community?
Yes, as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status.
Is this role eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route?
No, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System.
How can candidates demonstrate their right to work in the UK?
Candidates will need to provide documentation that shows their right to work in the UK at the time of taking up the post.
Who should I contact for enquiries about the vacancy?
For enquiries about the vacancy, you can contact Louise Davies at louise.davies@manchester.ac.uk.