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Admissions Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should provide clerical support, make decisions, update records, assist at events, and focus on excellent service and student experience across teams.
  • You will provide clerical support for admissions, update applicant records, resolve issues, and assist with events, ensuring excellent service and a focus on the student experience.

Requirements

  • To provide clerical and administrative support for key activities of admissions across the University including making standard decisions, updating applicant records and resolving errors on records as well as providing support on open days, visit days, interviews and confirmation and clearing activities.
  • To deliver excellent service provision and support colleagues with continuous improvement, placing the student experience at the heart of what we do with support for a single PS team working flexibly across organisational boundaries.

Responsibilities

  • To provide clerical and administrative support for key activities of admissions across the University including making standard decisions, updating applicant records and resolving errors on records as well as providing support on open days, visit days, interviews and confirmation and clearing activities.
  • To deliver excellent service provision and support colleagues with continuous improvement, placing the student experience at the heart of what we do with support for a single PS team working flexibly across organisational boundaries.

FAQs

What is the role of an Admissions Assistant?

The Admissions Assistant provides clerical and administrative support for key activities of admissions across the University, including making standard decisions, updating applicant records, resolving errors, and supporting events like open days and interviews.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive a fantastic market-leading pension scheme, excellent employee health and wellbeing services, exceptional starting annual leave, additional paid closure over the Christmas period, and discounts at various major retailers.

Can I apply if I am a recent graduate?

Yes, all applicants are welcome, and the University encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Are there flexible working options available?

Yes, our University is positive about flexible working, and hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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.

Who should I contact for inquiries about the vacancy?

You can contact Michael Atherton at michael.atherton@manchester.ac.uk for inquiries about the vacancy.

Can recruitment agencies apply for this position?

No, we are unable to accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Any submitted CVs will be considered a gift.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

Please refer to the Further Particulars document for detailed person specification criteria related to qualifications and experience.

When does the application close?

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date specified in the job listing.

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