International Admissions Officer

The role:

We are looking for a driven and collaborative team player who works on their own initiative and demonstrates a willingness to get stuck in with all tasks across the organisation. We are a ‘one-team’ culture which represents our ability to support each other across all areas of the business – we need someone who is a motivated self-starter, who can work independently and creatively on multiple projects at one time and is equally comfortable undertaking administrative work as they are presenting to prospective students.

The ideal candidate will have some experience in either Higher Education recruitment and admissions and/or a track record of success in administration. In either case, the successful candidate will have an understanding of targets, relationship building and the importance of effective and robust systems. In this role, confidence is key. We need people who can build relationships at a rapid speed, for the long-term, with, schools and colleges, UCAS, teachers and advisers, community groups, councils and most importantly, prospective students.

UA92 prides itself on being deliberately different, a disruptor in the Higher Education Industry. So, we’re looking for someone who thinks outside the box, constantly challenges the status quo and can work collaboratively and efficiently to balance priorities to maximise results. Our commitment to helping underprivileged students achieve a university degree is the foundation of this role, and we can proudly say we’re industry leading in this area.

We operate like a start-up style institution with impressive plans for growth nationally and internationally. That’s why we take a holistic approach to fulfilling our mission and values and our culture is best suited to someone who is willing to take everything In their stride, work hard and relish a challenge.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• To work with the Admissions Manager to oversee the effective assessment and processing of all applications to study at UA92.
• To assist the admissions manager with , fees/funding, accommodation and academic administration policies and processes at UA92, ensuring a professional and customer orientated frontline service is delivered to all applicants and students.
• To develop existing excellent relationships with key stakeholders including teachers and careers advisors to develop a sustainable pipeline of prospective students.
• To help work towards challenging student recruitment targets through high quality activities and the provision of information, advice and guidance at schools, colleges and recruitment events across the UK.

Admissions:

Assist with the assessment both Ucas and direct applicants to UA92 for any of our multiple entry points from both home and international students.

• Effectively assess and process applications for Access to HE and other courses as required.
• To ensure effective data entry and analysis of trends relating to Admissions and the evolution of our CRM system.
• To work closely with a wide range of academic and professional services staff at UA92 and develop and maintain productive working relationships with the Lancaster University, UCAS and UA92 Global staff.
• An understanding and experience if issuing COS
• Experience of supporting and interviewing international applicants
• Working knowledge of international student recruitment / application processes for Higher Education

Student Recruitment:

• Assist with existing target schools, building and sustaining successful relationships with variety of stakeholders.
• Represent UA92 at external recruitment/school and college events throughout the UK
• Give information, advice and guidance to prospective underok graduate students about courses at UA92, the UCAS process and student finance.
• Deliver high quality presentations about UA92 and other aspects of higher education both on and off campus.
• Assist with planning, delivery of fun accessible activities that raise aspirations in the local community whilst building awareness of UA92, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and appropriate for the relevant audience.
• Asist with online recruitment and conversion activity such as web chats and virtual open days.

Data and evaluation:

• Collect, monitor and share data on UA92’s recruitment activities and in particular, play a key role in managing the ‘target schools’ plan using available data.
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of UA92 student recruitment activities.

What we are looking for:

• We are looking for someone who’s forward-thinking with bold ideas, whilst also ensuring the basics are covered, we’re always doing the right thing and remaining compliant.

Qualifications:

• Degree level education
• Demonstration of sustained professional development (Desirable)
• Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent administration skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, with an ability to prioritise and manage competing demands and multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to solve problems creatively and quickly
• Experience of processing Higher Education applications (Desirable)

What we offer:

• An empowering and agile working culture, enabling you to live your lifestyle, fuel your passions and do your best work
• A competitive salary
• 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) + 2 weeks paid leave over Christmas and New Years
• Birthday Leave, our gift to you!
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance with Aviva
• Annual Eye Care and Glasses Voucher with Specsavers
• Comprehensive Life Insurance with AIG
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Learning and Development Opportunities and a variety of Workshops and Sessions
• UA92 in the Community (three paid days leave for community/charity activity annually)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Perks and Discounts
• Access to onsite facilities including an onsite gym

How to apply:

There are two ways to apply.

You can apply via LinkedIn now with a copy of your CV and a cover letter.

Or you can email a copy of your CV and a cover letter to Katie.smith@ua92.ac.uk (please include the role you are applying for in the subject title)

For more about UA92 and all current and future job vacancies, you can visit www.ua92.ac.uk or check out the ‘jobs’ section of our LinkedIn page.

UA92 values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To view a full list of job opportunities with UA92 click here