Academic Admissions Interviewer — Foundation Studies

Arden University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Perkbox benefits

Study Arden courses for free

Job summary

Arden University’s Birmingham Campus seeks an Academic Admissions Interview Officer to assess applications, conduct academic interviews and verification checks, ensuring entry requirements are met across Foundation Year and Foundation Degree routes. You will apply admissions criteria consistently and provide a supportive applicant experience throughout the process.

This role offers opportunities to support occasional workshops or teaching cover as you develop, within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Good Honours degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in admissions, student administration, applicant support, academic administration, customer service or another regulated environment.
• Strong written English, numeracy and professional communication skills.
• Ability to assess applications against published criteria and University guidance.
• Confident and consistent approach to conducting structured academic interviews.
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing applicant documentation, evidence and records.
• Confident use of Microsoft 365 and relevant University systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Sound judgement, with the ability to identify risks and elevate complex or non-standard cases appropriately.
• Understanding of UK Higher Education admissions, the student lifecycle and fair, transparent decision-making.
• Awareness of widening participation, equality of opportunity and inclusive admissions practices.
• Knowledge of data protection, equality, safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications against published criteria and University guidance.
• Conduct academic interviews and verify information.
• Provide a supportive, positive applicant experience throughout the process.
• Work across Foundation Year and Foundation Degree routes to apply admissions criteria fairly.
• Occasionally support workshops or teaching cover as you develop in the role.

Skills

Honours degree

Admissions experience

Interviewing

Written English

Data accuracy

Caseload management

Communication

Record keeping

Professional development

Education

Honours degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Arden University’s Birmingham Campus seeks an Academic Admissions Interview Officer to assess applications, conduct academic interviews and verification checks, ensuring entry requirements are met across Foundation Year and Foundation Degree routes. You will apply admissions criteria consistently and provide a supportive applicant experience throughout the process.

This role offers opportunities to support occasional workshops or teaching cover as you develop, within a collaborative,