Admissions Officer

Cambridge Regional College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (pro rata for PT)

Generous pension scheme (22.7%)

On-site restaurants and cafes

Free on-site car parking

BUPA Health Expenses plan

Discounted Apple products

Free gym membership

Discounted college courses

Rewards@CRC discounts

Employee counselling service

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

Cambridge Regional College invites applications for an Admissions Officer to support the Curriculum Operations Directorate at the Cambridge Campus. This part-time, permanent role focuses on handling applications, maintaining data in the EBS system, and coordinating communications with tutors, applicants and families.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong IT skills, attention to detail and a customer-focused approach, with GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or higher.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above or equivalent are essential.
• Strong IT and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail.
• Previous administration experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle applications for full time, part time and HE courses and meet KPI targets.
• Enter applications and student data into the EBS system accurately.
• Be a point of contact for recruitment across campuses and liaise with tutors, parents/guardians and applicants.
• Send invitations to interviews, reschedule interviews and enrolment information.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Administration

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

EBS database

Job description

Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for a first-class Admissions Officer to join our friendly Curriculum Operations Directorate at our bustling Cambridge Campus. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of between £20,425.94 p.a. FTE £25,192 pa, plus staff benefits.

Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you'll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

• Supportive and friendly team. We'll also set you up with a Buddy as well as a Line Manager
• 27 days annual holiday leave entitlement, plus bank holidays (to be pro rata for part time)
• Generous pension scheme (22.7%)
• On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)
• Free on-site car parking
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
• Discounted rates on Apple products
• Free gym membership option and discounted classes
• Discounted rates on college courses
• Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC
• Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
• Staff Development opportunities.

About our role:

Reporting into theCurriculum Operations Manager, you will play a key role as an Admissions Officer.

The primary duties of this post will include:

• Receiving and responding to all applications for full time, part time and HE courses, ensuring Admissions KPI's are met - this includes the initial receipt of applications.
• Inputting all applications and student information on the student database (EBS) and checking all the appropriate information has been given.
• To be a point of contact for all recruitment at both campuses. This will require; liaising with tutors, parent(s)/carer(s)/guardian(s) and applicants.
• Send relevant correspondence to the applicants - invitation for interviews, rescheduled interviews, confirmation of offer, enrolment information.

What we are looking for in our ideal Admissions Officer candidate:

The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, organised and have the ability to manage their own work load and work in a fast pass environment. They must also be willing to work as part of a team and contribute to the planning and smooth running of key college events, providing a high level of customer service to staff, students and visitors.

They have a high standard of IT and problem-solving skills as well as excellent attention to detail. They must also have strong written communication, time management skills and must also be able to work well under pressure.GCSE English + Maths grade 4/C or above (or equivalent qualification) essential for this role.

The ideal candidate will be wanting to build on their existing administration experience, take on more responsibility, and utilise their professional skills as this role will involve dealing with confidential and important material.

Safeguarding statement

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.