Admissions Officer

Uniglobalcareers; Reading; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Reading is seeking an Admissions Officer to support admissions processes for award-bearing courses. You will handle applications, support handling of enquiries, and coordinate admissions procedures for a defined group of academic departments.

The position plays an important role within higher education administration by contributing to efficient admissions operations and supporting applicants throughout the applications process.

Competenze

• Strong experience in higher education administration.
• Preferably experience within admissions.
• Knowledge of UK qualifications.

Mansioni

• Take a lead role in consideration of applications for award-bearing courses.
• Ensure Admissions team meets processing and enquiry handling targets.
• Contribute to management and operation of the Admissions team.
• Organise admissions procedures for defined academic departments.
• Support annual Confirmation and Clearing activity.
• Provide excellent admissions service to applicants and supporters.
• Support handling of admissions-related enquiries.

Conoscenze

Higher education administration

Admissions experience

UK qualification knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

This employer operates 1 active branch campus in 1 country

OVERVIEW The University of Reading is seeking an Admissions Officer to support the effective management of admissions processes for award-bearing courses. This role involves handling applications, supporting enquiry handling targets, and coordinating admissions procedures for a defined group of academic departments. The position plays an important role within higher education administration by contributing to efficient admissions operations and supporting applicants throughout the applications process. The successful candidate will also contribute to annual Confirmation and Clearing activity while helping maintain a high standard of service.

Key responsibilities

• Take a lead role in the consideration of applications for award-bearing courses
• Ensure the Admissions team consistently meets processing and enquiry handling targets
• Contribute to the management and operation of the Admissions team
• Organise admissions procedures and operations for a defined set of academic departments
• Support the delivery of annual Confirmation and Clearing activity
• Provide an excellent admissions service to applicants and their supporters
• Support effective handling of admissions-related enquiries

Requirements

• Strong experience in higher education administration
• Preferably experience within admissions
• Knowledge of UK

Requirements

Knowledge of international qualifications WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Admissions professionals play a central role in higher education by supporting fair and efficient applications processes for prospective students. Effective administration and handling of admissions activity helps academic departments operate successfully while ensuring applicants receive timely and accurate support. This role also contributes to annual institutional priorities, including Confirmation and Clearing activity, which are essential to student recruitment and operational planning.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight direct experience with admissions administration and applications handling
• Demonstrate familiarity with higher education procedures and academic operations
• Provide examples of meeting processing targets or managing high-volume activity
• Show experience communicating with applicants and responding to enquiries professionally
• Emphasise knowledge of UK and international qualifications where relevant
• Tailor your application to the responsibilities listed for admissions operations and annual activity support