Admissions Officer – Academic Pathways & Interviews

Arden University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Aviva pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Perkbox benefits

Free Arden course study for self

Job summary

Arden University invites applications for an Academic Admissions Officer across Leeds or Manchester campuses. You will assess applications, conduct academic interviews, and perform verification checks to ensure applicants meet entry requirements.

This role supports Foundation Year and related routes with fairness and a positive candidate experience. While teaching isn’t core, there may be opportunities to support workshops or skill sessions.

Qualifications

• Good Honours degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Experience in admissions, student administration, applicant support, academic administration or customer service.
• Strong written English and numeracy; professional communication skills.
• Ability to assess applications against published criteria and guidance.
• Confident approach to conducting structured academic interviews.
• Attention to detail when reviewing documents and records.
• Proficient use of Microsoft 365 and university systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications and conduct academic interviews.
• Carry out verification checks to ensure entry requirements are met.
• Apply admissions criteria consistently across Foundation Year routes.
• Support occasional workshops or teaching cover as needed.
• Contribute to a supportive applicant experience and accurate record keeping.

Skills

Admissions

Academic administration

Customer service

Interviewing

Data protection

Education

Honours degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

University systems

Job description

Arden University invites applications for an Academic Admissions Officer across Leeds or Manchester campuses. You will assess applications, conduct academic interviews, and perform verification checks to ensure applicants meet entry requirements.

This role supports Foundation Year and related routes with fairness and a positive candidate experience. While teaching isn’t core, there may be opportunities to support workshops or skill sessions.