Postgraduate Office Admissions Administrator

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Postgraduate Office Admissions Administrator to manage admissions processes within the Engineering Department. This fixed-term position requires A-level education, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. The successful candidate will enhance the admissions experience for prospective students while supporting financial services for scholarships.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least A-level standard.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and databases.
• Previous experience of academic admissions processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate admissions processes and systems.
• Provide financial services for student awards and scholarships.
• Support the Postgraduate Office Manager.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

A-level standard

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Postgraduate Office Admissions Administrator who will be based in the Postgraduate Studies Office at the Department of Engineering's site in Trumpington Street. The Postgraduate Studies Office offers a complete "cradle to grave" service to all postgraduate students registered in the Engineering Department as well as supporting the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Engineering.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating the admissions processes and systems within the Department in order to provide an efficient admissions experience for prospective students. You may also be expected to provide financial services for the department's Postgraduate Studies Office and for student awards and scholarships. Reporting to the Postgraduate Office Manager, you will be part of a team of five administrators.

The successful candidate will be educated to at least A-level standard and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including the ability to work with databases. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with strong organisational skills are essential requirements for this role. Previous experience of academic admissions processes and experience of CAMSIS and PANEL would be desirable.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

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The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 June 2025. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering ([e-mail], [phone]).

Please quote reference NM46006 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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