Scholarship Selection Specialist

Ellison Institute of Technology; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30k-£35k

Travel allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Nursery Salary Sacrifice

Nature of benefits listed in ad

Job summary

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking a meticulous Selection Administrator to support the Education & Scholarships team during the Oxford application cycle. Based in Oxford, you will handle applications, research applicant achievements, coordinate communications, and manage data across the selection process while working with international stakeholders and internal teams.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings or weekends during peak periods and a willingness to relocate

Qualifications

• Proven administration experience in a busy team with high-volume output.
• Ability to work independently.
• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using databases and accurate data entry.
• Fluent written and spoken English with professional communication.
• Technically proficient – MS Office, quick to learn new systems.
• Confidential handling of personal information and data.

Responsibilities

• Respond to applicant queries, troubleshooting issues with the application form, assessment components, or interviews.
• Research applicant achievements such as internships, fellowships, awards, scholarships, competitions and camps.
• Draft and send mail-merged emails to applicants through the application platform.
• Track the signing of any agreements/policies by shortlisted applicants.
• Complete due diligence checks by verifying information with referees and applicants.
• Assist with the programme of support for shortlisted candidates during the Oxford application process.
• Assist with creating profiles / CVs of shortlisted candidates.
• Support administration of Zoom meetings with applicants and assessors.
• Manage and maintain databases.
• Support the Selection Manager and Selection Coordinators as required.

Skills

Administration

Independence

Organised

Attention to detail

Databases

MS Office

Fluent English

Data privacy

Tools

Airtable

Job description

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking a meticulous Selection Administrator to support the Education & Scholarships team during the Oxford application cycle. Based in Oxford, you will handle applications, research applicant achievements, coordinate communications, and manage data across the selection process while working with international stakeholders and internal teams.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings or weekends during peak periods and a willingness to relocate