Student Admissions & Tutorial Administration Specialist

Downing College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Downing College in Cambridge is seeking a highly organised Tutorial and Admissions Administrative Officer to join the Tutorial and Admissions Office.

The role involves comprehensive administrative support across undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, student records and student services, working closely with students, Fellows and staff to ensure smooth academic administration and an excellent student experience.

Qualifications

• Be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience.
• Have excellent numeracy and IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Be friendly and approachable.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, discretion and an understanding of how to deal with academics and students.
• Have the ability to work independently and in a small team.
• Be flexible in your approach to work and tasks.
• Have good organisational skills and be capable of meeting pre-determined deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate admissions processes.
• Maintaining student records and administering student-related data using systems such as CamSIS and CamCORS.
• Managing student administration including visa monitoring, HESA returns and committee applications.
• Acting as a welcoming first point of contact for students.
• Supporting Freshers' events, examinations, scholarships, awards and graduation ceremonies.
• Assisting with academic recruitment and providing administrative support to Tutors, Directors of Studies and the Welfare Team.
• Preparing reports, statistics and management information to support College committees and decision-making.
• Supporting student communications, newsletters and website content.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures within the Tutorial and Admissions Office.

Skills

Numeracy

IT skills

Outlook

Word

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Teamwork

Flexibility

Organisation

Education

Degree level

Tools

CamSIS

CamCORS

Job description

Downing College in Cambridge is seeking a highly organised Tutorial and Admissions Administrative Officer to join the Tutorial and Admissions Office.

The role involves comprehensive administrative support across undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, student records and student services, working closely with students, Fellows and staff to ensure smooth academic administration and an excellent student experience.