Temporary Admissions Administrator

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Holiday pay (weekly PAYE)

Office-based role

Job summary

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd is seeking an organized Admissions Administrator to support scholarship selection processes. This temporary role requires handling large volumes of applicant data, responding to queries, and maintaining databases.

Office-based with on-site parking, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:30, paid via PAYE. The ideal candidate will have high-volume admin experience in education or admissions, strong Excel/Word skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume administration, within education, research, or admissions.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Confident in learning new systems quickly and accurately entering data.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with a professional communication style.
• Able to handle sensitive personal data with discretion and adhere to legal requirements.
• Living within commuting distance of Oxford.

Responsibilities

• Managing large volumes of applicant data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Responding promptly and professionally to external queries via email and phone.
• Assisting with the organisation and administration of scholarship selection activities.
• Maintaining and updating databases ensuring data integrity.
• Supporting the evaluation and research processes for applicants.
• Contributing to effective communication with stakeholders across different time zones.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team.

Skills

High-volume admin

MS Office Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

English language

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and experienced in administrative support with a passion for education? This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an innovative organisation supporting scholarship selection processes.

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start, notice periods cannot be accommodated.

Temporary Admissions Administrator Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Managing large volumes of applicant data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Responding promptly and professionally to external queries via email and phone.
• Assisting with the organisation and administration of scholarship selection activities.
• Maintaining and updating databases ensuring data integrity.
• Supporting the evaluation and research processes for applicants.
• Contributing to effective communication with stakeholders across different time zones.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team.

Temporary Admissions Administrator Rewards

• £15 per hour plus holiday pay, paid weekly via PAYE.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:30, with an unpaid lunch break.
• Office-based role with parking available on site.
• Supportive team culture prioritising professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.

The Company

Our client is a pioneering organisation. They foster a collaborative and innovative working environment where staff are encouraged to contribute their expertise and ideas. This is an engaging environment for someone seeking to support high-stakes decision-making in a knowledge-driven setting.

Temporary Admissions Administrator Experience Essentials

• Proven experience in high-volume administration, within education, research, or admissions.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Confident in learning new systems quickly and accurately entering data.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with a professional communication style.
• Able to handle sensitive personal data with discretion and adhere to legal requirements.
• Living within commuting distance of Oxford.

Location

This role is office-based with on-site parking. It may require some flexibility to work evenings or weekends during peak periods to accommodate applicants in various time zones.