Admissions Officer

Job title:

Admissions Officer

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe Undergraduate and ITE Admissions Office is responsible for all admissions to UCL’s undergraduate degree, affiliate and Teacher Training programmes. It handles approximately 80,000 applications per cycle and is responsible for admitting approximately 7,000 undergraduate and 1,000 ITE students in each academic year. The Admissions function is critical in ensuring that UCL secures the desired number of students to meet UCL’s aspirations in terms of securing and maintaining a well-qualified, balanced student body and associated tuition fee income.About the roleWe are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Admissions Officer to work in our central admissions team, which manages applications to programmes across UCL. The post will be focused on undergraduate applications within one of our Faculty Teams.Working as part of a team in a busy, friendly and supportive environment your duties will include: administration of all aspects of undergraduate admissions, such as assessing and making selection decisions on applications against agreed criteria; communicating decisions to UCAS and applicants; handling enquiries from applicants, parents, schools and colleagues within UCL; preparing documentation to support applicants applying for a visa through the Home Office points based immigration system; and ensuring all entrants meet and are compliant with statutory requirements. You will also play an active part in delivering results day activities in the summer as well as providing support to colleagues across UCL with open days and welcome activities throughout the academic year.We are operating hybrid working and you will have the opportunity to work remotely for up to four days a week. At peak times (for example release of A level results, open days, enrolment) staff will be required on campus more often.If you have any queries about the role, please contact Supneet Bajwa at:About youThe successful candidate will have experience of admissions in a higher education setting with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. You will have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure. The nature of the work requires an individual with good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. You will have the ability to learn and adhere to procedures as well as observe regulations to deliver a fair and transparent admissions process. You will possess the ability to work effectively as part of a team and to manage your own time effectively.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme

• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts

• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; people with disabilities; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Available documents

Expected salary

Location

North West London

Job date

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 05:20:50 GMT

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