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Admissions Coordinator

University of Cambridge - Hughes Hall, Cambridge

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £29,619 to £34,308 p.a.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 30th January 2023
Closes: 20th February 2023

Location: Hughes Hall, Cambridge CB1 2EW

Probation Period: 6 months

Hours of Work: Full time (with occasional evening and weekend work for which time in lieu will be given).

The Admissions Coordinator is a new role that will be responsible for coordinating and administering the admissions and student recruitment process within Hughes Hall. The role involves working closely with the Admissions Tutor, and two administrators, to provide advice and information on matters relating to admissions liaising with Directors of Studies and other Fellows as appropriate. The postholder will ensure the timely processing and administration of all applications to the College, including organizing assessments and interviews. The postholder will also have a particular administrative responsibility for postgraduate applications, which represent the majority of courses accepted at Hughes Hall.

The postholder should have worked in a complex administration role and have excellent communications skills. They will need to have exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, have a keen eye for detail and be well versed in IT packages such a Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to coordinate others effectively in a pressurized environment. You will be confident, friendly, and approachable with a high level of motivation.

Person specification

Essential

Education and Experience

  • Degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience in University and/or collegiate admissions.
  • Experience line managing administrative teams.

Knowledge and Skills

  • An understanding of current practice and policy within higher education admissions.
  • Understanding of equality and diversity issues in relation to admissions policies and planning
  • Analytical and planning skills, including the ability to generate, understand and interpret statistical information.
  • Ability to produce written reports to a high standard.
  • Skills in using video-conferencing and social media platforms.

Personal Attributes

  • Excellent time-management, ability to

prioritize tasks and to motivate themselves and others to work to deadlines

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Commitment to the ethos of a mature 21+ college, its principles and reputation
  • Ability to manage difficult situations and communications with tact and sensitivity
  • Ability to work effectively with senior academic staff, administrative staff, alumni, current and prospective students from a wide range of backgrounds
  • Willingness to work flexibly and work additional hours when needed, particularly

during the admissions period

Desirable

Education and Experience

  • Admissions-related experience within the University of Cambridge or one of the Colleges.
  • Experience organizing and planning complex activities over extended periods of time.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of the routes to higher education undertaken by students who are 21+
  • Knowledge of the further education sector
  • Knowledge of UK student finance

For more information about the role and the application process, please visit the College’s website at:

https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/vacancies/

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