Registry Officer - Admissions

37 hours a week

The primary purpose of this post is to process applications from UK and EU students for a range of University programmes, and to deal with enquiries relating to application procedures; to contribute to all aspects of the smooth running of the admissions process within the University and ensuring an effective partnership with the Programme Leaders during the Admissions process. The post-holder will organise procedures and operations within the Admissions Team and will play a crucial role in delivering an excellent admissions service to all our applicants. The post holder will also have the responsibility for a number of other tasks that fall within the remit of the Registry Office and occur throughout the year.

• Receive applications for UG and PGT programmes, direct, DfE Direct and process accordingly in line with appropriate university policies.
• Liaise with Faculties in order to understand special complexities and requirements for individual applications as appropriate.
• Make decisions and process applications in accordance with agreed entry requirements and refer to Faculties when required.
• Participate as required in university Open Days, training events, taster days and talks.
• Be aware of national developments in the field of university admissions, FE and HE bodies and ways in which that may affect their role.
• Be available to work during the period of Confirmation & Clearing.
• Be available to work additionally outside of normal working hours at certain peak times.

Degree level or equivalent with Experience within a educational/admissions environment and experience of Microsoft word, excel and other processes including large databases. 

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact John Lahiri, Admissions Manager, at j.lahiri@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further. 

An application form and further details about this role are available from: newman.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively please e-mail: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 16^th February 2023

Interview date to be confirmed

Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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