Deputy Undergraduate Admissions Officer (International)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week).

Staff are able to work remotely up to 50% of their hours.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

The work of the Admissions team is applicant-facing and office opening hours are 9am to 5pm.

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed

Expected start date: To be confirmed

About the role

The Admissions Office is looking for an experienced admissions professional to support the international undergraduate admissions operation at the University.

You will be one of two deputies for the Undergraduate Admissions Officer, who heads up the UCAS team, and will be responsible for ensuring the swift, accurate and fair processing of international undergraduate applications received at Sussex.

You will lead on matters relating to international applicants, including international qualification advice, UKVI arrangements and compliance, liaison with colleagues in international recruitment (especially around overseas partnerships), and processes for progressing students from the University’s International Study Centre.

As part of the Admissions Office leadership team, you will work alongside colleagues in Postgraduate Admissions and Scholarships to provide guidance to the Head of Admissions and input into strategic decisions around admissions.

The Admissions Office comprises over 40 staff, split between Undergraduate Admissions, Postgraduate Admissions and a small Scholarships team. The Head of Admissions oversees the work of the whole office.

About you

We are looking for an experienced admissions professional. You will need to be friendly, organised, perceptive and efficient with excellent leadership qualities.

Given your lead on international undergraduate admissions, you will need to have:

• A detailed knowledge and experience of Unergraduate Admissions and UCAS, international school-leaving qualifications; English language qualifications; and UKVI;
• An interest in, and experience of, working with students from the UK and across the globe and a commitment to fair admissions;
• Strong diplomatic skills and the ability to work collaboratively to foster excellent working relationships with both the internal and external stakeholders involved in recruitment; and
• Excellent attention to detail in an often pressurised environment.

About our Division

The Communications, Marketing and Advancement (CMA) division is vital in contributing towards the success of Sussex. We work closely in partnership our academic schools and other learning institutions in the UK, and, Internationally to attract the very best students we can. Our ideas matter, that is why we work and advise on Institutional Growth Strategies to support the University in achieving positive outcomes. The life-long relationships with our global alumni and friends enable many of the gifts which allow Sussex’s research to flourish.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

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