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Senior Admissions Advisor

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Location: Oxford
Salary: £34,982 to £40,855 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum :Grade 6
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 30th May 2025
Closes: 16th June 2025
Job Ref: 179836

Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for higher education? We are seeking a Senior Admissions Advisor to join our dynamic Academic Programmes Team. In this pivotal role, you’ll support the seamless delivery of admissions and recruitment processes for prestigious programmes including the MSc in Financial Economics, MSc in Law and Finance, and DPhil in Finance and Management.
 
You’ll work alongside two fellow Senior Admissions Advisors and report to the Admissions Manager, taking ownership of key stages of the admissions journey—from application to enrolment—ensuring a high-quality experience for all applicants.
 
Key responsibilities:
  • Coordinate and execute end-to-end admissions processes, including processing applications, organising interviews, issuing offers and visa documentation.
  • Act as a key point of contact for prospective students, delivering expert guidance and outstanding customer service.
  • Represent the School at open days, webinars, fairs and recruitment events, both virtually and in person.
  • Support the production of marketing materials and contribute to applicant yield and retention initiatives.
  • Take ownership of specific recruitment or programme-related projects and events, managing budgets and timelines.
You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders while maintaining tact, diplomacy and confidentiality. The role demands strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive data. A commitment to customer care, cross-cultural awareness and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are crucial.
 
You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.
 
Further information on this role can be found in the job description, click the 'Apply' button above. 
 
At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.
 
We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:
  • Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
  • Hybrid working
  • Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
  • Discounted bus travel
  • Subsidised onsite catering
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Plus, many other University benefits
All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.
 
For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.
 
The closing date for applications is 16 June 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held in the week commencing 23 June 2025.
 
Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx.
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