Senior Admissions Administrator

9 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

We are seeking to appoint two experienced senior administrators with an interest in admissions policies and procedures and who have strong leadership capabilities, to take on permanent roles in this busy team.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and busy team in a central University office that provides a key service to all departments and colleges, as well as to applicants from all over the world.

**About the Role**

The post holder will be responsible for the line management of a small team of admissions administrators and assistants, utilising influence and leadership skills to positively develop and promote the team. They will act as the main point of contact across the team for providing expert advice and training on admissions policies and procedures and will manage and direct the day-to-day operational work to meet targets and deadlines. They will work closely with Departments, Faculties, Degree Committee and Colleges to ensure that the administration for the admission of applicants is efficient, and that processes and policies are robust and clearly communicated. The role holder will also take on additional tasks as required to support the Deputy Head of the department.

As Senior Admissions Administrators, and as part of the wider team, they will also be responsible for carrying out the quality assurance checking and offer making process for all applicants; processing documentation submitted as evidence to meet offer conditions; confirming applicants' admission once all offer conditions have been satisfactorily met; and processing the CAS for students requiring visas.

Interested applicants for this post should be educated to Bachelor degree level (or have equivalent relevant experience), have a good knowledge of MS Office, student databases and be willing to learn new skills.



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