Admissions Assistant

Job Purpose

To work as a member of an Admissions team, providing general clerical and administrative assistance within the Admissions Office. Duties would include assessing applications, providing a review of an applicants’ academic profile, opening and distributing post, distribution of UCAS forms and uploading documents to the PG Admissions System. During peak times the post holder may be required to assist with confirmation and clearing activities and any other duties as required.

 

Person Specification

• General office/administrative experience
• A good level of education overall with minimum Grade C at GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification
• General office skills – post opening, recording of information, photocopying and filing
• Accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and in providing information
• Accuracy in use of oral and written English
• Good interpersonal skill including politeness, diplomacy, tact and courtesy
• Experience of working with high workloads and to deadlines
• Ability to operate effectively as part of a team
• Use of IT systems for data entry, retrieval and the ability to operate a variety of different and bespoke computer systems
• Flexible approach to work due to the often changing priorities of the Admissions Office
• Experience of working in a customer service environment