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Senior Admissions Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 17 June 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £25742-26444 per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 July 2024
Location: Newcastle, NE17RU
Company: Newcastle University
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 27293-42602758

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Summary

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
The Role

Part of the Academic Services Hub and External Relations Directorate, the Admissions Team are responsible for processing decisions for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate applications to the University. The role of Senior Admissions Assistant is key in meeting the recruitment targets to the University.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work in our Admissions team at Newcastle University. 

The role involves handling enquiries and applications from students from across the globe. Primarily you will be processing applications for postgraduate programmes
- making selection decisions on applications, maintaining admission records, generating appropriate correspondence, and responding to applicant and academic selectors’ enquiries.
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to deliver an outstanding customer experience in an internationally focused environment. You will be numerate and possess strong IT skills. You will have experience of working within a busy, high-volume customer focused service, and be able to work accurately with excellent attention to detail.

Please take a look at the job description for further information.

This post is fixed term until 31/12/2025

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Amanda Tilley, Postgraduate Admissions Manager at amanda.tilley@newcastle.ac.uk.

We are committed to the professional career development of all our colleagues. You will benefit from a range of excellent development opportunities including internal and external training, specialist networking groups and opportunities to gain experience of other areas of Student Recruitment and Admissions and University professional services.

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter which outlines how you meet the essential requirements of the role set out in the person section of the role description.

Interviews will be held on site at our Newcastle Campus where possible.

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