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Date Posted: Friday, August 16, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Summary
The senior admissions officer is responsible for the efficient management and continuous improvement of the University’s admissions process, with particular focus on achieving a positive applicant experience. The admissions officer will ensure that the students enrolled are of the highest caliber by paying attention to the principles of fair admissions, working with a highly collaborative way with faculty and departmental staff to ensure the efficient processing of applications, confirmation of results and supporting the conversion process. .

Duties and Responsibilities
• To manage the co-ordination of the admissions processes and identify issues, and trends which may have a University-wide impact. Working closely with the Registrar and other key stakeholders to ensure that all departmental/faculty admissions staff are consulted and briefed about University processes and procedures.
• To manage a team of admissions officers to assess applications and provide advice to departmental and faculty based teams, particularly in relation to entrance requirements, equivalences of local and international academic qualifications, fee status and English language issues.
• To lead, motivate and develop a team of admissions officers by providing a clear sense of purpose and understanding in the team. Managing workflow and resource allocation within the team to ensure that decisions are confirmed within agreed turnaround times. Working closely with the Registrar to highlight any issues that may be of impact on the allocation of resource within the team and flag peak periods of activity.
• To explore the potential to streamline and enhance existing processes, reviewing operational effectiveness and compliance with internal and external policy and legislation in relation to all aspects of admissions.
• To ensure that each admissions officer works in partnership with a specified number of departments to understand their course portfolio, trends in growth and academic requirements.
• To act as a key advisor on admissions policy, trends and developments. Working in conjunction with faculty and departmental staff to support the conversion of applicants to registered students.
• To advise on, influence and oversee the creation of fair and transparent admissions policy including selection criteria with academic tutors. Using awareness of external factors and specialist knowledge to assess and advice on the impact of changes to these policies and criteria. Ensure publication of correct and consistent application of admissions policy and selection criteria.
• To manage the complaints and appeals process for admissions, fee status appeals and oversee the investigation of fraud in the application process.
• To work closely with direct partnerships to ensure a smooth and seamless admissions process for applicants. Communicating final progression grades and confirmation of results at key points in the cycle.
• To contribute to the planning, management and delivery of an effective confirmation process and ensuring that results are verified and applicants are informed of the final outcome in a timely manner.
• To liaise with and support the alignment of admissions practices with collaborative partnerships (including International Teaching Partnerships) as required.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in any field and Master’s degree in student affairs area will be an added advantage
• At least two years’ prior admissions experience.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Must be accurate and pay close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work irregular and flexible hours.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: two years’

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