0810-23 PG and Professional Admissions Officer (Internal Only)
Job Description
Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions
| Location: |
Aston University Main Campus |
| Salary: |
£29,605 to £34,980 per annum |
| Grade: | Grade 07 |
| Contract Type: |
Fixed Term (27/11/2024) |
| Basis: |
Full Time |
| Closing Date: | 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 08 December 2023 |
| Interview Date: |
Thursday 21 December 2023 |
| Reference: | 0810-23 |
| Release Date: | Wednesday 29 November 2023 |
The Admissions team are looking a well-organised Admissions Officer to join our Postgraduate and Professional Admissions Team as a maternity cover.
You will be responsible for the assessment and processing of postgraduate and professional applications and for ensuring that applicants receive accurate and timely responses to enquiries during all stages of the application process. As part of the Postgraduate and Professional Admissions Team, you will help to ensure that the postgraduate and professional applicant journey is efficient, student focused, and maximises application-enrolment conversions.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in higher education within student recruitment, admissions or marketing, along with proven ability to communicate effectively with people enquiring from both the UK and overseas. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail and an ability to proactively resolve problems is essential for this role.
What we offer:
- Aston University is a dynamic and
vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent
transport links via bus or train. - The role is offered as ‘dynamic working’, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
- Excellent training and development
opportunities. - A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13
days bank holiday and University Closure days. - Everyday discounts to a number of
activities and retailers - Great family friendly policies
- On site gym and pool with
discounted staff membership available
You can find more information about the benefits of working at Aston at: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/Benefits-and-Rewards
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Natalie Cox (Postgraduate and Professional Admissions Manager) at n.cox2@aston.ac.uk.
Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.
Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.
If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk