0835-23 PG and Professional Admissions Manager (Internal Only)
Job Description
Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions
| Location: |
Aston University John Cadbury House |
| Salary: |
£37,099 to £44,263 per annum |
| Grade: | Grade 08 |
| Contract Type: |
Fixed Term (12 months) |
| Basis: |
Full Time |
| Closing Date: | 23.59 hours GMT on Saturday 09 December 2023 |
| Interview Date: |
Monday 08 January 2024 |
| Reference: | 0835-23 |
| Release Date: | Thursday 30 November 2023 |
The Admissions team are looking for an enthusiastic and student focused Admissions Manager to join our growing Postgraduate and Professional Admissions Team.
This role will lead on the strategic management and planning of all admissions and conversion aspects of new entrants onto a group of Aston University’s Postgraduate and Professional programmes. The role will ensure that the postgraduate and professional prospective student journey is customer-focused, efficient and places appropriate emphasis and control of the service speed and accuracy to enable maximising of application generation to enrolment conversions. The manager will be responsible for the line management of 4-6 direct reports.
The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in higher education within admissions or student recruitment and will have a detailed working knowledge of UK/International qualifications and admissions processes. Excellent team working skills and the ability to engage effectively with wide of key stakeholders in the Admissions Team and in the academic Colleges are essential to this post.
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 Alexandra Theodorakopoulos-Drogitis (Head of Postgraduate and Professional Admissions) on a.theodorakopoulosdrogitis1@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