Location: High Wycombe
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: £28,879 - £32,296
Hours per week: 35
Closing Date: 05/01/2025
Ref No: 1668
Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe
Salary - £28,879 - £32,296
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
Reporting to the International Admissions Manager, this role will deliver the University’s international applicant service. You will offer official and professional advice directly to applicants and their agents whilst ensuring quality and standards are maintained.
The core of the role involves making decisions on both undergraduate and postgraduate applications against set entry criteria, and for building/maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues in academic areas. The role holder will need to develop a detailed understanding of both international and UK qualifications and of UKVI and UCAS practice and regulation.
What we offer:
* a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
* Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
* training & development support opportunities
* contributory pension scheme
* discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
* a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Admissions Officer - International
Faculty/Directorate: Marketing & Student Recruitment
Grade: E
Location: High Wycombe
Hours: 37
Responsible to: International Admissions Manager
Job Purpose: To deliver a first-class admissions service for the University’s applicants, offering official and professional advice directly to applicants, whilst ensuring quality and standards are maintained. The core of the role involves dealing with a wide range of applications to the University making decisions on both undergraduate and postgraduate applications against set entry criteria, and for building/maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues in academic areas.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* To take responsibility for all aspects of the admissions process for the University’s international applicants.
* To action all types of student applications, providing clerical support as needed.
* To be responsible for the creation and accuracy of applicant and application records on the University’s Student Record System.
* To manage and maintain application routes for a portfolio of courses.
* To carry out fees assessments to ensure applicants are classified in the correct fee category.
* To develop a thorough understanding of UK and overseas qualifications.
* To be responsible for scheduling and implementing interviews and selection days.
* To prepare documents required for interviews and issue necessary correspondence.
* To deal with enquiries from prospective applicants.
* To represent the Admissions Team at open days and other events.
* To liaise with all other faculties and departments.
* To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Head of Admissions.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education, Qualifications & Training:
Good general education
Knowledge & Experience:
Delivering an excellent customer experience; experience of working in a UK Higher Education establishment; substantial administrative experience; understanding of entry criteria and UK qualifications.
Skills:
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools; excellent communication skills; high level of attention to detail; strong problem-solving skills.
Special Requirements:
Must be able to work overtime during key periods; must be able to work cross campus.
Closing Date: 5 January 2024
Interview Date: W/C 13 January 2024
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