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ADMINISTRATOR - ADMISSIONS TEAM - FULL TIME - £21-23k depending on experience

PERMANENT OR 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

We are looking for a capable administrator to support the Registry & Admissions Manager in managing the Kent application and admission process for student applications to the M.Ost and BSc programmes.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and regularly update records to ensure accurate data in respect of each student’s application process.
• Make offer decisions via UCAS in-line with the Admissions Policy and process accordingly
• Assist in the management of the clearing process in particular on A-level results day
• Support prospective applicants with their enquiries regarding the application process and requirements
• Responsible for arranging student interviews and conducting them when appropriate.
• Work with the Registry & Admissions Manager and Admissions Officer (London) to co-ordinate the registration of new students
• Support the Registry and Admissions Manager at Open Days including preparation of presentation materials.
• Support the Registry & Admissions Manager with the development and review of Admissions’ policies and procedures.
• Update website in collaboration with Marketing team.

Marketing

• Attend fairs and conferences to promote BCNO and its programmes and arrange for other members of staff to attend as appropriate
• Initiate contact with local schools to raise BCNO‘s profile (e.g. email Open Day dates)
• Establish and maintain relationships with Careers’ Advisors/organisations across Kent and oversee co-ordination of work experience placements

International students

• Assist the Registry and Admissions Manager in supporting eligible international students with their Student visa application
• Ensure the BCNO is compliant in all aspects in line with UKVI legislation liaising with the Registry Manager as appropriate.
• Be main point of contact for international students

Key relationships:

• Student applicants
• Quality Team
• Academic Registry
• Academic Teams
• Marketing team
• SMT

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education & Qualifications

• GCSE A – C (or equivalent) in Maths and English (essential)

Experience & Knowledge

• At least 2 years experience of an administrative role (essential)
• Excellent written skills (essential)
• Good working knowledge and understanding of MS Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) (essential)
• Experience of processing applications through UCAS (desirable)

Personal skills & Attributes (essential)

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, welcoming personality (essential)
• Willingness and ability to learn and understand new software and develop it to its full potential
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation (oral and written)
• Strong project management skills coupled with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to analyse and report on data
• Effective time management skills
• Effective team skills and awareness of when and how to support colleagues
• Resilience and able to adapt to changing and sometimes conflicting demands
• Produce work to a high standard
• Good at building relationships (internally and externally)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maidstone Kent, ME14 3DZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Administrative experience: 2 years (required)
• Microsoft Office packages: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person