At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and manage student applications, ensuring a smooth admissions process.
- Company: Join Aston University, a vibrant campus in the heart of Birmingham.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, discounts, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic working environment with great career development prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' journeys and help them succeed.
- Qualifications: Experience in higher education admissions or recruitment is essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
The Admissions, Recruitment & Outreach team are looking for a process-driven and enthusiastic On Campus Aston and Partnerships Admissions Officer to join the team.
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing responses to applications, handling post-application enquiries and supporting conversion events. You will play an important role in ensuring the On Campus Aston and Partnerships application student journey is customer-focused and efficient, with a strong emphasis on maximising application-to-enrolment conversions. Whilst this role reports to an Admissions Manager, you will be expected to take personal responsibility in managing and prioritising your workload and delivering a high-quality service.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in Higher Education admissions, student recruitment or a recruitment support environment. Attention to detail and a flexible approach to working with others are essential for success in this role.
This role is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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.
- 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.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. 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.
The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions. 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, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace.
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On Campus Aston and Partnerships Admissions Officer in Birmingham employer: Aston University
Aston University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work environment in the heart of Birmingham with excellent transport links. Employees benefit from generous annual leave, comprehensive training and development opportunities, and a strong commitment to equality and diversity, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. With access to on-site facilities like a gym and pool, as well as family-friendly policies, Aston University prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in transnational education.