Admissions Administrators

Admissions Administrator
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Rate: £15.33 per hour
Contract: Fixed-term until February 2027
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Admissions Administrator to join a busy team in Newcastle. This role will involve providing comprehensive administrative support within a complex organisation, ensuring applications, data and enquiries are managed efficiently and accurately.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support within the admissions function.
• Process applications and maintain accurate records in line with organisational procedures.
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and service standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to support admissions processes.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Essential Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate:

• Experience working in an administrative role within a complex organisation.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
• A confident and professional telephone manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and ability to use initiative.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to motivate and support others within a remote working environment.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle difficult situations sensitively and professionally.
• High personal standards of achievement.
• Honest, reliable and conscientious approach to work.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience and knowledge of UK Higher Education admissions, including Undergraduate and/or Postgraduate admissions.
• Knowledge of the UCAS process, including business rules, routes and deadlines, Confirmation and Clearing.
• Understanding of UK and/or international qualifications and equivalencies.
• Knowledge of fee assessment processes within UK Higher Education.
• Understanding of UKVI Student Route compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.33.
• Fixed-term contract until February 2027.
• Standard office hours, Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established higher education environment.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

If you have strong administrative experience and are looking for your next opportunity in a professional and fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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