Admissions officer - united kingdom, caversham, berkshire

our client is one of the uk's leading and most prestigous private school establishments. they are currently looking to recruit a admission officer to join their team.

the role

this is an exciting time in the school’s development. pupil numbers are very buoyant and the number of applications received has remained consistently strong in recent years. the admissions officer will bring experience, knowledge and initiative and s/he will play a key role in assisting the school’s further development objectives along with the admissions team.

the admissions officer is responsible for ensuring that admissions processes into queen anne’s at all ages are administered efficiently, with due regard to legal process. the admissions officer will maintain a constant turnaround of expressions of interest, applications, testing and interviews throughout the year. the admissions officer will play a key part in assisting the head of admissions with the planning, preparation and execution of key admissions-related public events, such as open mornings, taster days and new girls’ day. the admissions officer will provide regular weekly updates to the head of admissions on all aspects as listed above.

the expectation is that the admissions officer will be able to handle multiple responsibilities and ensure that systems and process meet the strategic goals of the headmistress and head of admissions.

the admissions officer is expected to have a whole school approach and ensure that s/he understands the importance of school events in relation to termly activities. s/he will also be expected to attend whole school events to gain a thorough understanding of the academic and pastoral experiences that girls can expect when coming to the school.

working hours will be from 9.00-5.00 with half an hour lunch.

a full induction and training programme will be implemented for the successful candidate and ongoing reviews will be offered to support the role.

key duties

• s/he will be responsible for co-ordinating all aspects of registration and admissions processes throughout the school and ensure administrative tasks are dealt with by the admissions assistant in a timely effective manner.

• scholarship administration and co-ordination.

• student assessment.

• maintain and build relationships with uk feeder and prep schools, with regular communication by phone, email or in person.

• s/he will have a direct, hands-on dealing with uk applications and international recruitment.

• s/he will support the head of admissions with all recruitment and deal with all appropriate administration and will manage the department in the absence of the head of admissions.

• s/he will primarily be the first person to respond to overseas enquiries and will be responsible for visa applications.

• s/he will provide a personal (phone based) approach to follow up post key events including open mornings, taster days, parent visits etc.

essential experience

experience of working within a school or educational establishment.

experience of working fully with all departments

high level of personal presentation

proven experience of working in a general administrative role including effective use of processes.

excellent it skills particular within a management information system, word, excel, outlook, mail merge and data information

driver/ own vehicle

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