Admission Officer

Job Title: Admission Officer

Location: Broadstairs, CT10 2RZ

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per year

Job type: Part Time - Permanent

About Us:

Nelson College London (NCL) has established itself as a reputable and thriving higher education college offering higher education across three strategically located campuses in East London and Kent demonstrating NCL's commitment to providing quality education across varied communities targeting widening access students. NCL is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as an approved fee-cap provider. Moreover, NCL's achievement of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver award signifies its commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and outcomes for its widening access students. NCL stands as a dynamic and forward-thinking provider, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality higher education that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in their chosen fields.

Purpose of Post:

To provide friendly and effective admission service and advice and guidance to potential and existing students' enquiries.

The post-holder will be in direct line management by the Registrar or a designated person appointed by the directors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a high standard of knowledge and awareness of the College's policies, admissions processes and admission-related forms and ensure their implementation
• Provide high standards of customer service and provide a polite and professional response to customer inquiries face to face, over the phone and by email
• Assist with maintaining student records: application forms, assessment records, and documentation from potential and enrolled students in compliance with GDPR
• Arrange interviews of potential students and ensure the records/documents of the interviews and decisions are kept securely
• Liaise with other members of the team and academics to ensure prompt and complete academic consideration of each applicant
• Contribute to the decision and communicate admission decisions for each applicant, ensuring that these decisions are made in accordance with the College policies and procedures
• Assist with necessary arrangements for the smooth delivery of the student induction process
• Assist with a yearly audit of student files
• Provide advice and guidance to prospective students, including procedures for Student Finance applications
• Ensure that all potential and existing students have made a funding application before they start their HND course and advise on any supporting documentation that is needed for a funding application to be progressed/approved
• Assist with student graduation preparation
• Support the College receptionists in the performance of their duties and provide occasional cover in the case of absence

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Admissions Lead, Registrar, Admissions Administrator, External Affairs and Outreach Officer, University Administrator, may also be considered for this role.