The University of Manchester Hiring for Admissions Assistant (2 Posts Available) Job at Manchester, England Full Time

The Faculty of Humanities is one of four faculties in the University of Manchester and consists of four Schools that offer an unprecedented range of innovative programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

We are looking to appoint two full-time Admissions Assistants to join the Faculty of Humanities Admissions Team: 1 x permanent in the UG Admissions Team at Alliance Manchester Business School and 1 x fixed term (24 months) in the PGCE Admissions Team in the School of Environment, Education and Development.

The post holder will:

• To provide clerical and administrative support for key activities of admissions across the University including making standard decisions, updating applicant records and resolving errors on records as well as providing support on open days, visit days, interviews and confirmation and clearing activities.
• To deliver excellent service provision and support colleagues with continuous improvement, placing the student experience at the heart of what we do with support for a single PS team working flexibly across organisational boundaries.

The successful candidate should have relevant knowledge and experience as set out in the job description. Including administrative activities associated with admissions and conversion; experience of working in a team environment within a large organisation, with the ability to act as the first point of contact for admissions enquiries and provide information, advice and guidance on routine matters, knowing when to escalate to others as appropriate.

Furthermore, they must be prepared to undertake work outside regular office hours including weekends as necessary. The University operates arrangements to recognise this working pattern and to ensure an appropriate balance between working and non-working time.

Please refer to the job description for full details of the role.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Jodie Parker
Email: jodie.parker@manchester.ac.uk

Name: Usra Khan
Email: usra.khan@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:
Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.