University of the West Scotland Hiring for Admissions Team Leader Job at Paisley, Scotland Full Time

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The Post – Admissions Team Leader

We have big ambitions. Do you?

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of ambitious plans to attract, recruit and admit a diverse cohort of students to University of West of Scotland (UWS) through outstanding admissions practices.

The Admissions Team Leader will assist the Senior Team Leader in overseeing the admissions operation at UWS managing the weekly workflows of the team by processing applications made to the University for all modes and levels of study from UK, EU and International applicants. The post holder will ensure that the team process applications based on the University’s and relevant regulatory requirements in a timely manner – adhering to UWS turnaround times and importantly, towards satisfying the University strategic objectives. The post holder will also provide guidance and advice to colleagues in our four academic schools as required and work with key external stakeholders such as UCAS, SQA and college partners.

In addition, this role will manage and motivate a team of Admissions Co-ordinators responsible for the operational delivery of the admissions function in the University.

Educated to Degree level or equivalent relevant experience, you will have experience of working in an admissions environment very much focused on providing excellent customer service and be target driven. In addition, you will have management experience, experience of dealing with conflicting priorities and provide a high quality of service to enhance the applicant experience.

You will also be part of an ambitious and forward-thinking wider Marketing and Student Recruitment department which puts our students at the heart of everything we do.

The University of the West of Scotland is committed to supporting your personal development and providing an inclusive working environment. UWS has an Athena SWAN bronze award, is a disability confident employer and welcomes other under-represented groups, as such we particularly encourage applications to support our diversity agenda.

ABOUT US

UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future. Find out more about our Professional Services teams.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 3% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Informal enquiries can be made to [email protected]