Admissions Assistant

Job description

About the role

The Leicester Medical School is seeking an organised and customer-focused Admissions Assistant to support the delivery of an efficient, accurate and welcoming admissions service for its MB ChB courses. You will assess applications against agreed entry criteria, make offers where appropriate and develop specialist knowledge of medical admissions. You will also respond to enquiries from prospective students, applicants, parents, colleagues and external organisations, helping people make informed choices through clear, consistent and timely communication.

Working across all stages of the admissions cycle, you will check and process UCAS applications, allocate results information, maintain accurate records and produce application statistics when required. You will also provide administrative support for DBS checks and help deliver applicant interviews, Open Days and other recruitment activities, some of which will involve weekend working. The role includes close collaboration with colleagues across the University, the NHS and external agencies, while managing your own workload and responding flexibly to changing priorities.

About you

You will be educated to A Level or an equivalent standard and have clerical experience gained in a busy working environment, preferably within higher education. Previous experience in a customer-facing role and of supporting or organising events is essential. You will communicate confidently in writing, by telephone and in person, handle confidential matters sensitively and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Accuracy, sound organisation and effective time management will be central to your success, together with the ability to manage a varied workload under pressure. You will be keen to develop expert knowledge of admissions processes, qualifications and specialist application systems. Experience of higher education admissions, awareness of data protection requirements, strong IT skills and an adaptable approach to process improvement would be advantageous.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Beverley Ireland on [email protected].

Applications for job share will be considered.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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