Job Title: Admissions Manager
Department: Student Administration
Campus: Belfast
Salary: £44,737 - £53,384 per annum
Closing Date: 26 March 2023
Reference Number: 018763

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of a professional, digital first, proactive centralised admissions service at Ulster to prospective students, Faculties, Schools and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the University’s recruitment targets. This will include leading the efficient management and continuous improvement of the service with a focus on the provision of an excellent applicant experience. The postholder will be responsible for contributing to the strategy, policy and processes for admissions and for ensuring that fair and consistent admissions policies are developed and applied.

The postholder will have specific portfolio-based responsibilities whilst working flexibly across the service to fulfil business need. They will maintain a strong focus on all application types including UCAS and Direct entry and, apply their knowledge and understanding of the UCAS system and the MaSN requirements upon differing areas of the portfolio. The postholder will be required to provide accurate and timely numerical and statistical information on MaSN and non MaSN under their remit to the Head of Admissions and, in turn, advise on potential impact and approaches in light of this data.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

From this recruitment exercise we intend to create a 12 month waiting list for same or similar roles within the University.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to hold:

- A Degree.

- BENEFITS -

- Competitive salary.

- Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus, an additional 15 days per year when then university is closed.

- Enrolment in USS pension scheme - employer contribution of 21.6%, employee contribution of 9.8%.

- An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life.

- An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity.

- Onsite and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine, or Magee Campus).

- Cycle to Work Scheme.

- Discounted eye tests with subsequent competitive prescription lens and frames.

- Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint, Avaya, feeding your passion for IT.

- Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes.

- ATHENA SWAN STATEMENT -

Ulster University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

So, to join us as an Admissions Manager, please apply via the button shown.