Admissions Officer
Kingston College
Kingston upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- £17,869 - £20,827 per annum pro-rata, inclusive of London Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 February 2018
Job overview
BLUA59694
Permanent, 1.6 FTE
Our Student Services Division supports students at each stage of their journey from pre-entry to post exit. The Division has a client orientated culture and puts students needs at the heart of everything it does. The Division is structured into four sections that work together to ensure student success and satisfaction.
Acting as the central point of communication for enquirers/applicants, you must ensure that timely communication throughout the admissions process keeps the applicant fully informed of their status. You will maintain a centralised admissions process from the point of enquiry and maintain relevant data control processes relating to applicant/student data to ensure completion, accuracy and integrity.
Providing excellent customer service to applicants, parents and other stakeholders, you will monitor compliance with service standards developed by the Admissions Manager and work within the Data Protection regulations surrounding student data. The Admissions Officer will also assist with the preparation of Open Events and Recruitment Events, which may require some weekend and evening work.
Able to work independently as well as part of a team, you will have excellent customer service, diplomacy and tact in dealing with internal and external stakeholders and have experience in the effective use of cross College systems in terms of the student life cycle. Capable of managing change and prioritising tasks effectively, you will work well with staff, students, parents and supporting staff and have good general IT skills, including familiarity with internal MIS systems.
Those who have an awareness of student finance and associated entitlements are highly desirable, as are those who are familiar with data protection regulations surrounding student data.
This post will be based at Kingston College.
Closing date for the return of an online application form is 15th February 2018.
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave, pension scheme, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice childcare vouchers scheme and cycle to work scheme.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of Londons largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
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About Kingston College
Kingston College is a major provider of further and higher education in Kingston upon Thames. Situated in a thriving riverside town centre, Kingston College provides students with a friendly and stimulating environment for study.
Kingston is both a vibrant Surrey market town and one of the liveliest royal London boroughs, situated on the banks of the River Thames, 12 miles to the south west of London. Boasting great shopping, a colourful café culture, riverside walkways, a thriving arts scene and great nightlife, Kingston provides something for everyone. There are convenient and reliable bus and train services to all parts of the borough and London Waterloo can be reached in around 25 minutes.
Our extensive range of courses offers academic and vocational training from levels one to six. Every year over 600 students take up places at top UK universities and thousands more gain professional qualifications and training. The College is very proud of its position as one of the top ten university feeders in London and the South East.
Kingston College has recently been awarded the matrix Standard and matrix Excellence Awards for organisations that have made exceptional progress against the standard. Matrix is a national quality standard which assesses an institution’s information, advice and guidance services and their level of customer service. Kingston College achieved whole college matrix accreditation in July 2008 in recognition of its excellence and impartiality with regard to its student support services. Matrix ensures that the right student enrols on the right course and, most importantly, enjoys the right support.
Our courses cover a spectrum of levels with content aimed at 16 to 19 and 16 to 24 year olds, adult education, higher education, short courses and courses for international students.
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