International Admissions Officer
About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About the Role:
Based in our International Office on the Chelmsford Campus, your priority will be processing international student applications to deliver a high-quality admissions service and directly contribute to the achievement of international student recruitment targets. You’ll review and assess applications and documents from around the world for courses taught at our five UK campuses, assisting prospective students through the journey to realise their dream of studying at ARU, whilst ensuring compliance with our entry and sponsorship criteria.
With a degree or part qualified in a relevant professional qualification at degree level or demonstrable level of experience and evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role, you’ll have experience of working in a customer service environment within an administrative role. You’ll be a flexible team player with the ability to prioritise effectively and complete work methodically and analytically. Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required. You’ll need to be comfortable working in a busy dynamic environment.
Informal enquiries can be made to Hazel Chivers, Senior International Admissions Officer, at hazel.chivers@aru.ac.uk or on 01245 68 3636.
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.