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The University of Essex recognises the value that comes with a diverse workforce. More information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion can be found in
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Job details
Job reference
REQ02168
Application closing date
01/01/2019
Location
Colchester
Salary
£51,630-£58,090 per annum
Employment type
Permanent, Full-Time
Job category/type
Professional
Attachments
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Director of Admissions, Communications and External Relations
Job description
Department
The Admissions team is part of the University's Communications and External Relations Directorate (CER), which is responsible for:
- Schools outreach
- Student recruitment and marketing
- Philanthropy and Alumni Relations
- UG and PG Admissions
- Corporate marketing, Communications and engagement
Duties of the Role
The Director of Admissions
plays a central role in leading the University's UG and PG admissions activity. Working closely with senior members of University staff, you will be responsible for ensuring that our admissions service supports the University to recruit students most able to benefit from an Essex Education. This includes responsibility for operating fair and open admission processes; ensuring that we deliver admissions services that support and maximise conversion; ensuring that we meet all legal/compliance requirements; ensuring that our qualifications and entry requirements are kept up-to-date and fully documented; and that our admissions policies support these priorities.
Skills and qualifications required
You will be an experienced professional administrator, with a proven track record in leading teams; change management; process review and relationship management. You will also need excellent communication skills and an understanding of and sympathy with the University of Essex's vision and values. Ideally some of your experience will have been gained within HE, but transferable skills and a clear understanding of the context in which we operate is most important.
A degree or equivalent qualification is an essential requirement.
At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 876559).
*Further detail:
Director of Admissions
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*More information:
Working at the University
Job title
Director of Admissions, Communications and External Relations
Job reference
REQ02168
Application closing date
01/01/2019
Location
Colchester
Salary
£51,630-£58,090 per annum
Employment type
Permanent, Full-Time
Job category/type
Professional
Attachments
Blank
Job description
Department
The Admissions team is part of the University's Communications and External Relations Directorate (CER), which is responsible for:
- Schools outreach
- Student recruitment and marketing
- Philanthropy and Alumni Relations
- UG and PG Admissions
- Corporate marketing, Communications and engagement
Duties of the Role
The Director of Admissions
plays a central role in leading the University's UG and PG admissions activity. Working closely with senior members of University staff, you will be responsible for ensuring that our admissions service supports the University to recruit students most able to benefit from an Essex Education. This includes responsibility for operating fair and open admission processes; ensuring that we deliver admissions services that support and maximise conversion; ensuring that we meet all legal/compliance requirements; ensuring that our qualifications and entry requirements are kept up-to-date and fully documented; and that our admissions policies support these priorities.
Skills and qualifications required
You will be an experienced professional administrator, with a proven track record in leading teams; change management; process review and relationship management. You will also need excellent communication skills and an understanding of and sympathy with the University of Essex's vision and values. Ideally some of your experience will have been gained within HE, but transferable skills and a clear understanding of the context in which we operate is most important.
A degree or equivalent qualification is an essential requirement.
At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 876559).
*Further detail:
Director of Admissions
jobpack
*More information:
Working at the University