Admissions Coordinator
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Position Overview & Specifications
As a front facing service, the Admissions team are one of the initial points of contact at Sheffield Hallam University for applicants and enquirers. We are responsible for assessing applications to study with us across our whole portfolio of courses.
As Admissions Co-ordinator you will be part of the Admissions Specialist Team. Working across all teams in the Admissions Service you will provide expert support to answer complex admissions queries as well focusing on developing, maintaining and managing the underpinning processes which support the Admissions Service. This includes providing expertise on areas such as fee status assessment, qualification updates, quality assurance and issuing CAS for Student Visas. You may also provide supervisory support when needed.
You will have a strong commitment to customer care and be highly motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills. The ability to work flexibly and independently, whilst maintaining excellent standards during busy periods is essential. You will need to be adaptive to an evolving environment and able to seek innovative ways to review and update existing established practices, whilst liaising with stakeholders to meet customer expectations.
For this job we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Admissions Coordinator roles across Sheffield Hallam University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,285 - £28,929 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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