Admissions Administrator KS)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Based in Manchester, the Business School’s MBA and Executive Education Admissions Team supports MBA, Trans National Education Programmes across the School’s UK and International Centres (China, Hong Kong, Singapore and UAE) and Executive Education programmes.
We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join us to assist with the recruitment of candidates. Key duties will include acting as a main focal point for applicants, administering the admissions process for applicants to the School’s Full-time and Part-time Global MBA programmes, transnational blended-learning courses and UK government apprenticeship programmes for senior executives, and creating/maintaining accurate records of applicants on our various systems.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in an administrative role, demonstrating excellent organisational and time management skills. Self- motivated, flexible and able to communicate effectively across a range methods.
When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Email: Name: Kathryn Howard or Helen Dowd
Email: kathryn.l.howard@manchester.ac.uk or helen.dowd@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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.
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