Admissions Co-ordinator
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Admissions team are looking to recruit to an Admissions Coordinator to join their busy team.
The post-holder will be responsible for assessing applications for a portfolio of taught courses, working closely with Admissions Tutors and other key stakeholders to deliver an excellent applicant experience. The post-holder will also respond to enquiries from applicants and their supporters via telephone and email, as well as contributing to a variety of other activities undertaken by the Admissions service.
The successful candidate will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively. They will be well organised and adaptable, taking a positive approach to managing a busy workload. Exceptional communication skills are essential, as is a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
The role is a fixed-term position until 31 July 2023. Candidates are generally appointed at the bottom of the salary scale.
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Application Procedure
You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Janice Poon (HR Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk Please quote reference 2160823NP on all correspondence.
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- Job Description and Person Specification
We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value the diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.
Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.
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 Co-ordinator roles across University of Southampton'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 £24,285 - £27,131 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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