Admissions Administrative Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Join our prestigious educational institution in a vital role that supports the admissions process from initial parent inquiries to student entry. The Admissions Administrative Assistant is a front-facing, customer service-oriented position that requires excellent administrative skills and a commitment to providing outstanding service.

Admissions Administrative Assistant:

• Salary: £30,161 Per annum
• Job Type: Term-time plus eight additional weeks (42 weeks per year)
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Respond professionally and efficiently to telephone, email, and face-to-face inquiries, ensuring all families receive excellent service.
• Process registrations using the school's database, check applications, request additional information, and manage communications with prospective students and their families.
• Facilitate and help deliver admissions events such as open days, interview days, and new joiner events.
• Administer and collate candidate references, scholarship applications, and special educational needs reports.
• Assist with the preparation of interview materials and exam papers.
• Support the administration of bursary applications and the onboarding of new students.
• Create and update marketing materials and admissions pages on the website.
• Manage the diary for the Admissions Department and the Director of Admissions and Bursaries.
• Undertake general administrative duties to support the smooth running of the Admissions Department.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven administrative experience with excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, with proficiency in English.
• Highly numerate with excellent IT skills, including Excel and Google Docs.
• Experience with mail merges and spreadsheet management.
• Knowledge of iSAMS or similar MIS is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A systematic approach to tasks and a high level of integrity and confidentiality.

Benefits:

• Free lunches and refreshments during term time.
• Time off in lieu for occasional evening and weekend work.
• Opportunities for professional development in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• First Aid and full induction programme for all staff, including NQTs.
• Generous holiday provision for support staff (25 days, rising to 30 after 5 years) plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to sports facilities including a gym and swimming pool.
• Generous and flexible pension provision.
• Interest-free travel loan.

If you have the relevant skills, please apply or share you CV with