An impressive school in St Albans are seeking an Admissions Coordinator to work within the Admissions Team to support in the recruitment of students. This is initially a 1 year maternity cover contract, however may go on to become permanent!

This is a ‘hands on’ role, which requires excellent administrative skills, flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and the ability to work both independently and as part of the wider Admissions, Marketing and Communications team.

What’s in it for you:

• Hours: Mon-Fri, 35 hour week, 8.15pm-4.15pm, with the opportunity to work from home in the school holidays
• Salary: Up to £39k
• 25 days holiday + 3 non-contractual days between Christmas and New Year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Access to confidential 24hr counselling helpline
• Free parking
• Free lunches
• Free use of onsite gym

Key Responsibilities for the School Admissions Coordinator:

Admissions & Registry Management

• Overall responsibility for the admissions pipeline, registry and admissions-related activities and events in the College; from the first contact with a prospective parent to a fully completed enrolment.

Communication & Relationship Management

• Maintaining and developing active and cordial links with other schools, including attendance at Educational Fairs.
• Working with the Marketing team assist in the organisation and delivery of the College’s Prep, Senior and Sixth Form Open Days, Preview Evenings, Taster Days and other events, information evenings and external recruitment events.
• Ensuring the maintenance of information regarding Admissions on the school website and on marketing materials. Contributing to the College’s marketing thinking, strategy and initiatives.

Measurement, Analysis & Forecasting

• Track, manage and analyse all elements of the admissions pipeline including enquiries, visits, applications, offers, and acceptances on the Admissions database.

• Maintain a regular analysis of admissions statistics and trends, use this information to prepare regular Admissions reports for the Headmaster and Board of Governors.
• Identify where the admissions pipeline lacks an appropriate number of enquiries, applications or acceptances to achieve the budget number and ensure that the Headmaster/Head of Prep and Bursar are aware of the shortfall and recommend appropriate actions to implement.

Assessments & Offers

• Organise and manage testing and interview days/evenings for entry into the College
• Liaise with the Deputy Head and academic staff to ensure invigilation and attendance at assessment days/interview evenings Coordinate offer review meetings and ensure all necessary documentation and relevant information has been shared with the Headmaster, Deputy Head, Director of Studies and Bursar for decisions to be made on offers, Scholarships and Bursaries

For this School Admissions Coordinator role the employer is looking for:

• Experience of working in an admissions role desirable, although a customer facing or sales background will also be considered
• Fluent and accurate written and spoken English
• Confident telephone manner
• Excellent computer skills using MS Office with at least an intermediate level in Word and Excel
• Excellent communications skills, courteous, polite and helpful and have an understanding of customer care expectations for a demanding market
• Highly organised with good time management skills
• Be able to deal with numerous tasks at once and manage priorities

If you are interested in this School Admissions Coordinator, 1 Year Maternity Cover role, please apply now!

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Please note due to the number of applications we often receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.