Admissions Officer

Title: Admissions Officer (International)

Type: Fixed Term, Full-Time

Salary: £27,989 - £31,907 per annum

Location: Edinburgh

REF: AJN/REG/035/24

Closing Date: 01 February 2024

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national, and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Admissions Officer to join the Registry team in Edinburgh.

The purpose of this post is to provide administrative support to the Admissions function, primarily for International MSc courses, to help ensure effective and efficient systems, processes and procedures are in place and implemented, including fair and consistent selection of applicants. Liaison with internal and external applicant stakeholders as appropriate to help ensure SRUC’s process for application and admissions is sector leading. Compliance checking of any applications dealt with through a third party, to ensure quality and transparency.

Duties/Responsibilities will include:

Assist in the development, delivery and administration (either directly or through other staff) in following key areas:

• The applications function e.g. through development of selection/decision-making processes, direct and/or indirect (e.g. via UCAS) interaction with applicants and regular and adhoc management reporting.

• A fair and consistent application and admission process e.g. to meet SRUC and SFC targets, fee income generation and retention targets.

• Ensuring admission processes are contextualised as required, and meet all relevant guidelines and protocols.

• Maintenance of records of admissions into SRUC e.g. in order to meet the reporting requirements of HESA, FES and/or any other external stakeholders, and enable students’ smooth enrolment and transition to SRUC.

• Ensuring the equality and diversity impact of the application and admission process and associated material is fully considered.

The post-holder will perform additional duties as directed from time to time by the Admissions Lead. The post holder must use their initiative in the conduct of their work, and apply sound judgement at all times to ensure that they conduct themselves within the framework of SRUC regulations and procedures.

Closing date: 01 February 2024

What you will get in return

• Enhanced holidays

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Cycle to work scheme

• RAC Membership discounts

• Enhanced family leave

• Flexible working patterns

• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)

• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the link below.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.