Details
1120411
Harper Adams University (Shropshire)
19/10/2026
1 Month
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Business Dress
Pay
£13.53
£1.63
Description
Role
We are seeking an organised and customer-focused Admissions Officer to provide short-term support to our Admissions and Visa Compliance Team during a busy period.
The successful candidate will act as the principal admissions contact for designated partners, process applications accurately and efficiently, and contribute to a positive applicant experience.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage admissions applications from receipt to decision, including application assessment, interview coordination, admissions decisions and applicant communications through SITS, UCAS and other systems.
- Process progression, transfer and articulation applications, assess fee status, and ensure international applications comply with UKVI requirements.
- Maintain accurate admissions records and applicant data to support reporting and regulatory requirements.
- Act as a key contact for applicants, academic colleagues and partner institutions, providing advice, guidance and excellent customer service.
- Support admissions-related activities including enrolment, registration, accommodation allocation and applicant support.
- Maintain accurate course and admissions information across University systems, websites and UCAS.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of admissions processes and the applicant experience.
- Respond to enquiries professionally and confidentially via email, telephone and face-to-face communication.
- Support recruitment and admissions events, including Open Days, Applicant Visit Days and Interview Days.
- Provide flexible support to colleagues during busy periods and undertake other duties appropriate to the role.
Full JD available if you require further information, please contact unitemps@harper-adams.ac.uk.
Skills and experience
Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification, or demonstration of extensive professional experience in a similar role.
Location
Harper Adams, Edgmond Campus