Admissions System and Project Manager

Newcastle University

Location:
Newcastle – United Kingdom
Salary:
Competitive
Type:
Permanent
Main Industry:
Search Management & Executive Jobs
Other Industries & Skills: 
Secretarial, Office & Administration
Advertiser:
Newcastle University
Job ID:
130676909
Posted On: 
18 June 2024

 

Salary: £33,966 to £36,024 with progression to £44,263 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 23 June 2024

 

The Role

Part of the Academic Services Hub and External Relations Directorate, the Admissions Team are responsible for processing decisions for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate applications to the University. The role of Admissions System Project Manager is key to the project management and further enhancement of our Admission Microsoft Dynamics system to improve both efficiency and the applicant experience.

We are seeking an Admissions System Project Manager initially as a fixed term post for 18 months, starting 1 September 2024. The role will support the creation of an Admissions System Project Team, and manage the delivery of innovative processes and technology-based solutions, working collaboratively with Faculties, Academic Schools and Professional Services.

The role will also manage two Project Co-ordinators to effectively plan and deliver targeted improvements to this system, prioritising the roll-out of automation before managing further developments to support applicant conversion on targeted recruitment, outreach and WP events, and projects to support the University strategies for home student recruitment and fair access and widening participation.

Please take a look at the job description for further information.

If you would like to discuss the role further, Emma Reay, Director Student Recruitment & Admissions #

We are committed to the professional career development of all our colleagues. You will benefit from a range of excellent development opportunities including internal and external training, specialist networking groups and opportunities to gain experience of other areas of Student Recruitment and Admissions and University professional services.

We are committed to being a flexible employer and would be happy to have conversations around flexible working.
We are currently working in a blended approach of some campus office-based work with home working.  If you are considering relocating to join us, should you be successful in your application you can find out about our relocation package options.

, please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter which outlines how you meet the essential requirements of the role set out in the person section of the role description.

Closing date: 23 June

Interview date: 02 July

Interviews will be held on site at our Newcastle Campus where possible. 

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 27305

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