Admissions & Assessment Officer
2 days ago
Leeds
Role: Admissions Officer and Interviewer Location: Onsite, Leeds , United Kingdom Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 Per Annum Working Times: Full Time, Monday to Friday,9am-5pm. About Us: Planet Education Networks (PEN) is a network of universities, partners and affiliates. It is made up of 7 different companies, with the Elizabeth School of London being one of them. Here at PEN, we are committed to providing a first-class learning experience to students from diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to help students achieve their academic and personal aspirations through a supportive and inclusive learning environment. We have campuses and offices in 6 major cities within the UK, as well as offices across the world, including Italy, China, India and Vietnam. We are a diverse and multinational company, and we are seeking like-minded, passionate individuals to help us progress even further. Responsibilities: • Conduct Interviews: Carry out comprehensive and structured interviews with prospective students, either in person or online, to evaluate their suitability for the institution’s academic programmes and ethos., • Orchestrate the Internal English Test: Organise and oversee entry language tests, and other evaluation tools, ensuring that procedures are consistent, fair, and in line with institutional standards., • Evaluate Applications: Review application materials, academic records, and assessment outcomes to make informed judgments about applicants’ academic potential and overall fit for the School., • Admissions Coordination: Support the smooth progression of applicants through the admissions pipeline, from application to assessment and final decision. Liaise with colleagues to align interviews, tests, and decisions in a timely and efficient manner., • Maintain Records: Keep accurate, confidential, and well-organised records of applicant interviews, assessment results, and decisions, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations., • Support Applicants: Provide clear and supportive communication to prospective students and their families regarding the admissions and assessment process, offering guidance where needed., • Represent the Institution: Act as an ambassador at admissions events, open days, and fairs, promoting the institution’s values, academic pathways, and unique opportunities., • Stay Informed: Keep up to date with developments in admissions practice, assessment methodologies, and the wider higher education sector to enhance both applicant experience and institutional processes., • Other Duties: Undertake any additional responsibilities commensurate with the role as directed by the Director of Admissions or Senior Management. Benefits: • Annual leave (7.2 weeks), • Workplace pension scheme., • Company Sick Policy., • Statutory maternity/paternity pays., • Career development opportunities, • Training and self-development opportunities., • Gym membership discounts, • Retail discount schemes, • Cinema discounts, • Grocery discounts, • Cycle to work, • Investing and savings opportunities, • Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise., • Financial wellbeing education, • My Mind Pal (mental fitness)