Admissions Assessor (Domestic PG)

Future Students is offering the opportunity to join a collaborative and high-performing team, aligned with recent structural changes. This marks an exciting phase for Future Students as we align the University to address market challenges and enhance student acquisition strategies. The vision for domestic admissions is evolving from a critical back-office administrative function to an externally focused, commercially driven operation aimed at providing a competitive edge for the University.

Be challenged and imagine with us

As Admissions Assessor (Domestic PG), you will evaluate domestic postgraduate coursework applicants. In this role, you will assess eligibility for admission, end-on honours, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and credit, all while utilising the Oracle Service Cloud CRM and other university platforms.

Your focus will be to enhance future student recruitment initiatives and improve the overall student experience.

In this role you will:

• Review application materials such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal statements to assess qualifications.
• Make admissions decisions and communicate with applicants regarding their status.
• Provide guidance to applicants throughout the admissions process.

One of these continuing positions is full time, and one is part time (0.4FTE), and both will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Proven ability to comprehensively assess complex applications and documentation with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to clearly communicate and support both prospective students and internal stakeholders.
• Experience utilising a range of computer programs and adapting quickly to new technologies.
• High-level organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $77,858 to $90,316 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy, and work effectively. For information on our employee benefits (such as leave, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here.  

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

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• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the two targeted questions below.

Competing Priorities and Team Dynamics

Provide an example of when you had to balance multiple priorities while working as part of a team. How did you manage your tasks and communicate with team members to ensure that both your individual responsibilities and team goals were met?

High Attention to Detail

Describe a time when you had to review detailed information or documents to make an important decision. How did you ensure accuracy and thoroughness in your review process, and what steps did you take to confirm that no details were missed?

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to two targeted questions as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Kellie Masters, Senior Manager, Domestic Admissions & Conversion on (02) 4921 5237 or via email at kellie.masters@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Wednesday 18 September 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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