Admissions Officer 51627

London College of Contemporary Arts – Academic Operations

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is where the latest in art and creative thinking meets advanced business skills. The college’s ground-breaking degrees, diplomas and courses are designed to reward students’ artistic talent with career success. Aided by its association with the University for the Creative Arts, it delivers high-quality courses while fostering strong industry connections, ensuring students and staff can thrive in the dynamic creative economy. Graduating students leave LCCA as ambitious, passionate and highly creative individuals who are well-placed to embark on a successful career in their chosen specialisation.

Position

• The Admission Officer at LCCA plays a crucial role in assessing and selecting prospective students through structured interviews.
• The ideal candidate will evaluate applicants based on academic qualifications, career aspirations, and suitability for LCCA’s programmes while ensuring alignment with the institution’s values and admission policies.
• This position requires strong communication skills, a keen eye for talent, and the ability to provide prospective students with insights into LCCA’s offerings and expectations.
• The Admissions Interview Officer also acts as a key representative of LCCA, fostering positive engagement with applicants and guiding them through the interview process.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of interview procedures
• Collaborate with other departments to align admission practices with institutional goals and provide valuable feedback on prospective students to enhance selection criteria.
• This role is instrumental in maintaining the high standard of student intake and supporting the overall growth and reputation of LCCA.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective students to understand their academic background, interests, and career goals.
• Conduct thorough assessments of applications and portfolios where applicable.
• Provide guidance to applicants on course selection and admissions procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of LCCA’s academic offerings, faculty, and student support services.
• Assist in organizing and participating in admissions events, open days, and recruitment fairs.
• Conduct structured interviews with prospective students to assess their academic background, artistic potential, and career goals.
• Evaluate applicants based on predefined criteria, ensuring fair and objective selection.
• Provide prospective students with information about LCCA’s courses, faculty, and campus culture.
• Assess applicants’ motivation, commitment, and understanding of their chosen program.
• Document and maintain accurate records of interviews and assessments.
• Work closely academic departments to finalise admission decisions.
• Offer constructive feedback to candidates where necessary and guide them through the application process.

General Responsibilities:

• To undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser grade.
• To adhere to the College’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR

Experience:

Essential

• Demonstrated experience conducting interviews or assessments in an educational settings.
• Proven ability to interact with diverse student populations particularly widening participation students
• Experience in providing guidance related to academic pathways and career development.
• Strong understanding of admissions processes and procedures in UK higher or further education.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and student databases.
• Knowledge of UK higher education regulations and admission policies.
• Experience in student admissions, within an academic institution.
• Knowledge of UK education systems and student mobility trends.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in UK higher education admissions.

Other information

Please note :

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
• We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.
• Global University Systems is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
• At Global University Systems, we anticipate that we will retain your data as part of the recruitment process for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it has been collected unless we have sought your consent to keep your data on file for future job vacancies.