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Senior Admissions Administrator

Senior

2026-06-08

Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Type

Full-time

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
MS Office Proficiency
Database/Record Management Systems
Leadership & Team Management
Admissions Policy Expertise
Strong Communication & Problem-Solving
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Senior Admissions Administrator

About the Role

The post holder will be responsible for the line management of a small team of admissions administrators and assistants, utilising influence and leadership skills to positively develop and promote the team.

They will act as a main point of contact across the team for providing expert advice and training on admissions policies and procedures. This role will have a particular focus on application records management, ensuring that processes and procedures lead to accurate admissions records, and it will act as a key point of contact with the Data and Digital Services team. They will work closely with two other senior administrators to manage and deliver the day-to-day operational work to meet targets and deadlines. They will work closely with Departments, Faculties, Degree Committee and Colleges to ensure that administration of admission is efficient, and that processes and policies are robust and clearly communicated. The role holder will also take on additional tasks as required to support the Deputy Head of the department.

As Senior Admissions Administrators, and as part of the wider team, they will also be responsible for carrying out the quality assurance checking and offer making process for all applicants; processing documentation submitted as evidence to meet offer conditions; confirming applicants' admission once all offer conditions have been satisfactorily met; and processing the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies for students requiring visas.

About You

The successful candidate will have excellent and highly developed interpersonal, communication and customer orientated skills. They will have excellent organisational, problem solving and evaluation skills and be able to demonstrate initiative in implementing improvements. They will have the ability to understand and clearly communicate policy, scrutinise documentation and ensure that procedures are compliant with relevant policy requirements.

Interested applicants for this post should be educated to bachelor's degree level (or have equivalent relevant experience), have a good knowledge of MS Office, be a confident user of databases or other record management systems, and be willing to learn new skills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Senior Admissions Administrator role?

Candidates need a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), strong MS Office skills, and experience with databases or record management systems. Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to manage a small team and communicate admissions policies effectively. See administration jobs in higher education for similar roles.

📋What are the main responsibilities of this Senior Admissions Administrator position?

The role involves line management of admissions staff, providing expert advice on policies, managing application records, quality assurance, offer-making, processing conditions, and handling Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies for visa students. Close collaboration with departments, faculties, and colleges is required. Explore higher ed admin jobs.

💰Is there salary information or benefits for the Senior Admissions Administrator job?

No specific salary range is listed in the job post. Compensation typically follows university scales for senior administration roles in Cambridge. Check university salaries and higher ed jobs for benchmarks.

📝What is the application deadline and how do I apply for this role?

Applications close on 8 June 2026. Prepare a tailored CV highlighting leadership and admissions experience. Visit the university careers page or jobs.ac.uk listings for submission details.

🌍Does the Senior Admissions Administrator position offer visa sponsorship?

Visa sponsorship is not mentioned in the posting. International applicants should confirm directly with the employer. Review higher education jobs for roles with sponsorship details.
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