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Senior Admissions Administrator

Senior

2026-06-08

Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Type

Staff / Administration

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
MS Office proficiency
Database / record management systems
Line management experience
Admissions policy knowledge
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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 should hold a bachelor's degree or possess equivalent relevant experience. Strong proficiency in MS Office and confidence using databases or record management systems is essential. Experience in line management and knowledge of admissions policies will strengthen applications. Explore more administration jobs on AcademicJobs.

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

The role involves line management of admissions staff, providing expert advice on policies, managing application records, and collaborating with the Data and Digital Services team. You will also handle quality assurance, offer making, and Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) processing. See related roles in higher ed admin.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for this Senior Admissions Administrator position?

Visa sponsorship details are not specified in the job posting. International applicants should confirm eligibility directly with the hiring institution. Review higher education jobs for more UK opportunities.

📝How should I apply for the Senior Admissions Administrator job in Cambridge?

Submit your application before the deadline of 8 June 2026. Highlight your interpersonal skills, organisational abilities, and experience with admissions processes. Tailor your CV using our free resume template.

💼What skills help candidates succeed as a Senior Admissions Administrator?

Success requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills along with the ability to implement process improvements and ensure policy compliance. Strong database management experience is highly valued in this Cambridge-based role.
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