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Bursary Fund & Admissions Coordinator
Starting Salary £26,402.00 per annum
Located on the Harlow College main campus
Full time
Permanent
Are you highly organised and customer-focused with experience of coordinating the work of a busy office environment?
About the team
The Student Talent and Recruitment (STAR) Agency is responsible for providing students with high quality support throughout their journey with us. From handling their initial application to supporting their progression when they complete their course, the STAR Agency plays a crucial role providing the very best information, advice and guidance.
About the role
The college administers a bursary fund to assist students with costs relating to attending college. This may include travel costs, uniform, equipment, educational visits and meal costs. Eligibility is assessed according to personal circumstances and the administration of any bursary awards must meet specific criteria.
The key responsibilities of the successful post holder will include:
- To coordinate and deliver the administration of the college bursary fund and provide guidance for service users and stakeholders.
- To assist the Student Services Manager in coordinating the day to day activity of the STAR team
What we are looking for
- Experience of coordinating a client-centred administrative or learning environment
- An ability to demonstrate a strong attention to detail in working practices
- Education to level 2 standard including English and Maths
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent IT skills including a sound knowledge of Excel
- Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workloads as well as managing large quantities of information
What we can offer
The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
To apply
Please visit http://www.harlow-college.ac.uk/about-us/jobs to download an application pack.
Still unsure if this is the right role for you? Contact Barry Muldoon on 01279868076 for an informal discussion.
Closing date for applications is 29th September 2019
Interviews week commencing 7th October 2019
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from all sections of the community.