Senior Academic Administrator Admissions
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Posted on:
01-11-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Academic Administrator - Admissions
Reporting to: Head of Academic Administration
Location: Griffith College Dublin South Circular Road
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Summary:
This job description is indicative of the tasks anticipated and it is recognised that it would change and evolve over time. It will also vary in light of the colleges academic calendar.
Working as a part of a team responsible for centralised academic administrative functions and co-ordination of faculty administration systems.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the admissions function as per the Colleges Policies and Procedures.
- Responsible for the maintenance integrity of the application process for domestic and international students
- Preparation of management reports documents and statistical analysis on admission trends CAO.
- Monitor the quality of interaction between the admissions office and third parties i.e. international applicants Agents Griffith College staff
- Responsible for admissions requirements in accordance with QQI and College regulations for all programmes and distribution of them to the schools and the marketing department.
- Provide an annual statistical review of admissions for the College
- Maintain relationships with key members of staff such as QAE Faculty Heads Programme Directors Springboard office Marketing Officers ensure the delivery of a high quality robust application process for applicants
- Ensure that the marketing material reflects the admissions requirements for the College
- Maintain the integrity of the College applicant database
- Responsible for maintaining efficient systems for Applicant enquiries
- Manage online admissions process and assess problems
- Manage CAO processes (attending conferences comparison of statistics)
- Regular analysis of applications and comparison of courses
- Provide matriculation support to domestic and international Marketing Officers in all campuses collaborations and overseas offices.
- Provide supervision in the evaluation of applications from both Ireland and overseas.
- Develop an expertise in the evaluation of international applications to assist in the development of overseas student recruitment.
- Managing College Admissions officers including completion of quarterly PRP goals
Minimum Education / Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years experience working in a 3rd level admissions related role
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good planning and organisation skills
- The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Confidentiality and discretion to a high degree are expected
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
The following are desirable:
- Undergraduate qualification
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
The successful candidate will be required to carry out duties at all times in a highly ethical and professional manner e.g. accuracy integrity confidentiality timeliness.
About Griffith College
Griffith College is Irelands largest independent third level institution with locations in Dublin Cork and Limerick. The main campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephens Green on Dublins South Circular Road. Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable award winning reputation for providing students with first class lectures and excellent study material. Griffith College offers internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes complimented by a wide range of professional short term and corporate training educational solutions - in Griffith college there is something for everyone. Today there are over 7000 students studying in the College which is a designated educational institute of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Click the link for more information. Vision
To be recognised among the leading innovative and socially enterprising of Irelands universities
Why work for Griffith College
- Competitive salary package.
- Access to health cash plan for self and family through salary sacrifice
- Bike to work scheme.
- Opportunity for continued training development and support.
- Free parking facilities.*
- Onsite subsidised restaurant.*
- Onsite Gym.
- Stunning historical premises.
- Vibrant multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment.
- Innovative and agile place to work.
- Welcoming environment committed to learner and staff development.
- *Dublin campus on South Circular Road.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Faculty and the College.
Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Presentation Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Organizational skills
- Ellucian
- Records Management
- Academic Advising
- LMS
- Teaching
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
Griffith College Dublin, Cork and Limerick offers a wide range of full and part-time courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level in accountancy, business, computing, design, law, media, music production, drama, training and education.
