International Admissions Officer

Arden University Students' Association

International Admissions Officer at Arden University assisting international students through the admissions process while ensuring compliance with regulations. Building relationships with applicants and maintaining records.

Posted 7/4/2026contractCoventry • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a key role in supporting the Admissions process for a range of applicants, from application to enrolment and ensuring compliance with the University’s Admissions Policy and Code of Practice and to meet University targets.
Provide advice, guidance and support to applicants on all aspects of the admissions process helping to overcome any barriers to access.
Assess and process international student applications, making decisions on offers, rejections, and withdrawals.
Apply and interpret UKVI policies and the university’s admissions criteria.
Investigate supporting documentation and liaise with applicants or agents as needed.
Detect fraudulent applications and verify international qualifications.
Conduct pre-CAS assessments and ensure compliance with sponsorship requirements.
Provide tailored advice to applicants and agents on course options and admissions.
Maintain up-to-date records and ensure accuracy in the student management system.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of working in UK Higher Education, specifically within an international admissions or recruitment role.
Strong understanding of UKVI regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student record /CRM systems.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
A proactive, team-oriented approach with a strong customer service ethos.
Degree or equivalent experience required.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Experience with ECCTIS and working with external agencies (desirable).
Knowledge of international education systems (desirable).
Willingness to travel occasionally, including overseas and support events during evenings or weekends (desirable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
BUPA Cash Plan
Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
Access to Perkbox benefits
Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
Plus, other excellent benefits
Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

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Hard Skills & Tools

Admissions Process ManagementApplication AssessmentFraud DetectionPre-CAS AssessmentInternational Qualifications Verification

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCustomer Service EthosProactive Team Orientation

Certifications

Degree or Equivalent Experience