Scholarships Manager Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Hours

Full-time regarded up to a maximum of one full-time equivalent (36.5 hours). Requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered (depending on company requirements).

Salary

Grade 6 begins at £33,882 to £37,999 per year, pro rata if part-time.

Contract Type:

Permanent

About the role

The University is seeking a Scholarships Manager to serve in the Admissions Office. You will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the University’s central scholarships provision, as well as the enquiries team within Admissions.

You will play an important part in the promotion, application, selection, and allocation of the University’s principal taught scholarships (valued over £4 million per year). You will be active in the scholarship application evaluation process, including supervising any selection panels and providing thorough advice and direction to them.

Working with the Head of Scholarships, you will monitor allocations to ensure that scholarships are awarded in accordance with the intended numbers, that judgements are fair, and that the process is efficient and timely.

You will also ensure good engagement with receivers to improve conversion and, in collaboration with the Admissions enquiries team, contribute to an excellent applicant experience for all admissions enquiries.

The Admissions Office is a bustling, welcoming environment with a workforce of 40 people divided between Undergraduate Admissions, Postgraduate Admissions, and Scholarships. The Head of Admissions manages the entire Office’s operations.

About You

You must be well-organised, hard-working, and detail-oriented. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure workplace with the expectation of meeting strict deadlines.

You will need great writing and verbal communication skills, as well as a strong desire to provide superior customer service. You should have prior experience working with people from all over the world, particularly those whose first language is not English.

You will have prior teamwork experience and demonstrated the ability to collaborate with others to reach a common goal. You should have previous line management experience or be able to demonstrate the abilities and aptitude required to be an effective manager.

About Our Division

The Communications, Engagement, and Advancement (CEA) branch plays an important role in Sussex’s success. We work closely with our academic schools and other learning institutions in the UK and throughout the world to attract the brightest students possible.

Our ideas are important. That is why we collaborate and advise on Institutional Growth Strategies to help the University achieve excellent outcomes. Many of the gifts that allow Sussex’s research to grow are made possible by lifelong relationships with our global alumni and friends.

Why Work Here?

Our institution is located off the A27, near to the stunning South Downs, and you will appreciate everything our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transit; the Falmer train station is a five-minute walk away, and there are multiple bus stations on campus. We also have dedicated bicycle pathways and encourage our employees to use them through our cycle-to-work initiative.

Sussex is a well-known, multi-accredited, research-focused international university, and this is only possible because of the individuals who work here. Whether you are a Faculty member, a member of a Professional Services team, or a student, our people are what make us great, and we want you to be a part of it.

Learn about our equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Additional Key Information

Please contact Amy Andrews (Amy.Andrews@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex supports diversity among its staff and students, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please keep in mind that the University demands that all work for the University be completed in the United Kingdom.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This position may be eligible for sponsorship. Please see our Skilled Worker Visa information page for more information on Visa Sponsorship.

November 27, 2024, 5:59 PM.

Expected Interview Date

To be confirmed.

Expected Start Date

As Soon as Possible

Fixed-term contract duration

Not applicable.