Student Recruitment & Admissions Officer

Job Description

Recruiting during the pandemicWe know we are at a critical point across the economy here in the UK and elsewhere; this is certainly true within Higher Education. We are in touch with our colleagues and our network across the sector and are acutely aware of the challenges both financially and with regard to learning that they are experiencing. It is unprecedented for us all.This is a difficult time for many and we have taken a carefully considered, deliberate decision to continue to drive our growth and development. We have recently appointed 6 new team members who will start with us over the next three months and have developed our approach to ensure that a remote start is as seamless as possible.Additional ways for you, as candidates to interact directly with a wider number of our team as well as the recruiting manager have been incorporated into our recruitment process to ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience.Who are weTEDI-London is an innovative new higher education institution in London wholly focused on engineering, co-founded by Arizona State University, Kings College London, and UNSW Sydney.Our vision is to transform engineering education to transform lives - both for students and for the users of the products they design and make. Our mission is to attract and empower individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to develop the skills and confidence to create practical real-world solutions that advance how we live as a global community.Variety and ambiguity is our way of life In a start-up, each day really is different. We work collaboratively at TEDI-London on big decisions, but also need individuals that take initiative and have the skills and experience to manage their own work areas. We are a start-up with huge ambition, but you should not expect to join an organisation with all the answers, and everything mapped out. That is what we need you for - to be part of our journey.You will not have a huge team and infrastructure in place. One day you might be writing a strategy or paper for the board - another you might be proofreading a letter. You will relish the chance to be in a new organisation with a world of possibilities where you can genuinely see the value that you add on a daily basis. The team you work with will be from different functions and levels - all united in one goal -to make TEDI-London a success.Your Role We are looking for a passionate Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer to support the Student Recruitment and Admissions team in engaging potential students to study at TEDI-London. A passion and experience of working with individuals seeking a change of career, a return to work and study or the more mature student would be a bonus to complement the accountabilities and experience within our existing team members; this is not essential. A commitment and drive to widen participation within Higher Education and especially engineering HE is a prerequisite.How to Apply This role is live for 2 weeks, closing Sunday 26th July at 23:59. Please merge your cover letter and CV before this is uploaded.We would be delighted if you would review the Job Description, Values, Terms and Conditions and Proposition Document. We have provided an opportunity to attend a live Zoom Q & A session, taking place on Friday 17th July at 7:30pm BST.We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis for this role and plan to interview remotely the week of 3rd August 2020.