Assistant Manager of Admissions and Student Funding

About the role

The Assistant Manager of Admissions and Student Funding is responsible for the accurate execution of the university's admissions and student funding processes. The role ensures timely and accurate application processing, supports the administration of scholarships and financial assistance, and guides prospective and current students and their families. It works closely with the Senior Manager of Admissions and Student Funding to ensure compliance with university policies, maintain service excellence, support enrollment objectives and implement admissions and funding initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day admissions operations and ensure timely processing of applications
• Guide prospective students and families through the admissions process with accurate, timely information
• Review applications and support admission decisions in line with university policies
• Support enrollment events, roadshows and school visits
• Train, supervise and mentor admissions staff
• Collaborate with academic and administrative departments on credit transfer and special needs cases
• Maintain accurate student records and data integrity in the admissions system
• Coordinate scholarships, discounts and student funding schemes, including eligibility checks and monitoring of scholarship recipients
• Monitor scholarship budgets, prepare funding reports, handle student inquiries and appeals, and update funding procedures and manuals

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration or a related field; Master's degree desirable
• 3-5 years of experience in admissions, student recruitment or related higher education roles
• Supervisory or team coordination experience preferred

Required skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Customer service orientation
• Data management and admissions systems (e.g. CRM)
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Teamwork and cross-departmental collaboration