Admissions Officer

at  CATS Global Schools

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS

CATS Global Schools is leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK and USA. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study and High School Diploma, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK and American universities.
We operate several different educational brands: CATS College in Cambridge, Worthgate School in Canterbury and Guildhouse School in London; CATS Academy in Boston; Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays, as well as Bosworth Independent School, St Michael’s School and Bournemouth Collegiate School.

Key Responsibilities:
Process direct student applications from initial enquiry to arrival (including relevant stages within this), ensuring turn-around times and accuracy are within agreed standards.
Take overall responsibility for an area within the department and manage set aspects of the Admissions process in that area. This includes effective engagement with and support of the CATS Global Sales Team with conversion campaigns as required.
Act as the Admissions specialist for that area and maintain effective relationships with relevant external stakeholders.
Act as the support for other areas within the Admissions Team, providing cover for the Senior Admissions Officer during absences and extra support in busy periods.
Provide assistance and support to the Agent Services Team in Hong Kong as directed to ensure the team as a whole meets agreed targets.
Prepare accurate and timely paperwork, including but not limited to offer packs, pre-arrival information and UK/US visa supporting documents (CAS, I-20, COE).
Pro-actively manage pre-arrival processes for the new incoming students in close cooperation with college teams, ensuring accurate visa and arrival information is captured and excellent customer service is delivered
Maintain the accuracy and completeness of student databases and agent information, both internal and external compliance purposes.
Support new system development and business projects through different stages as directed by the Line Manager.
Maintain positive and constructive relations with colleagues across the CATS Global Schools Group.
Maintain a good working knowledge of the relevant Admissions software, processes and databases.
Maintain a good working knowledge of the CATS Global Schools Group portfolio of colleges, courses and entry requirements to provide accurate advice and assessment to applicants.
Maintain a good knowledge of compliance issues and requirements, including UKVI and SEVIS regulations, as well as OfSTED, OfS, UCAS and other requirements pertinent to the education industry.