Associate Director (Admissions and Applicant Relations)

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The opportunity

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of higher education admissions?

Join us as our Associate Director of Admissions & Applicant Relations!

As the Associate Director of Admissions & Applicant Relations, you will take the reins of a dynamic team responsible for admissions and applicant relations across UAL. Your leadership will be pivotal in shaping the department’s future, collaborating with senior leaders to craft and execute innovative strategies that align with UAL’s recruitment goals. You will create a positive workplace culture that fosters high performing teams.

Your remit will also include:

• Strategic Vision: Develop and execute forward-thinking strategies for admissions and applicant relations.
• Collaboration: Foster strong ties across UAL’s Colleges and with senior managers, creating effective operational models that enhance the prospective student journey.
• Data-Driven: Approach challenges analytically, using data to drive decisions and continuously improve the Admissions team’s operations.
• Communication: Be a persuasive communicator, representing your team and providing regular updates on recruitment progress.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and inspiring others to achieve top-notch performance.

About you

As the successful candidate you will have in depth knowledge of the UK higher education admissions and student recruitment landscape. You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Extensive Knowledge: Deep understanding of domestic and international student recruitment and admissions in the UK higher education landscape.
• Proven Leadership: Track record as a Head of Admissions or at Associate/Deputy Director level.
• Positive Culture: proven ability to create a workplace culture that encourages high-performing teams and continuous improvement.
• Innovative Thinker: Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, business planning, and strategic formulation.

If you’re an inspirational leader with the vision, experience, and passion to shape the future of UAL’s admissions landscape, we want to hear from you! 

Your Impact will:

• Exceed targets: Your expertise will enable UAL to continually exceed its student recruitment targets and remain in its position as one of the most attractive universities.
• Cultivate a Positive Culture: Your influence will foster an environment that nurtures high-performance teams.
• Motivate and Inspire: Ignite the passion within your workforce to provide a customer centric experience to prospective UK and International students.

Join us in driving UAL’s commitment to excellence and shaping the student experience. Apply today to be part of something extraordinary. Your future starts here! 

Please note that the recruitment for this role is being managed by Anderson Quigley.

Closing date: 22 November 2023.

For further details and information on how to apply, please visit Anderson Quigley’s job page.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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