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Terri Jarvis

Bexleyheath,Kent

Summary

A committed and conscientious admissions professional with many years experience working in busy admissions offices. Responsibility for both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions and an excellent understanding of UCAS procedures and direct application processing. Extensive knowledge of student record systems, including SITS and QL and can input large volumes of data efficiently and accurately. Experienced in CAS issuance and a wealth of knowledge in assessing applications against a set criteria. A highly organised and efficient individual whose thorough and precise approach has helped to consistently meet recruitment targets and to form collaborative relationships with colleagues in order to facilitate this.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Admissions Officer

Rose Bruford College
Sidcup, Kent
03.2001 - Current
  • Facilitating admissions processes for UG and PG courses.
  • Providing admissions guidance via email, telephone and in person.
  • Organising and managing candidate interviews and auditions including online portfolio submissions.
  • Assessing applications for entry requirements, contextual admissions, fee status and making appropriate levels of offer in line with the Admissions Policy.
  • Working collaboratively with admissions, recruitment and academic staff to ensure a positive applicant journey.
  • Providing support for the issuance of CAS including qualification, English language and financial checks.
  • Managing the confirmation process and working with student recruitment to provide an effective Clearing Service.
  • Providing admissions support for open days, recruitment events and registration.

Education Officer

The Royal Institute of British Architects
London
07.2000 - 03.2001
  • Responsibility for qualification equivalence and providing RIBA certification for relevant programmes.
  • Administrator for the President's Medals awards.
  • Collating and organising all entries for the President's Medals including keeping accurate records of all entries and providing judging panel with entries in written and visual formats.
  • Contributing to the organisation of the Annie Spinks Award Ceremony, including staff liaison, sending invitations, keeping a guest list database, making seating arrangements and providing support on the night to ensure the smooth running of the event.

Admissions Officer

London Metropolitan University
London
07.1996 - 07.2000
  • Admissions Officer for School of Health and Social Science in both and UG and PG capacity.
  • Handling course enquiries for all courses offered by the university.
  • Managing the direct offer process, producing offer letters and keeping accurate application records.
  • Responsibility for a portfolio of UG courses and managing decision making through UCAS.
  • Accurate inputting and management of applicant data on the student record system.
  • Attending HE fairs and open days to provide course and admissions guidance.
  • Working as part of the confirmation team, ensuring all decisions were input efficiently and accurately.

Education

BA(Hons) - English Literature and Theatre Studies

University of North London
London
09/1992 - 12/1995

A-Levels - English Literature, Theatre Design, Sociology

Erith School
Erith, Kent
09/1989 - 06/1992

GCSEs - 6 A-C including Maths and English

Erith School
Erith, Kent
09/1987 - 06/1989

Skills

  • Extensive experience of working in a busy Admissions Office
  • Collaborative team member with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently
  • Vast experience of UCAS processes and regulations
  • Extensive experience of using student records systems, including SITS and QL
  • The ability to input data accurately in order to meet deadlines
  • Strong IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office and databases
  • Experienced in providing high standard customer care and a positive applicant journey

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Admissions Officer

Rose Bruford College
03.2001 - Current

Education Officer

The Royal Institute of British Architects
07.2000 - 03.2001

Admissions Officer

London Metropolitan University
07.1996 - 07.2000

BA(Hons) - English Literature and Theatre Studies

University of North London
09/1992 - 12/1995

A-Levels - English Literature, Theatre Design, Sociology

Erith School
09/1989 - 06/1992

GCSEs - 6 A-C including Maths and English

Erith School
09/1987 - 06/1989
Terri Jarvis