Programme Admissions Advisor at Lyceum College

Role Overview

• We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our Admissions team at Lyceum College. In this role you will be responsible for vetting student applications for admissions, overseeing the Recognition of Prior Learning Process and Credit Accumulation and Transfer applications and ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements related to admission are enforced.

Key Responsibilities   

• Conduct thorough checks to validate identity, academic qualifications, and supporting documentation for all student applications. 
• Assess applications against admission criteria, including academic qualifications and institutional entry requirements. 
• Receive and review all Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applications and coordinate with assigned mentors to ensure timely and thorough evaluation of RPL submissions
• Receive and process Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) applications from prospective students.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of all admissions-related activities, including application outcomes and RPL and CAT decisions. 
• Coordinate with the Assistant Registrar: Admissions to resolve queries, expedite decision-making, and support a seamless admissions process. 
• Maintain strict adherence to compliance standards, ensuring all admissions processes align with regulatory requirements. 

Requirements
Field of Study

• Administration, Education or related

Education Minimum Qualification

• Relevant NQF 8 Qualification

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in student administration, registrations, or a related field

Essential Skills & Competencies 

• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks governing student admissions, RPL, and CAT processes 
• Proficiency in institutional databases and systems for processing applications, managing student records, and generating reports 
• Able to assess complex applications, interpret academic records, and apply institutional policies objectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to manage multiple admissions processes simultaneously while maintaining efficiency and meeting deadlines in a high-volume environment

Advantageous

• Experience in a higher education environment
• Experience with data analytics

Personal Attributes 

• A proactive self-starter who takes ownership without being asked
• An honest person with strong ethical principles, particularly when handling confidential student records and admissions decisions.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• A problem-solver who can resolve disputed admissions decisions.
• A natural communicator who builds rapport easily with colleagues.