Admissions Officer
Job type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
1 year
Location
Nairobi
Deadline
Not specified
Job description & requirements
Job Purpose
- The Admissions Officer is responsible for handling, organizing, and coordinating all administrative processes related to student admissions ensuring a smooth, efficient, and timely enrolment experience. This role supports prospective students and families throughout the admissions journey while ensuring accurate records, clear communication, and a positive admissions experience aligned with the school’s standards and reputation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Introducing prospective parents and students to the SABIS® Educational System and providing guided tours of the school campus
- Handling student registration procedures, including applications and diagnostic tests
- Maintaining accurate records and generating reports on inquiries, applications, and enrolment statistics
- Delivering annual enrolment targets and maintaining continuous increase in student numbers to secure a positive and sustainable yearly growth rate
- Following up with parents to provide guidance on admissions procedures and ensuring completion of all required documentation
- Collaborating with the relevant staff members to ensure marketing materials are up to date, available, and effectively distributed to the target audience
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders including embassies, universities, companies, NGOs, nurseries, ministries, etc. to enhance the school’s visibility, promote its educational framework, and drive student enrolment
- Maintaining complete and accurate student application records, ensuring all required documentation is collected, filed, and updated in the SABIS® Digital Platform (SDP)
- Managing and maintaining student registration, re-registration, and course records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with school procedures
- Notifying the School Director and Academic Quality Controller promptly of any student withdrawals, transfers, or departures from the school
- Preparing and submitting regular reports to the School Director, Regional Center, and other designated stakeholders as required
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents following student enrollment, serving as a key point of contact for ongoing communication and support
- Performing other related tasks and projects as assigned by the school management
Ideal Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Relations, Human Resources, Mass Communication or related field
- English Proficient; knowledge of the local language is a plus
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant field
- Previous experience in admissions, administration, or a related field is an advantage
- Accountability and Taking Ownership
- Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct
- Delivering Results
- Continuous Learning and lmprovement
- Job Knowledge and Technical Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Managing Time and Priorities
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