Admissions Manager / Senior Manager

Job Description & Requirements:

At One World International School, our mission is to develop inquiring,compassionate, reflective lifelong learners who respect all cultures and carefor our world. Our vision is that we aspire to be leaders in providingworld-class quality and affordable education to all students with an emphasison values, collaboration, creativity and service to others.

OWIS is looking at appointing an outstanding Senior Admissions Managerwho will be responsible for overseeing and directing the admissions departmentfor the specific campus. This includes setting strategic goals and policies,managing a team of admissions professionals, evaluating, and processingapplicants, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the admissionsprocess. The senior manager will also work to maintain and improverelationships with external stakeholders, to promote the organization andincrease the pool of applicants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute sales goals for the campus, forecast annual, quarterly, and monthly student enrolment goals along with the Admissions Team.
• Develop admissions strategies through information analysis and recommendations, establish functional objectives in line with organisational objectives.
• Ensure student enrolment in the school - constantly strive to learn and adopt relevant best practices to improve parent engagement and experience so that the school’s enrolment goals are achieved.
• Meet the monthly admission target by managing end to end marketing and sales strategy across the defined territory in accordance with the Budgeted numbers.
• Ensure all relevant details are updated on the CRM for reference and review.
• Plan regular training and knowledge enhancement sessions of the team on the use of various sales tools and counselling techniques.
• Motivate, inspire, train and support the team for achieving the predetermined targets of student admissions.
• Design, develop and constantly improve the customer interfaces related to the admissions procedure, practice, counselling techniques and service standards.
• Administer students’ admission, student visas, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, in compliance with Ministry of Education and academic progression requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance and updating of new, existing and graduating students database, progression pathways and alumni database whilst liaising with internal processing staff.
• Develop and monitor statistical reports to enhance recruitment strategies, yield management, forecasting and operational efficiency.
• Liaison with the Principal to monitor and control student withdrawals. Develop ideas on increasing enrolment numbers.
• Plan and implement marketing activities to agreed budgets, admissions targets.
• Conduct market research, competitor surveys and customer surveys.
• Be aware of market trends and reports shifts in marketplace to Management.
• Identify new channels to reach target audience.
• Attend corporate visits and present to Management on new market development.
• Represent OWIS in various open house events, seminars, conferences, workshops etc. and build a network in the education space.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master / Bachelor Degree from a reputable institute.
• 10-15 years of experience in Admissions role in K-12 international school
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience in Admissions in K-12 international school
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills, a deep understanding of K-12 International school segment education, and a proven track record of successful admissions management.
• Available to work 5.5 days week