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Admissions Officer

Aga Khan Education Services (Akes)

full time Nairobi Posted 2 days ago

The requirements**

Qualifications and Experience:**

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in admissions, enrolment management, or administrative roles, preferably in an international curriculum school setting.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Proven experience in managing data systems, parent relations and documentation processes.

Student Recruitment and Admissions Management:

  • Receive and respond to enquiries from prospective families, providing accurate information on programmes, admissions criteria and fee structures.**

  • Conduct campus tours and present the Academy professionally.

  • Capture and maintain accurate data for prospective students to support admissions tracking and reporting.

  • Follow up with families via calls and emails to maintain engagement throughout the admissions process.

  • Coordinate and facilitate entrance examinations, ensuring fairness, transparency and efficiency.

  • Liaise with school leadership to review entrance exam results and support admission decisions.

  • Prepare admission letters for successful applicants in consultation with the Head of Academy and relevant leadership.

  • Liaise closely with the Marketing & Communications Lead and Senior Leadership Team to plan, coordinate and support the delivery of key recruitment events throughout the year.

Records and Data Management:**

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records, including demographic and academic data across platforms such as ManageBac.**

  • File and archive student documentation in an organized and retrievable manner.

  • Prepare transcripts, certificates and official student documents in line with institutional requirements.

  • Maintain secure and confidential historical student records.

Communication and Stakeholder Relations:**

  • Serve as the primary contact for admissions-related communication with parents and prospective families.**

  • Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to ensure smooth student onboarding and transition.

  • Support marketing and outreach activities, including Open Days and admissions events.

  • Provide timely updates on admissions statistics and enrolment trends to the Head of Academy and relevant teams.

Compliance, Reporting and Continuous Improvement:**

  • Ensure adherence to admissions policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

  • Contribute to the development and review of admissions policies.

  • Prepare and submit regular admissions and enrolment reports for decision-making.

  • Support initiatives to improve admissions efficiency, stakeholder experience, and data accuracy.