Recruitment & Admissions Officer at Navitas

Overview and Objectives of the Position:

This role forms an integral part of the Navitas Group Marketing team and will be based in the Lagos Regional Office (Nigeria) The position reports to the Marketing Manager - Nigeria & West Africa and will be expected to act as a supportive member of the Nigeria & West Africa group marketing team, providing cover (domestically and internationally) when required.

As the Recruitment & Admissions Officer the role will be responsible for sales and marketing support to the following destination countries:

• USA
• Canada
• UK
• Australia 

The overall objective of the position is to support the Navitas West Africa Group Marketing team in their goal of market development, diversity and growth.

Key Result Areas: 

Administrative Responsibilities (40%) 

• Administrative support, including word processing, spread sheet and data entry functions
• Assistance with the organisation and management of international events
• Preparing and maintaining training / sales PowerPoint presentations
• Managing distribution of required promotional materials internationally
• Processing requests for agency agreements with potential agents
• Maintaining up-to-date made offer (international students) records utilising CRM systems
  • Office administration i.e. contractors, mail, office orders, etc.

Sales (20%)

• When required professionally represent Navitas at International exhibitions and student fairs – within the West Africa remit
  • Ensure that all student / agent enquiries are effectively followed up within agreed time parameters, including coordinating/distributing and/or responding to direct enquiries 

Marketing (30%)

• Contribute to & support the development & implementation of the Europe & West Africa sales and marketing strategy
• Liaise with key stakeholders on Navitas updates & change. 

General (10%)

• Provide administrative support when required
• Working with designers, printers and others to develop promotional materials

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Possess a Bachelor’s/tertiary degree level qualification and / or marketing experience
• High Level English skills
• Demonstrate high level interpersonal communication skills inclusive of writing, communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrate a proven ability as a team player
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to work (e.g., in hours and content), including a willingness to work weekends and evenings in support of recruitment activities both locally and abroad
• Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive work habits
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development to enhance skills and abilities
• Have the ability to work to tight deadlines, changing priorities, on their own initiative
• Be self-motivated and good organiser
• Have extensive knowledge and experience in using Windows-based software applications
• Willingness to undertake international travel

Desirable:

• International study experience
• Possess knowledge of international Education Services Industry and overseas education system