Admissions Advisor (West Africa) at Navitas

Based alongside Keele University’s Nigeria Country Manager and Student Recruitment Officer in Lagos, the post-holder will work closely with the Admissions Team to process applications predominantly from the West Africa market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check applications to Keele University for eligibility, document veracity, and quality in preparation for admissions decisions by the University.
• Advise applicants regarding admissions requirements, eligibility for admission, program options, residency requirements, and other matters related to their admission to Keele University
• Keep informed regarding academic program requirements, enrolment restrictions, and other issues related to recruiting and admitting students.
• Access emails from the students and agents and keep them posted about university updates and admission-related matters.
• Conduct informational meetings and programs to explain admission requirements policies and procedures.
• May assist with evaluating courses offered by other schools to determine their equivalency to courses offered at the University.
• Ensure that correct procedures are followed when dealing with fraudulent applications, applicants with criminal convictions, and underage applicants.
• Perform such other duties temporarily or continuingly, as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the role.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Strong current IT skills
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in English
• Enthusiastic, committed, and proactive
• Ability to work under own initiative and self-motivation.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Flexible and able to cope with competing demands.
• High level of English language ability
• Committed to equality and diversity.
• Committed to our Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Commitment to professional development and ability to learn/familiarize quickly.

Desirables:

• Experience of student recruitment, student marketing, outreach, or admissions in a higher education setting.
• Graduate of UK university.
• Knowledge of International qualifications and education systems