Director, Undergraduate Admissions at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Director, Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies to attract, admit, and enroll a diverse and high-quality student body from across Nigeria and beyond. The Director will play a pivotal role in advancing AUN’s enrollment growth, strengthening its national presence, and enhancing its reputation as a leading institution preparing students to compete both locally and globally in accordance with its development philosophy.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the AVPEM, develop and implement a comprehensive, data-driven admissions and recruitment strategy aligned with institutional goals
• Lead nationwide student recruitment efforts, with strong engagement across key Nigerian secondary school markets
• Build and maintain relationships with secondary schools, counselors, recruitment agents, and community leaders
• Oversee admissions operations, including application review processes, yield strategies, and enrollment forecasting
• Analyze admissions data and market trends to inform strategic decision-making and improve outcomes
• In collaboration with the AVPEM, manage the merit scholarship program to ensure appropriate awarding strategies to maximize enrollment
• Collaborate with Marketing, Academic Units, and Student Affairs to ensure a seamless student recruitment and onboarding experience
• Represent AUN at national and international recruitment events, fairs, and outreach initiatives
• Supervise, motivate and mentor on-campus and remote admissions staff, ensuring high performance and accountability
• Utilize digital tools and CRM systems to track engagement, conversion, and enrollment metrics
• Develop targeted initiatives to increase diversity, access, and student success.
• Perform any other duties as assigned or delegated by the supervisor.

Requirements for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or any related discipline from a reputable higher institution. Master’s degree preferred.
• Significant prior experience in higher education, particularly in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management
• Experience using data tools to arrive at strategic decisions regarding enrollment
• Demonstrated knowledge of student recruitment markets across Nigeria
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic enrollment plans
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to student success
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Other requirements/abilities for the position:

• Experience working within an American-style or international education system
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment targets
• Experience with digital recruitment strategies and social media engagement
• Previous experience supervising and motivating distributed staff working remotely around the country.
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Data-driven decision-making
• Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
• Leadership and team development
• Innovation in student recruitment