Head of Admissions at MacTay Consulting

Sector: Education Services

Grade Level: Manager

Reports To: Executive Directors

Line Management:

• Communications Officer
• Admissions Officer

 Objective:

To provide strategic direction and leadership for all admissions activities across the campuses, and to ensure timely and proper assessment and placement of prospective students.

Responsibilities:

• Create a positive image and reputation for the organization by working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as company representative at relevant social events, conventions, seminars, public lectures, and forums.
• Participate in Below the Line (BTL) activities.
• Schedule and coordinate all entrance examinations (including out-of-state) and interviews for prospective students and parents.
• Manage candidate applications to ensure regulatory and organizational compliance regarding the submission of necessary supporting credentials and documentation.
• Liaise with feeder institutions (including out-of-state) towards student enrolment at the schools.
• Coordinate, oversee, and manage the activities and schedules of admissions officers and communications team members.
• Liaise with lead generation sources and platforms.
• Develop and execute lead conversion strategies to drive student enrolment.
• Prepare admission-related presentations and student receptions.
• Coordinate all recruitment events, open houses, school fairs, information sessions, exhibitions, school visits, and off-campus events.
• Oversee department members and ensure completion of tasks.
• Generation, analysis, and submission of reports on admission, retention, and enrolment to management for informed decision-making.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or any related discipline.
• Requires 5 - 10 years experience in the Educational sector

Competencies:

Organizational Competencies

• Team Player
• Oral & Written Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• System and process management
• Reporting techniques
• Time management & meeting deadlines
• Results-focused
• Professionalism
• Attention to detail

Corporate Culture

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Innovation
• Resourcefulness