Head - Admissions

Description:

Job Summary:

- The Head of Admissions is a senior leadership role responsible for strategically leading and managing the schools complete admissions function.

- The core mandate is to ensure operational excellence, drive strong prospective parent engagement, and successfully achieve ambitious enrollment targets.

- This position requires a blend of strategic planning, meticulous process management, and the ability to professionally and effectively articulate the school's unique ethos and value proposition to prospective families.

Key Responsibilities:

Admissions Lifecycle Management:

- Manage the entire admissions lifecycle, overseeing all stages from initial inquiry, dedicated counselling, standardized assessments, documentation submission, to the final student onboarding process.

Parent Engagement and Counselling:

- Serve as a primary, professional point of contact, expertly handling all parent interactions, campus tours, and personalized counselling sessions with clarity, warmth, and accuracy.

- Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with prospective and incoming parents, as well as key community partners and feeder schools.

Operational Excellence and Coordination:

- Coordinate effectively with academic and operations teams to ensure seamless scheduling of admission assessments, documentation handovers, and smooth student integration into the school environment.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing the overall parent experience and optimizing internal admissions processes for efficiency and transparency.

Strategic Alignment and Compliance:

- Ensure all admissions processes, communications, and materials accurately reflect the schools vision, values, and high service standards.

- Ensure strict compliance with all school policies and regulatory requirements related to admissions, data privacy, and student enrollment criteria.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Experience:

- 8+ years in educational administration, with significant experience leading admissions or enrollment management functions, preferably in a premium educational setting.

Leadership:

- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a professional admissions team.

Interpersonal Skills:

- Exceptional communication, presentation, and active listening skills necessary for effective parent counselling and stakeholder relations.

Strategic Thinking:

- Demonstrated ability to set enrollment strategies, analyze market trends, and implement effective outreach plans.

Process Orientation:

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with proficiency in using CRM or Admissions Management Software