Student Recruitment and Admissions Lead

Responsibilities:

Develop weekly and monthly recruitment plans against enrolment targets

Conduct outreach across schools, communities, youth networks and relevant events

Lead career talks, information sessions, open days and student/parent engagements

Capture, qualify and follow up with prospects through the recruitment pipeline

Guide applicants through application, assessment, offer, payment and enrolment

Develop relationships with schools, community organisations, sponsors and other stakeholders

Coordinate recruitment campaigns and activities with Marketing

Maintain accurate recruitment records and provide weekly funnel reports

Coordinate recruitment events, outreach materials and admissions communications

Gather prospect and partner feedback and recommend improvements to recruitment processes

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Marketing, Business, Education, Social Sciences or a related field 3–5 years’ experience in student recruitment, admissions, field sales, edtech enrolment, community mobilisation, training-program recruitment or a similar target-driven role Experience in vocational education, workforce development or social-impact programs is an advantage

Proven experience managing prospects through a recruitment funnel and achieving conversion/enrolment targets

Strong field execution and event facilitation skills

Experience using a CRM, admissions platform or structured lead tracker

Ability to analyse basic recruitment funnel data

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Lagos communities, schools and youth networks is an advantage