Admission Officer

Responsibilities:

Receiving and responding to admission enquiries. Providing prospective parents with accurate information about the school. Issuing and receiving admission forms. Checking submitted documents for completeness. Scheduling entrance assessments and interviews. Following up with prospective parents. Maintaining admission records and databases. Preparing weekly/monthly admission reports. Coordinating admission offers and enrolment. Working with the Accounts Department on admission-related payments. Ensuring learner files are properly created and maintained. Supporting school marketing and admission campaigns. Assisting during school events involving prospective parents. Maintaining confidentiality of learner and family information. Meeting agreed admission/enrolment targets.

Requirements:

Minimum of HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Mass Communication, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field.

A professional qualification in Admissions, Customer Service, Marketing, or School Administration is an advantage. At least 2–3 years of experience in school admissions, administration, customer service, sales/marketing, or a related role.

Previous experience working in a private school is an advantage.

Experience handling parents, prospective learners, and school records.

Key Skills

The candidate should be able to:

Communicate professionally with parents and prospective parents.

Explain the school's admission process, fees, programmes, and requirements.

Receive and process admission enquiries and applications.

Conduct or coordinate entrance assessments and interviews.

Follow up with prospective parents and applicants.

Maintain accurate learner and prospective-student records.

Organize admission files and documentation.

Prepare admission reports and statistics.

Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheets, email, and other administrative software.

Handle confidential information appropriately.

Work effectively with teachers, management, finance, and other departments.

Personal Qualities:

Look for someone who is:

Professional and well-presented

Friendly and approachable

Patient and respectful

Organized and detail-oriented

Confident and persuasive without being aggressive

Proactive and self-motivated

Reliable and accountable

Good at problem-solving

Able to work under pressure

Passionate about working with children and families