Student Recruitment Director (SRD) at Talentsquare

Talentsquare - Our client is a private Christian School that is located in Lekki I, Lagos. For more than 20 years, they have provided high quality nursery and primary school education to the residents of Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki Peninsula. They enjoy an excellent reputation for the academic achievements of its students that are always admitted to he top secondary schools in the Lagos Area.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Student Recruitment Director (SRD)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The SRD will be a key member of the Executive Team and have responsibility for leading the school's  recruitment and retention program.
• The SRD will report directly to the CEO and will have a high level of day-to-day autonomy in discharging his/her responsibilities.
• He/she will present and review plans and performance reports with the Executive Team on a weekly basis and will contribute to evolving strategies for future student recruitment and retention.
• The SRD will serve as the Chief Sales Officer and Brand ambassador for the school both internally and externally. In this capacity, the SRD’s scope of work will also include Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Management, etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Annual Sales & Marketing Plan for the school.
• Develop Annual Sales & Marketing Budget for the school..
• Serve as Chief Sales Person for the school and implement Recruitment Program for F/T and P/T Students.
• Coordinate all correspondence and materials related to Student Recruitment.
• Manage Student Admissions Procedures with Student Academics Department.
• Maintain all Administrative Procedures for the Student Recruitment Department.
• Develop and Maintain Weekly Reporting System for the Student Recruitment Department.
• Monitor all issues related to student recruitment and retention.
• Host Open House Events for Families of Prospective Students
• Attend Special Events, Seminars, Conferences related to Early Childhood Education
• Coordinate the development of Marketing Materials for the school
• Serve as the school's Spokesperson with Media Outlets
• Manage the school's Website and Social Media Management.

Qualifications

• An Undergraduate Degree in Social Science, Liberal Arts, Law or Education is required.
• At least five years of verifiable work experience in a structured environment is required.
• At least two years of sales experience targeted to a professional audience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with External Sales is required.
• Outgoing personality with comfortable oral & written presentation skills is required.
• Familiarity with Research, Analysis and Management of a Sales Program is required.
• Advanced level of computing skills with all aspects of Microsoft Office is necessary.
• An interest in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• A valid Drivers License and reliable auto transportation is required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of the job, flexibility of working hours is required for Open House Events, Student Registration, Education Conferences, etc.  Applicants should note that vacation cannot be taken during the peak recruitment periods.
• The school is typically open from 8.00AM - 4.00PM.