Navitas, or PIBT as it was then, was founded in Australia in 1994 with the goal of helping more international students succeed at university via improved student support and an extended academic year.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Recruitment & Admissions Officer - Europe & West Africa
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
Overview and Objectives of the Position:
- This role forms an integral part of the Navitas Group Marketing team and will be based in the Lagos Regional Office (Nigeria) . The position reports to the Marketing Manager - Nigeria & West Africa and will be expected to act as a supportive member of the Nigeria & West Africa group marketing team, providing cover (domestically and internationally) when required.
- As the Recruitment & Admissions Officer the role will be responsible for sales and marketing support to the following destination countries:
- The overall objective of the position is to support the Navitas West Africa Group Marketing team in their goal of market development, diversity and growth.
Key Result Areas
Administrative Responsibilities (40%):
- Administrative support, including word processing, spread sheet and data entry functions
- Assistance with the organisation and management of international events
- Preparing and maintaining training / sales PowerPoint presentations
- Managing distribution of required promotional materials internationally
- Processing requests for agency agreements with potential agents
- Maintaining up-to-date made offer (international students) records utilising CRM systems
- Office administration i.e. contractors, mail, office orders, etc.
Sales (20%):
- When required professionally represent Navitas at International exhibitions and student fairs – within the West Africa remit
- Ensure that all student / agent enquiries are effectively followed up within agreed time parameters, including coordinating/distributing and/or responding to direct enquiries
Marketing (30%):
- Contribute to & support the development & implementation of the Europe & West Africa sales and marketing strategy
- Liaise with key stakeholders on Navitas updates & changes
General (10%):
- Provide administrative support when required
- Working with designers, printers and others to develop promotional materials
Qualifications and Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Possess a Bachelor’s/Tertiary Degree level qualification and / or Marketing experience
- High Level English skills
- Demonstrate high level interpersonal communication skills inclusive of writing, communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrate a proven ability as a team player
- Demonstrate a flexible attitude to work (e.g., in hours and content), including a willingness to work weekends and evenings in support of recruitment activities both locally and abroad
- Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive work habits
- Demonstrate a commitment to self-development to enhance skills and abilities
- Have the ability to work to tight deadlines, changing priorities, on their own initiative
- Be self-motivated and good organiser
- Have extensive knowledge and experience in using Windows-based software applications
- Willingness to undertake international travel
Desirable:
- International study experience
- Possess knowledge of international Education Services Industry and overseas education system
Application Closing Date
5.00pm, 2nd October, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online