Senior Enrolment Coordinator Job in Kenya

KCA University (KCAU) is a dynamic private business university committed to quality service and ethical practices. 

KCAU seeks to recruit a highly motivated and innovative candidate to fill the following position:
 
Senior Enrolment Coordinator
 
Purpose: To provide leadership in the execution of enrollment management function, and to manage resources to meet performance expectations

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develop an annual student recruitment plan and ensure the achievement of the approved plan;
  • Market the University to prospective students, parents, sponsors and the general public;
  • Spearhead market intelligence to inform recruitment initiatives and strategies;
  • Develop linkages with high schools, tertiary institutions and other strategic partners to facilitate career days and increase awareness of the University’s programmes;
  • Liaise with internal customers, tertiary and corporate institutions to attract them to enroll for University programmes;
  • Develop and implement procedures to ensure student retention;
  • Spearhead career guidance to potential students on program options;
  • Coordinate enquiries (online and otherwise) and other correspondences with regard to student recruitment;
  • Establish and use student database on demographics for the formulation of recruitment strategies;
  • Continually evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and retention programs and strategies;
  • Set customer service standards and develop mechanisms to ensure excellent service delivery to students at point of enrollment and admission;
  • Establish enrolment targets in conjunction with the faculty heads;
  • Create strategies to encourage enrollment in the University and develop diverse recruitment programs;
  • Motivate enrollment staff to achieve desired results through positive attitude and practices;
  • Train recruitment team and front office staff on University products and recruitment strategies;
  • Establish orientation programs and appoint advisors for newly enrolled students.
Person Specifications
 
Academic Qualifications
  • A Bachelors Degree (Marketing and/or Business oriented)
Professional Qualification
  • Professional qualification in Marketing
Experience
  • 4 to 5 years relevant work experience with 1 year at a supervisory level.
Other skills
  • Communication skills;
  • Attention to details;
  • Customer service skills;
  • Marketing skills;
  • Organization and planning skills;
  • Leadership skills; and
  • ICT Proficiency
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV, and three referees (Should include updated email address and phone contacts) via email to hr@kca.ac.ke so as to be received not later than 17th June, 2016. 

Applications should be addressed/titled; “Senior Enrollment Coordinator” and addressed to Director, Human Resources.


N/B Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.