Admissions & PR Manager at Aga Khan Academy

The position

Admissions & PR  Manager will manage enrollment and communications with all constituencies, raise the school’s visibility, advance the brand and expand the number of full fee-paying students.

Reporting to the Head of Academy and working with the network’s Communications Team, the Admissions and PR Manager will work with the Marcom team in order to raise visibility, develop the Academy’s profile, and articulate clear messaging to internal and external constituencies. The Manager will also oversee and actively participate in the creation, design, budget and production of regularly produced events both within and outside the Academy. The primary objective is to communicate a compelling story that helps increase admission applications of the right calibre to take advantage of the Academy’s educational offering and to contribute to our mission. S/he will oversee and collaborate with the staff members focused on school-wide communications and marketing.

The requirements

• A degree from an accredited college or university; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Seven to ten years of relevant experience, preferably in the Education Industry or other non-profit organisation.
• Fluent in English
• Exposure of East African Countries
• Outstanding speaking, writing, and editing skills.
• Appropriate and relevant ICT skills
• A mission-driven individual;
• Personable
• A good listener who is comfortable receiving direction from multiple sources;
• A strategist who is able to analyze information from various sources and develop an organised plan;
• A “doer” with a willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a plan.
• A strong communicator with the flexibility to find alternative solutions when faced with barriers.

Job Expires 21-Mar-2022