Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Job Overview:
The Director, Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies to attract, admit, and enroll a diverse and high-quality student body from across Nigeria and beyond.

Duties and Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the AVPEM, develop and implement a comprehensive, data-driven admissions and recruitment strategy aligned with institutional goals. Lead nationwide student recruitment efforts, with strong engagement across key Nigerian secondary school markets. Build and maintain relationships with secondary schools, counselors, recruitment agents, and community leaders. Oversee admissions operations, including application review processes, yield strategies, and enrollment forecasting. Analyze admissions data and market trends to inform strategic decision-making and improve outcomes. In collaboration with the AVPEM, manage the merit scholarship program to ensure appropriate awarding strategies to maximize enrollment. Collaborate with Marketing, Academic Units, and Student Affairs to ensure a seamless student recruitment and onboarding experience. Represent AUN at national and international recruitment events, fairs, and outreach initiatives. Supervise, motivate and mentor on-campus and remote admissions staff, ensuring high performance and accountability. Utilize digital tools and CRM systems to track engagement, conversion, and enrollment metrics. Develop targeted initiatives to increase diversity, access, and student success. Perform any other duties as assigned or delegated by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or any related discipline from a reputable higher institution. Master’s degree preferred. Significant prior experience in higher education, particularly in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management. Experience using data tools to arrive at strategic decisions regarding enrollment. Demonstrated knowledge of student recruitment markets across Nigeria. Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic enrollment plans. High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to student success. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or any related discipline from a reputable higher institution. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:
Significant prior experience in higher education, particularly in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management. Experience using data tools to arrive at strategic decisions regarding enrollment. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment targets. Previous experience supervising and motivating distributed staff working remotely around the country.

Languages:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Notes:
Experience working within an American-style or international education system. Experience with digital recruitment strategies and social media engagement. Strategic thinking and execution. Data-driven decision-making. Relationship building and stakeholder engagement. Leadership and team development. Innovation in student recruitment.