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Head of Admissions and Administration
Full Time · On-site · Executive · Posted Oct 2026 | closes 15 Nov 2026
Apply by email Send your CV to mwalimuhalisigateway@gmail.com with the job title as the subject.

Description

Role purpose

  • Build a disciplined admissions and administration function that converts interest into enrolment and gives every family a warm, organised and responsive experience from first enquiry onward.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the complete admissions journey: enquiry, tour, application, offer, acceptance, payment and onboarding.
  • Maintain accurate admissions, learner, parent, attendance, payment and compliance records.
  • Respond to enquiries quickly across phone, email, WhatsApp and in person, and maintain a reliable follow-up pipeline.
  • Coordinate school tours, open days, assessments, application documentation and parent orientation.
  • Prepare weekly admissions reports showing lead sources, conversion stages, outstanding actions and confirmed enrolments.
  • Oversee reception, correspondence, filing, calendars, meeting logistics, supplies and routine administrative workflows.
  • Supervise front-office staff and maintain a consistently professional parent-facing environment.

Qualifications and experience

  • Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Education Administration, Customer Experience or a related field.
  • 5–10 years of relevant experience in school administration, admissions, hospitality, healthcare or another high-trust service environment.
  • Strong digital skills, including spreadsheets, databases, email, calendars and customer-management systems.
  • Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili; confident, warm and persuasive communication.
  • Strong organisation, numerical accuracy, discretion and follow-through.
  • Previous school admissions experience is strongly preferred.