Senior Manager- International Admissions

The Senior Manager International Admissions

ROLE PROFILE:

The Senior Manager – International Admissions will lead the international student recruitment and admissions strategy. The role involves planning, execution, and oversight of the end-to-end admissions process for international students, building global partnerships, and ensuring high conversion rates from inquiry to enrollment. This role demands strong leadership, stakeholder management, and knowledge of international education markets and visa regulations.

1. Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement international student recruitment strategies aligned with the institution’s enrolment goals.
• Identify new markets and design market-entry strategies in collaboration with marketing teams.
• Monitor and analyse international admission trends and suggest innovative initiatives to enhance global outreach.

2. Admissions Operations

• Oversee the complete admissions lifecycle from inquiry, application, evaluation, offer issuance, to enrolments for international students.
• Ensure timely processing of applications and documentation, including credential evaluation and eligibility verification.
• Maintain adherence to compliance standards and immigration regulations of target countries.

3. Team & Process Management

• Lead and manage the international admissions team, including training, goal setting, and performance monitoring.
• Implement CRM systems, SOPs, and data-driven workflows to streamline the admissions process.
• Coordinate with internal departments (academic, finance, visa, housing) to ensure seamless on boarding of international students.

4. Partnerships & Business Development

• Build and maintain relationships with education agents, overseas partners, embassies, and global recruitment networks.
• Represent the institution at international fairs, exhibitions, and roadshows for brand visibility and student engagement.
• Develop articulation and pathway agreements with international schools, colleges, and universities.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with academic departments to align admission criteria and course-specific requirements.
• Work with the marketing team to create targeted campaigns for different countries and student segments.
• Prepare detailed reports and analytics for senior leadership on international enrollment status and projections.

6. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with local and international data protection and visa regulations (e.g., GDPR, SEVIS, IRCC, and UKVI).
• Oversee risk management related to fraudulent applications and maintain quality control in documentation processes.

Required Qualifications & Skills

i. Bachelors/ Master’s degree in Education Management, International Business, or related field.

ii. 8–12 years of experience in admissions or international student recruitment; preferably from a higher education institution.

iii. Proven experience in handling large admission volumes and managing cross-functional teams.

iv. Deep understanding of student mobility trends and visa processes (Africa Middle East, Southest Asia, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Europe, etc.).

v. Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.

vi. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

vii. Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Slate), MS Office Suite, and data analytics.

viii. Willingness to travel internationally as required.