Admissions and Summer School Specialist (Contract)

Özyeğin Üniversitesi; Çekmeköy; On-site; TRY 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language Learning (Altissia)

Health & Life Insurance

Shuttle network across Istanbul

Job summary

Özyeğin University is seeking an Admissions and Summer School Specialist to plan and execute proactive recruitment and engagement activities for prospective students, parents and counselors. The role involves coordinating high school visits, campus events, and the expanding High School Summer Program, with a focus on internationalization and cross‑unit collaboration.

You will manage field operations, CRM data, and reporting, while working with academic and administrative units to ensure a smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in student recruitment, marketing, communications, or event management.
• Advanced proficiency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute 360° prospective student recruitment and engagement activities.
• Lead high school visits, campus events, education fairs, and counselor engagement programs.
• Coordinate High School Summer Program planning, operations, and delivery across cities.
• Support internationalization by coordinating with international students and stakeholders.
• Track prospective student journeys using CRM and provide regular reports.

Skills

English proficiency

Event planning

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing/Business

Tools

Salesforce

SAP ERP

MS Office

Job description

About Özyeğin University

Founded in Istanbul in 2008 by the Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation, Özyeğin University is a research-oriented, entrepreneurial, and internationally focused foundation university. The University offers its students and employees an innovative, multicultural, and dynamic campus environment.

About the Position

Özyeğin University is looking for a dynamic and results Admissions and Summer School Specialist to join our Directorate of Communications. Reporting to the Admissions and Outreach Manager, this position will play a key role in planning and executing prospective student recruitment and engagement activities, while strengthening the University’s relationships with prospective students, parents, high schools, and educators.

The role will actively contribute to high school visits, campus events, prospective student and counselor engagement activities, as well as the planning and delivery of the High School Summer Program, supporting its expanding scope and international reach. The position will also collaborate closely with academic and administrative units to ensure the effective coordination of outreach activities and field operations during peak recruitment periods. You can read and more about our work at https://aday.ozyegin.edu.tr/2026-tercih-tanitim-donemi/

This position is offered on a one-year fixed-term contract basis.

What You Will Do

• Plan, coordinate, and execute 360° prospective student recruitment and engagement activities.
• Lead the planning and coordination of high school visits, campus events, education fairs, prospective student activities, and counselor engagement programs.
• Coordinate the planning, preparation, operations, and delivery of the High School Summer Program and contribute to its continued development.
• Support the internationalization of the High School Summer Program by managing communication and coordination with international students and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate field operations during university recruitment and preference periods, including relevant procurement, internal assignments, logistics, and event operations.
• Plan and execute high school visits and counselor events across different cities.
• Manage prospective student engagement processes and build sustainable relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize CRM systems to track prospective student journeys, maintain accurate data, and provide regular performance and activity reports.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications and relevant teams to support digital and print communication initiatives targeting prospective students.
• Coordinate effectively with academic and administrative units as well as external stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Preferably 2+ years of professional experience in student recruitment, marketing, communications, client/stakeholder relations, event management, or project management.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in prospective student engagement, recruitment, outreach, or similar audience-focused communication activities.
• Strong event and project management capabilities with proven planning and coordination skills.
• Experience with CRM and data management; proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms is preferred.
• Ability to use SAP ERP and MS Office applications effectively.
• Excellent presentation, representation, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and operational priorities simultaneously.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills with a service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced and high-volume admission / outreach periods.
• Ability to drive actively and flexibility to travel frequently and stay overnight in different cities during recruitment and outreach periods.

What We Offer You

Collaborative & Inclusive Culture — Built on trust, collaboration, and open communication

Inspiring Campus Life — Library, sports center, cultural events, and OpenFab workshops

OZU Garden — Grow your own fruits and vegetables on our sustainable campus

OzU Çocuk & Genç — Summer school and work-experience programs for employees' children

Language Learning (Altissia) — Personalized online learning in English, Spanish, French, German

Retirement Savings Support — Institution-supported private pension plan

Health & Life Insurance — Covering spouse and dependent children, effective from day one

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support (Heltia) — Online psychologist/dietitian access, extendable to 3 family members

MultiSportPlus Membership — Access to 3,500+ sports facilities across Türkiye, via payroll deduction

Educational Discounts — Tuition discounts for employees and their children

Employee Discounts — Exclusive rates at brands like M&S, GAP, Lululemon, Swissôtel

On-Campus Dining — Complimentary meals at the dining hall and select cafés/restaurants

Diverse Leave Benefits — Birthday leave, moving leave, menstrual leave, report card day leave, and more for work-life balance

Extensive Shuttle Network — Convenient commuting across Istanbul

We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who wish to make a difference in a multicultural university environment. Özyeğin University is an equal opportunity employer.