Head of Marketing & Admissions

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Midrand seeks an Admissions Coordinator to oversee the enrollment process and marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a recognized degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting school tours, organizing events, and managing communications. Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. Closing date for applications is 02/12/2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a recognized Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the admission process for new enrollments.
• Market the campus at exhibitions and events.
• Organize interviews and tours for prospective families.
• Manage all communications and marketing strategies.
• Conduct competitor research.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational skills

Typing skills

Ability to work under pressure

Confidentiality

Enthusiastic and creative

Teamwork

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Education

Recognized Degree

Job description

Job Description

• Admission process for new enrolments;
• Marketing of Campus at exhibitions and other events;
• Arrange for interviews of prospective parents/students;
• Take prospective parents/students on school tour;
• Meet with prospective parents/students;
• All administrative duties associated with admission/enrolment process;
• Regular updating of Campus information brochures;
• Lead, plan, direct and implement overall enrolment, communication and marketing strategies
• Oversee and actively participate in the creation, design, budget and production of regularly produced events and all school publications.
• Co-ordinate all advertising, publicity, and public relations activities.
• Design strategies and implement concrete plans to increase awareness, enquiries and enrolments.
• Plan for and deploy digital activities: website, online campaigns, social media and digital content production.
• Plan and manage the department budget in order to maximize the effectiveness of all communications.
• Create and execute a plan that regularly places the school in local media. Manage all messaging in the media.
• Manage all aspects of the school’s print and electronic communications, ensuring the continuity of the school’s brand and logo.
• Oversee the work of graphic designers and print vendors in production of printed materials and web visuals.
• Participate actively in the work and success of the senior leadership team and provide support for school events and administrative jobs as requested.
• Organise and execute open days, open mornings, school tours and exhibitions.
• Conduct competitor research.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good typing, organisational and administrative skills;
• Able to work accurately under pressure;
• An ability to maintain confidentiality is essential;
• Enthusiastic, energetic and creative;
• Must be a team worker;
• Good proficiency in Word, Excel, Power-Point, Outlook.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a recognized Degree.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same or similar type of position in a similar environment.

View the full advertisement and apply online via the ADvTECH Career Portal:

(Please note that the above link will direct you off the ISASA website and onto the ADvTECH Career Portal site. If you do not have an existing account on the ADvTECH portal, you may need to register on their website to apply for this vacancy. You do not need to register on the ISASA site.)

Closing Date

02/12/2025

11 Candican Rd, Barbeque Downs, Midrand, 1684, South Africa