Head of Marketing & Admissions

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education management is seeking a Marketing Coordinator for its Pinnacle College. This role involves managing the enrolment process, coordinating marketing efforts, and enhancing community engagement to boost student admissions. Candidates need a recognized degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a recognized Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and administrative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement overall enrolment, communication and marketing strategies.
• Organise open days, school tours, and exhibitions.
• Manage the department budget for effectiveness in communications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Digital content production

Education

Recognized Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Power-Point

Outlook

Job description

• Business Unit: Pinnacle College Ridge View High School
• Company primary industry: Education Management
• Job functional area: Marketing

The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.

Duties:

• 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.

Please apply online via the ADvTECH Career Portal:

Radiokop, Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa