We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Admissions Manager to join our team with a focus on early years education. The Admissions Manager will play a key role in guiding prospective families through the enrollment process, providing information about our early years programs, and ensuring that the admission experience is smooth, informative, and positive for both parents and children.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Admissions Process Management: Oversee the entire admissions process for early years applicants, from initial inquiries to enrollment, ensuring that all documentation is completed and deadlines are met.
2. Prospective Family Interaction: Respond to inquiries from prospective families, providing detailed information about the school's early years programs, curriculum, facilities, and admission requirements.
3. Student Assessments: Coordinate and conduct initial assessments or interviews for potential students as part of the admissions process, ensuring that each child's needs are aligned with the school's offerings.
4. Admissions Events and Outreach: Organize and participate in open houses, school tours, and informational sessions to showcase the school's early years education environment and philosophy to prospective families.
5. Data Management: Maintain accurate records of all applicants, ensuring that all information is properly logged in the school's admissions database. Monitor and report on the progress of the admissions cycle.
6. Parental Guidance and Support: Offer personalized guidance to parents throughout the enrollment process, addressing their questions, concerns, and needs, and ensuring they feel supported in their decision-making process.
7. Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with other departments, such as the teaching staff, administration, and marketing team, to ensure alignment on admissions goals, processes, and messaging.
8. Brand Ambassadorship: Promote the school's values and the unique aspects of its early years programs to attract prospective families. Represent the school positively at community events and during outreach initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Previous experience in admissions, counseling, or customer service, ideally in an international school or early childhood education setting.
• Knowledge of early years development principles and the importance of the early years in a child's education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse families and children.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Experience with admissions software or student management systems is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service-oriented with a focus on providing an exceptional experience for prospective families.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the needs of international families.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.

Priority will be given to those who can start immediately.

Disclaimer

The statements above outline the general nature and scope of work for individuals in this classification. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be asked to perform tasks beyond their usual responsibilities as needed.