UKEAS Vacancy Reference: UKEAS 05:16 Industry: Education Specialization: Student recruitment, customer service and office support Job Description
The successful applicant will be based within a UKEAS office in Nigeria and will be responsible for recruitment and the follow up of prospective students on behalf of the University of Southampton.
They will provide administrative support to manage student applications and will liaise with the University of Southampton to ensure that applicants are kept updated about their application and are processed as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Responsibilities
Promoting and representation of the University of Southampton in Nigeria
Ongoing counselling, application submission and follow up of students
Responding to enquiries and maintaining contact with students via email, phone, Skype, etc.
Converting enquiries Into applications and subsequent registered students
Conducting follow up with University staff to ensure timely updates and offers for students
Working directly with relevant University staff to meet institutional targets
Maintaining the student database for follow up activity with students
Visa checking confirming all documents are correct prior to visa submission
Coordinating visits to Nigeria by University of Southampton staff
Conducting market research including regular statistical and trend analysis
Facilitating the development and maintenance of partnerships and collaborations with key higher education institutions, schools and government agencies.
Essential Requirements
A graduate degree with minimum second class lower division
Customer service and/or marketing experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation (written and oral) skills
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Willingness and ability to travel within West Africa region and UK when required
Self-motivated, target driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Show initiative and possess the ability to generate and Implement new ideas with proactive approaches to student recruitment and partnership building
Understanding of business culture in West Africa
Excellent time management, administrative and organisational skills, and attention to detail.
Must have 3 years post NYSC experience.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their full CV’s and covering letter detailing how you fulfil our criteria and why you are best suited for this job to hr@ukeas.com.ng
Apply via :
hr@ukeas.com.ng
