Deputy Director Admissions
Overview
UIT University (UITU) invites application for the position of “Deputy Director Admissions” who will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the university’s admissions processes. The role includes supervising the admissions team, planning and executing recruitment strategies, ensuring compliance with admission policies, and maintaining a high standard of applicant experience.
Specific Skills
- Proven leadership and project management experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and admissions-related ERPs/CRMs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for professional correspondence and presentations.
- Event management skills for organizing career fairs, seminars, and corporate visits.
- Understanding of market trends, industry needs, and graduate employability requirements.
- Ability to collaborate with academic and administrative departments effectively.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends.
Responsible For
- Supervise end-to-end admissions processes for all programs.
- Ensure timely processing of applications, assessments, interviews, and decisions.
- Oversee the integrity and accuracy of student records and data entry in the admissions management system (e.g., ERP/CRM).
- Develop and monitor KPIs related to application conversion, enrollment targets, and yield.
- Ensure compliance with HEC, University regulations, and internal policies.
- Coordinate with academic departments and examination offices to align admission criteria and academic calendars.
- Prepare reports and summaries for audit and accreditation purposes.
- Support the development and execution of annual admissions and enrollment plans.
- Analyze market trends, competitor admissions strategies, and student feedback for continuous improvement.
- Provide inputs into program capacity planning and intake forecasting.
- Lead, train, and evaluate admissions staff for optimal performance.
- Ensure the team delivers excellent customer service to applicants and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other departments to enhance the admissions experience.
- Assist in planning and executing student recruitment campaigns, school visits, and education expos.
- Engage with counselors, alumni, and other stakeholders to promote the university.
- Represent the university at external events, seminars, and exhibitions.
- Oversee the use and optimization of digital platforms for online applications and applicant communication.
- Ensure clear, timely, and professional communication with prospective students.
- Liaise with the IT department to resolve technical issues in the admissions portal.
How to Apply?
The interested candidates are requested to apply by visiting the following link:
https://forms.gle/KMur4hQiWjj44SwW8
Qualification & Experience Requirements
Qualification
MBA / MS or equivalent (18-year) local or foreign qualification in Business Administration, Management Sciences, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, or related discipline from a HEC recognized institution. Experience Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in outreach, marketing, awareness, branding, admission operations, and career counseling preferably in the higher education institutions (HEIs).