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Category

Business Administration

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/27/2026
21 days left

Employer / Company

Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) logo
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)
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Description (Public)

The Admission Officer coordinates the Academy's admissions processes in line with established policies and timelines, manages communication with prospective families, and maintains accurate admissions documentation and student records. The role also supports outreach and promotional activities and the Financial Assistance Programme.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the Academy's admissions processes, including enquiries, applications, entrance assessments, interviews and enrolment.
  • Manage communication with prospective families and applicants, including offer letters, regret letters, enrolment confirmations and other admissions correspondence.
  • Maintain accurate admissions documentation and student records, including academic records, assessment results and student exit documentation.
  • Support implementation of strategies to promote the Academy and attract prospective students and families.
  • Coordinate open days, school tours, outreach activities and other promotional events.
  • Build positive relationships with parents, schools and community organisations, and support admissions-related marketing and digital communication.
  • Maintain admissions databases, student profiles, enquiry records and enrolment statistics, and prepare regular admissions reports.
  • Ensure accuracy, confidentiality and proper filing of all admissions information.
  • Collect and compile applications and documentation for the Financial Assistance Programme, and issue decision letters.
  • Support improvement of admissions systems, budgets and operational plans, and facilitate student onboarding with other departments.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • A degree in a business-related field.
  • Minimum three years of experience in an educational institution.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Data analytical skills are essential.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Knowledge of OpenApply, Navision and ManageBac is preferred.
  • Strong organisational and records-management ability.
  • Customer service orientation when dealing with parents and applicants.
  • Attention to detail and confidentiality in handling student records.

How to Apply

About Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) is a prominent not-for-profit institution providing quality education from pre-primary to higher secondary levels. Part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), AKESK operates schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret, serving over 3,500 students with both national and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula. 

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