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 Kent. They will provide administrative support to manage student applications and will liaise with the University of Kent to ensure that applicants are kept updated about their application and are processed as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Position: In-country Officer (Full time)
Responsibilities include:
- Promoting the University of Kent brand in Nigeria
- Responding to enquiries and maintaining contact with students via email, telephone, Skype e.t.c.
- Ongoing counseling and follow up of students
- Converting enquiries into applications and subsequent registered students
- Maintaining the student database for follow up activity with students
- Preparing and sending applications on behalf of students
- Conducting follow up with Kent to ensure timely updates and offers for students
- Visa Checking – confirm all documents are correct prior to visa submission
- Office Visits – take part in and assist with University of Kent visits
- UKEAS Fairs and British Council exhibitions – assist with arrangements for these events and represent Kent on the stand.
Essential requirements:
- A graduate degree with minimum second class lower division
- Must be able to work in a customer-facing environment
- Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in teams and independently with minimal supervision
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
- Ability to multitask as well as a high degree of attention to detail
- Target -driven.
Industry: Education
Specialization: Student recruitment, customer service and office support
Required Experience: 3 years’ post-NYSC experience
Application deadline: Wednesday 21st August, 2013
How to apply:
Please send a full CV and a covering letter detailing why you think you are best suited for this job to hr@ukeas.com.ng
