ALU · 3 weeks ago
International Admissions Manager: East Africa
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expThe African Leadership University (ALU) is a catalyst for transformation, dedicated to developing a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders in Africa. The International Admissions Manager for East Africa will lead the recruitment strategy for fee-paying students, focusing on building relationships with international and private school communities to drive enrollment.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a targeted annual recruitment strategy for East Africa focused on fee-paying students, with particular emphasis on international schools, private schools, and premium school networks across the region
Own and manage the full admissions pipeline for East African fee-paying applicants — from initial outreach and lead generation through application, interview, offer, and enrollment confirmation
Build and maintain strong relationships with international school counselors, heads of sixth form, private school administrators, and parent communities across East Africa
Plan, coordinate, and attend targeted recruitment events including international school fairs, private school visits, parent information evenings, and virtual engagement sessions
Develop a deep understanding of the international school landscape in East Africa — including IB, A-Level, AP, and IGCSE school networks — to ensure ALU is well-positioned as a destination for their graduating students
Use CRM systems to manage applicant records, track pipeline health, monitor conversion rates, and produce regular reporting for the Admissions Director
Contribute to the development of regionally tailored recruitment materials, digital content, and outreach messaging targeted at international school students and their families
Coordinate with the Enrollment Manager to ensure smooth handoffs from offer acceptance through to confirmed enrollment, including immigration and travel support for incoming students
Provide regional market intelligence and trend analysis — including international school enrolment trends, competitor university positioning, and family decision-making dynamics — to inform strategic planning
Mentor and support junior team members and associates, sharing best practices and contributing to team capability development
Represent ALU at international school fairs, university counselor conferences, and regional education sector events
Qualification
Required
Experience (typically 5+ years) in student recruitment, university admissions, or education-sector business development, with a focus on international or private school markets in East Africa
Demonstrated track record of recruiting fee-paying students and meeting enrollment targets
Strong existing networks with international school counselors, private school administrators, or parent communities across East Africa
Familiarity with international curricula (IB, A-Level, IGCSE, AP) and how students from these systems approach university selection
Experience using CRM systems for pipeline management and recruitment reporting
Willingness to travel extensively within East Africa and occasionally beyond the region
Fee-paying student recruitment strategy — understanding of how international school families evaluate and select universities
School counselor and administrator relationship management
Pipeline management and CRM proficiency
Data analysis — ability to interpret regional trends and translate them into actionable recruitment plans
International school fair and recruitment event planning across multiple in-country locations
Polished and credible — confident engaging with international school leadership, counselors, and discerning families
Entrepreneurial and self-directed — able to build and grow a premium recruitment market with limited precedent
Collaborative and team-oriented — comfortable mentoring junior colleagues and working cross-functionally
Mission-driven — believes in ALU's vision and can articulate its value proposition compellingly to families making significant financial investments in their child's education
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
ALU
ALU is an international company that offers turnkey solutions across the globe.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase