Post Graduate Admissions Manager

The role

The Postgraduate Admissions Manager leads recruitment and admissions for the university's postgraduate portfolio, focusing on the Executive MBA programme. This role combines strategic recruitment with hands-on admissions management for working professionals and senior executives.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a targeted recruitment strategy for the EMBA programme and other postgraduate offerings.
• Manage, coach, and develop a Postgraduate Admissions Associate.
• Own tuition revenue targets for the postgraduate admissions function.
• Manage the end-to-end admissions process for all postgraduate programmes.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective EMBA students through outreach, partnerships, and events.
• Design and deliver tailored engagement activities for postgraduate prospects.
• Collaborate with programme directors, faculty, and the Dean's office.
• Develop recruitment materials and digital content in partnership with Marketing.
• Use CRM systems to track enquiries and manage the applicant pipeline.
• Lead on building relationships with corporates and employers for enrolment opportunities.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years experience in postgraduate or executive education admissions, recruitment, or business development within a higher education or professional training environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the EMBA market and the motivations and expectations of executive-level candidates.
• Experience building corporate and employer partnerships for recruitment or sponsored enrolment.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and data-driven recruitment approaches.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Executive recruitment and admissions process management.
• Corporate and employer partnership development.
• CRM pipeline management and conversion analysis.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Market research and competitive intelligence in the postgraduate education space.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Nice to have

• Master's degree preferred
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred

About the company

African Leadership University (ALU) is an institution that aims to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders to shape Africa's future.