Head of Admissions

About One World International School

One World International School (OWIS) is committed to nurturing curious, compassionate, and reflective lifelong learners who appreciate diverse cultures and care for the planet. The school aims to offer affordable, world-class education focusing on values, creativity, collaboration, and service to others.

Role Overview

The Head of Admissions will oversee all admissions functions at the assigned campus, responsible for shaping and implementing enrollment strategies, driving student admissions growth, enhancing parent engagement, and ensuring smooth, high-quality admissions operations throughout the process.

Key Accountabilities

• Formulate and execute admissions strategies aligned with school enrollment and business goals.
• Meet annual, quarterly, and monthly enrollment targets and revenue benchmarks.
• Forecast admissions outcomes, track pipeline health, and introduce proactive measures to improve conversion rates and enrollment yield.
• Continuously improve parent experience during the admissions journey.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the Admissions team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and customer excellence.
• Set performance goals, monitor team and individual results, and provide ongoing coaching and training on admissions processes, CRM use, and consultative sales techniques.
• Collaborate with school leadership to refine enrollment plans and enhance student retention.
• Build and maintain solid relationships with prospective families and external partners including corporate, relocation, and educational agencies.
• Represent OWIS at various public engagement events to enhance market visibility.
• Manage the full admissions process to ensure operational excellence and superior customer service.
• Ensure accurate data management and CRM documentation for all admissions activities.
• Maintain compliance with Ministry of Education standards, student visa regulations, school policies, and academic progression rules.
• Safeguard the accuracy and integrity of student and alumni databases.
• Analyze admissions data, market trends, and competitor activity to guide strategic decisions.
• Prepare regular admissions performance reports and dashboards for leadership review.
• Identify and develop new channels, partnerships, and opportunities to diversify recruitment pipelines.
• Plan and oversee admissions-related marketing activities within approved budgets.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized university.
• Have 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in admissions, student recruitment, or business growth within K-12 international schools.
• At least 5 years of management experience leading Admissions teams, preferably in international school settings.
• Demonstrated success in growing student enrollment and meeting revenue targets.
• Strong commercial insight and ability to devise and implement effective admissions strategies.
• Superior leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing capabilities.
• Proficient analytical skills with experience using CRM tools and admissions performance data.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the international K-12 education sector and admissions best practices.
• Willingness to work 5.5 days per week.