Administrator, Graduate Admissions Job Strathmore University Nairobi, Kenya

Job description

Basic Job Summary

• The job holder will be responsible for overseeing and managing the admissions process for graduate programs. They will be responsible for coordinating and managing the graduate admissions process from inquiry to enrollment. This role ensures that admissions operations align with institutional policies and goals, while delivering highquality service to prospective students, faculty, and academic departments

Key Responsibilities

Admissions Management

• Oversee the processing of graduate applications, including receiving applications for graduate programs, ensuring completeness, verification of application materials, eligibility, and academic requirements.
• Administers or follows up on GEE and organizes oral interviews for Graduate applicants in collaboration with Schools.
• Ensure timely communication with applicants regarding admission decisions, missing documents, deadlines, and next steps.
• Maintain and update the admissions database and application portal.
• Collaborate with marketing and academic departments to support graduate student recruitment efforts.
• Participate in graduate fairs, webinars, and other recruitment events.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students and guide them through the admissions process.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Liaise with graduate program directors and faculty on application reviews and admissions decisions.
• Coordinate application review committees and manage decision workflows.
• Support onboarding and orientation of admitted students.

Administrative Support

• Updates student progress, data for graduate programs.
• Manages student files and ensures they are updated.
• Acts as the Secretary to the Directorate’s Management Committee.
• Provides administrative support to the Director and Manager.
• Files relevant documents related to the Directorate’s activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field

Work Experience

• Working experience in University or academic systems, processes or setup

How to Apply

re you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Administrator, Graduate Admissions” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu

Requirements

Apply by email: recruitment@strathmore.edu