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Purpose of the position
The Head of Admissions leads the strategic design and execution of student recruitment, enrollment, and retention across all 6 campuses in Myanmar. Managing an integrated admissions strategy for pre nursery through A-Level and university preparation programmes, this role ensures smooth enrollment pipelines, maintains strong parent relations, and positions the school group as a premier international education provider in Myanmar.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Pipeline Management
- Formulate and execute group-wide enrollment strategies to hit student capacity targets across all 6 campuses.
- Analyze regional market trends, competitor offerings, and demographic shifts in Yangon and Taunggyi to identify growth opportunities.
- Oversee the end-to-end admissions funnel from initial inquiry, campus tours, and assessment to placement and onboarding.
Multi-Campus Operations & Coordination
- Establish standardized admissions policies, assessment benchmarks, and customer service protocols across all 5 Yangon campuses and the Taunggyi campus.
- Work closely with Campus Heads and Academic Leaders to manage grade placement, class sizes, and smooth transitions from early years through A-Level/University preparation.
- Travel periodically to the Taunggyi campus to ensure operational alignment and team support.
Parent Relations & Experience
- Deliver a high-touch, consultative admissions experience for local and expatriate families.
- Address complex parent inquiries, escalation cases, and financial assistance/scholarship applications with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
- Collaborate with academic leadership to organize open house days, information sessions, and university preparation workshops for prospective families.
Data Analytics & Systems Management
- Oversee the Admissions Management System (CRM) to ensure precise data tracking, conversion analytics, and forecasting reports for executive leadership.
- Use data-driven insights to evaluate marketing ROI, inquiry-to-enrollment conversion rates, and retention trends.
Team Management & Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate the group admissions team across campuses.
- Partner closely with Marketing and Communications teams to align prospective parent messaging, digital campaigns, and community outreach.

Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of experience in admissions, student recruitment, or commercial leadership, ideally within international K-12 school systems or multi-campus educational groups.
- Regional Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Myanmar education landscape, local market dynamics, and community needs in Yangon and Shan State.
- Languages: Professional fluency in English; proficiency in Myanmar (Burmese) is highly advantageous.
Key Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen balanced with an understanding of educational values.
- Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proven track record in CRM management, admissions forecasting, and process optimization.
- Ability to navigate complex multi-site operations and lead distributed teams effectively.