About this role
Hot Nigeria - Admissions Manager
Summary
- We are looking for an experienced Admissions Manager to lead a high-performing telesales and digital communications team dedicated to growing student enrollment across our university partners.
- This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on coaching teams, optimizing pipelines, and translating data into action.
What you'll do
Telesales and enrollment strategy:
- Design and execute high-conversion telesales strategies that meet and exceed enrollment targets across multiple institutional partners.
- Set clear team goals aligned with institutional standards and Astria Learning's service expectations.
Team leadership and performance management:
- Supervise, coach, and motivate a team of Admissions Counselors, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Monitor key performance indicators — including call volume, conversion rates, follow-up cadence, and closing timelines — and conduct regular performance reviews.
Lead pipeline and follow-up management:
- Oversee end-to-end lead handling across CRM platforms, WhatsApp Business, and ManyChat.
- Ensure every prospective student receives timely outreach, accurate documentation, and a smooth progression through the admissions funnel.
Digital communication oversight:
- Manage automated and manual workflows within ManyChat and WhatsApp Business.
- Uphold consistent, on-brand messaging that reflects admissions guidelines and delivers a positive student experience.
Fee and deposit collection coordination:
- Communicate application fee requirements and payment deadlines clearly to prospective students.
- Coordinate enrollment deposit collection and liaise with finance and operations teams to track payment status and resolve outstanding issues.
Reporting and data-driven insights:
- Track, analyze, and report on admissions performance metrics and trends.
- Provide actionable, data-informed recommendations to improve conversion rates and student engagement.
Cross-functional collaboration and compliance:
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Partner with marketing, CRM, and support teams to align on lead quality, campaign targeting, and admissions workflows.
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Ensure all admissions activities comply with internal policies, institutional guidelines, and applicable data protection regulations.
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What we're looking for
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Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
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3–5 years of telesales experience with a demonstrated record of meeting or exceeding targets.
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At least 2 years of experience managing or supervising a sales or admissions team.
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Strong persuasive communication skills — particularly via phone and messaging platforms — including proficiency in objection handling, consultative selling, and closing techniques.
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Hands-on experience with WhatsApp Business, ManyChat, and CRM tools such as Zoho or Salesforce, including workflow customization and reporting.
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Ability to analyze performance dashboards and translate data into meaningful team guidance.
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Familiarity with application fee and enrollment deposit processes, and experience coordinating with finance or operations teams.
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Highly organized, results-oriented, and proactive — comfortable working remotely with cross-functional, multicultural teams across multiple time zones.
Nice to have:
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Prior experience in higher education, student recruitment, or edtech enrollment.
- Experience managing admissions or sales operations across multiple institutional or client accounts simultaneously.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.