Job
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Start date: January 2014
This is a 12-month consultancy position with the
possibility of extension based on successful delivery of stated objectives.
possibility of extension based on successful delivery of stated objectives.
Responsibilities
Systems Development
- Work with the Akilah Country Director and
Admissions Director to analyze the current admissions and recruitment
systems and operations; develop and execute a strategic plan for improving
efficiency and outcomes of all systems, criteria, rubrics, and information
management, including written application, entrance assessments, and
faculty interviews with potential candidates - Develop a new streamlined application process
with all forms and documentation - Identify weaknesses within the current
admissions systems and concrete objectives to improve these weaknesses - Create and manage the budget for the 2013
admissions cycle - Develop an effective database for tracking all
applicants and their progression through the admissions cycle - Develop a strategy for partnership development
with local schools, community associations, and government offices - Manage a schedule for information sessions in
targeted areas around the country with strategic partners - Document lessons and best practices learned
from past admissions cycles - Work with the Akilah academics team to
understand the challenges with current students, and identify critical
skills for future applicants. Design entrance assessments that are in line
with the academic offerings. - Supervise and manage admissions cycles on both
campuses for 2013 (Rwanda: March 2014 intake, and Sept 2014 intake.
Burundi: January 2014 intake, Jan 2015 intake). - Develop systems to prepare and maintain
statistics regarding enrollment, geographical distribution of students,
financial aid, and attrition. Interpret these statistics, when appropriate
to the administration, faculty, and Board of Directors - Develop necessary materials and channels of
information to provide relevant information to potential candidates
regarding tuition fees, loans programs, etc.
Capacity Building
- Provide intensive training and support to the
Admissions Directors and Associates on both Rwanda and Burundi campuses in
areas such as Microsoft Excel, professional communication, problem solving,
database management, and admissions systems that are being developed.
Conduct a performance assessment of the admissions team to evaluate the
understanding of the new systems in place as well as the team readiness
for their future implementation - Support the Admissions Director to develop a
system of open houses for potential students and their families
Marketing
- Provide necessary content and direction to the
Communications Manager who will develop a marketing and communications
strategy for 2013-2014 for both Rwanda and Burundi campuses including
radio adverts, print media, press releases, etc. - Conduct focus groups with current Akilah
students to understand how they learned about Akilah and target marketing
efforts accordingly - Develop strong partnerships with other
institutions, networks, schools or groups who can assist with identifying
quality students - Identify two current students as Student
Ambassadors and prepare them with public speaking training in order to
attend secondary schools and events and represent Akilah
How to apply
Submit your CV and a thoughtful cover letter at
www.AkilahInstitute.org/careers on the job board (then select “Admissions
Consultant” opening to post both CV and cover letter). Applications will
be reviewed on a rolling basis.
www.AkilahInstitute.org/careers on the job board (then select “Admissions
Consultant” opening to post both CV and cover letter). Applications will
be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application deadline: January 30, 2014
