About the Job
Our Admissions Department is seeking a qualified Admissions Associate to join their team.
About International Community School, Addis Ababa (ICS)
At ICS Addis, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and engaging environment for new families. As part of our Experience Team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the first impressions of our school community.
Why Join as Admissions Associate?
- Impactful Role: Be the advocate for new families, ensuring they have a meaningful and intentional experience at ICS.
- Dynamic Environment: Work independently while collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to excellence in education.
Key Responsibilities
- First Point of Contact: Provide support for new families from initial contact through successful induction.
- Proactive Communication: Engage with prospective families, answering inquiries about admissions policies and processes.
- Admissions Management: Oversee the admissions process, including application reviews, communication with parents, and managing acceptance and enrollment.
- Answer parent inquiries (email, phone, in person), conduct campus tours.
- Direct parents through the online application process, including in-person assistance with the online application system.
- Community Engagement: Attend school events and be a positive presence for parents and colleagues, advocating for the school’s mission and values.
About You
Qualifications
- Education: BA degree in a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience: 5+ years as an administrative or executive assistant in an international environment; experience in education is highly desired.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills in English and Amharic (additional languages a plus).
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
- Proven ability to interact professionally and sensitively with diverse community members.
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive problem-solver who can make decisions based on school policies.
- A team player who is conscientious and committed to meeting deadlines.
- A multitasker with excellent time management and organizational skills
- A candidate who can work independently, without daily supervision with strong and proactive communication ability and attention to detail.
- A candidate who can have empathy for parents and students in stressful situations
- A candidate who has international experience and exposure to different cultures and language backgrounds
- Someone who can handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
Required Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
If you are passionate about creating a positive experience for families and meet the qualifications above, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter in A SINGLE PDF to [email protected] October 18, 2024.
Note: copies of transcripts, academic degrees, or recommendation letters should not be included with your application. You will provide the documents upon request. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed as applications are received. ICS reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline if an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process.
More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10
