Senior Admissions Officer

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James Hope University in Lekki, Lagos is hiring a full-time Senior Admissions Officer to manage undergraduate and postgraduate admissions processes. The role involves application processing, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and supporting recruitment activities. This is a senior-level position within a growing private university founded by Jim Ovia.

• Full-time role at a private university in Lekki, Lagos
• Manages end-to-end admissions processes for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and coordination skills
• Involves stakeholder engagement with schools, consultants, and academic departments
• Includes preparing offer letters, reports, and admissions dashboards

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Senior Admissions Officer at James Hope University ⏲ Sep 7, 2026, 9:15 AM ⋕ View all Teaching & Education: jobs James Hope University, located in Lekki, Lagos, is committed to the highest standards of international education. We aspire to integrate global models of academic excellence to advance the knowledge economy, further innovations and breakthroughs, and rapidly propel the economic and sociocultural lives of humanity. Through strategic partnerships with leading global academic institutions and crucial enablers, JHU launched its Business School in January 2024, one distinguished by academic excellence and cutting-edge formation of future professionals. The University is Founded by Mr. Jim Ovia (CFR), Founder of Zenith Bank, through his nonprofit foundation. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior Admissions Officer Location: Lekki, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Role Summary The successful candidate will serve as an important point of contact for prospective students,applicants, academic departments, and other stakeholders. The role requires excellent customer service, strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple admissions activities within established timelines. The Senior Admissions Officer will support the effective administration and coordination of the University's admissions processes, from prospective student engagement and application processing through to admission, enrolment, and onboarding. Key Responsibilities: Maintain appropriate relationships with schools, educational consultants, corporate organisations, professional bodies, and other recruitment partners. Prepare admission recommendations, offer letters, correspondence, and other admissions documentation. Verify application documents and maintain accurate and up-to-date admissions records. Work closely with academic departments, Registry, Finance, Marketing, Student Affairs, and other relevant units to ensure a seamless admissions and enrolment process. Coordinate and administer the University's undergraduate and/or postgraduate admissions processes in line with approved policies and procedures. Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Head/Director of Admissions. Ensure compliance with University policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices relating to admissions and student records. Support student recruitment activities, open days, school visits, fairs, exhibitions, webinars, and other outreach initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve admissions processes, systems, turnaround times, and the overall applicant experience. Maintain accurate data on applications, offers, acceptances, enrolment, and other admissions metrics. Provide guidance and support to junior admissions staff where required. Coordinate admission interviews, assessments, screening exercises, and other related activities. Review and process applications, ensuring that applicants meet stipulated admission requirements. Prepare regular reports and dashboards on admissions activities, trends, targets, and performance. Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving student recruitment, applicant experience, yield, and enrolment conversion. Respond promptly and professionally to enquiries from prospective students, applicants, parents, agents, and other stakeholders. Follow up with applicants throughout the admissions cycle to improve application completion and conversion rates. Provide prospective students with accurate information regarding programmes, admission requirements, application procedures, deadlines, fees, and other relevant matters. Support the development and implementation of admissions campaigns and recruitment strategies. Key Performance Areas The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to: Timely and accurate processing of applications. Applicant satisfaction and overall admissions experience. Effective coordination of recruitment and admissions activities. Quality of applicant engagement and customer service. Compliance with University policies and regulatory requirements. Application-to-admission and admission-to-enrolment conversion rates. Achievement of student recruitment and admissions targets. Accuracy and integrity of admissions records and data. Qualifications and Experience: 10 - 12years' relevant experience: in admissions, student recruitment, student affairs, education: administration, customer experience, or a related field, preferably within a university or higher education: environment. Membership of a relevant professional body or a postgraduate qualification will be an advantage. A Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, Humanities, Marketing, or a related discipline from a recognised institution. Experience: managing the admissions lifecycle and working with student information or admissions management systems. Experience: in student recruitment, engagement, conversion, or outreach will be an added advantage. Required Skills and Competencies: A proactive, solutions-oriented, and student-centred approach. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. Excellent customer service and stakeholder-management abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM, admissions, or student information systems. Strong administrative and organisational skills. Professionalism, discretion, integrity, and sound judgement. Strong follow-up and conversion skills. Strong knowledge of admissions and student recruitment processes. Strong analytical and reporting skills. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae to : hr@jhu.edu.ng using the role applied for as subject of the mail. Application Deadline: 14th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lekki and 1 other location Lekki , Lagos State