Student Recruitment Manager

About Idyll Consults And Allied Limited

Idyll Consults And Allied Limited is an international education consultancy committed to guiding students through overseas study programs. They assist learners from secondary or high school through university and postgraduate levels by providing comprehensive support, including admissions advice and documentation management, promoting reliable and professional outcomes for those aiming to study abroad.

Role Overview

The Student Recruitment Manager position is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Lagos. This role entails leading the recruitment processes for international students, managing the recruitment pipeline from initial inquiries to successful application submissions and admissions. The manager will oversee relationships with students, families, schools, and international educational partners, ensuring efficient follow-up and communication across multiple channels while organizing outreach events and counseling sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategies for international student recruitment.
• Build and maintain strong connections with prospective students, their families, schools, and partner institutions abroad.
• Manage the entire application process from initial inquiry through admission.
• Provide counseling and guidance to prospective students to facilitate informed decisions about study options.
• Organize and conduct information sessions and outreach events to engage with potential candidates.
• Keep detailed records of leads, applications, and conversions, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to coordinate recruitment promotions and initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze reports on recruitment performance and student conversion metrics.
• Continuously refine recruitment processes to improve candidate experience and achieve higher placement success.
• Supervise operations across Lagos and Port Harcourt branches.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Minimum five years of managerial experience in student recruitment, admissions, or education consulting, ideally with international study programs.
• Proven skills in counseling, advisory services, and customer care, guiding students and their families through complex application stages.
• Excellent communication capabilities, both verbal and written, including confidence in giving presentations professionally.
• Strong organizational and time management skills able to juggle multiple applications, deadlines, and stakeholder relations efficiently.
• Knowledge of international education systems, visa requirements, and admission criteria for typical study destinations is a plus.
• Competence in office productivity software, including spreadsheets, presentation tools, and CRM or student management systems; familiarity with online communication platforms.
• Experience working collaboratively in goal-oriented environments with the ability to generate precise recruitment and conversion reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Relations, Business, Marketing, or related areas.

Additional Information

This role evaluates success mainly on organizational leadership abilities and the rate of student conversion from prospect to admitted candidate.