Priority Tasks & Responsibilities

• Responding promptly to admissions inquiries for the KG, Elementary, Middle School, and High school divisions via phone or email, and in person, sending relevant material/information and recording data on the admissions database.

• Accepting and filtering parent, and student applications and responding to information requests.

• Assessing applications according to LIA eligibility criteria.

• Organizing and filing recruitment, registration, and payment documentation.

• Communicating with applicants about their application status, including acceptance/rejection.

• Participating in and delivering information sessions to LIA’s internal and external constituents.

• Collaborating with the PTA to secure support as appropriate and needed.

• Referring scholarship applicants to the Dean of Student Affairs for processing.

• Interviewing applicants to assess their suitability for the school and providing feedback to applicants regarding their application status.

• Reviewing applicants’ previous academic performance and transcripts, as well as letters of recommendation, test scores, and other relevant information.

• Conducting parent interviews and determining suitability with the LIA environment.

• Recommending acceptance or denial of applications based on evaluation of academic qualifications, test scores, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and other factors for students.

• Recommending acceptance or denial of applications based on evaluation of parents’ backgrounds, and interests/reasons for choosing LIA.

Other Responsibilities

• Attending events to recruit new parents and students to the school and observe the confidentiality of information at all times.

• Attending key partner meetings and events to support the development of longer-term delivery of admissions.

• Fulfilling tasks that may be required from time to time by the HoS regarding marketing.

• Ensuring that LIA admissions policies and practices meet and exceed all relevant national legislation and international standards.

• Maintain a tidy desk policy within the Admissions Team to promote and adhere to LIA’s mission, vision, and values.

• Work closely with all relevant functional areas within the school to align LIA’s admissions policies and practices with overall operations.

Parent Engagement and Retention

• The Admission Officer develops and executes a calendar of events in collaboration with relevant functional areas, to build trust and establish open engagement with parents of the school.

• The Admission Officer supports the ongoing engagement of local/international parents and follows up on any issues raised to a satisfactory conclusion in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Five years professional experience in international school environments as an administrator.

• First degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Excellent skill-set using Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Excellent bilingual competencies (written and spoken) in Amharic, and English.

• Multicultural competencies with ability to move in and out of various cultural settings.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Highly motivated to undertake self-initiatives.

• Demonstrated seriousness about the importance and value of education.

• Passion to provide service and add value.

• Admissions office experience is a PLUS

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter via email: panos.hatziandreas@gmail.com & yedidya.beyene@gmail.com