Title: Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Department: Admissions & Enrolment Management
Opening Date: April 13,2026
Closing Date: Opened until position is filled
Duty Station: Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Director, Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies to attract, admit, and enroll a diverse and high-quality student body from across Nigeria and beyond. The Director will play a pivotal role in advancing AUN’s enrollment growth, strengthening its national presence, and enhancing its reputation as a leading institution preparing students to compete both locally and globally in accordance with its development philosophy.
DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration with the AVPEM, develop and implement a comprehensive, data-driven admissions and recruitment strategy aligned with institutional goals
- Lead nationwide student recruitment efforts, with strong engagement across key Nigerian secondary school markets
- Build and maintain relationships with secondary schools, counselors, recruitment agents, and community leaders
- Oversee admissions operations, including application review processes, yield strategies, and enrollment forecasting
- Analyze admissions data and market trends to inform strategic decision-making and improve outcomes
- In collaboration with the AVPEM, manage the merit scholarship program to ensure appropriate awarding strategies to maximize enrollment
- Collaborate with Marketing, Academic Units, and Student Affairs to ensure a seamless student recruitment and onboarding experience
- Represent AUN at national and international recruitment events, fairs, and outreach initiatives
- Supervise, motivate and mentor on-campus and remote admissions staff, ensuring high performance and accountability
- Utilize digital tools and CRM systems to track engagement, conversion, and enrollment metrics
- Develop targeted initiatives to increase diversity, access, and student success.
- Perform any other duties as assigned or delegated by the supervisor.
Requirements for the position:
- Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or any related discipline from a reputable higher institution. Master’s degree preferred.
- Significant prior experience in higher education, particularly in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management
- Experience using data tools to arrive at strategic decisions regarding enrollment
- Demonstrated knowledge of student recruitment markets across Nigeria
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic enrollment plans
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to student success
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Other requirements/abilities for the position:
- Experience working within an American-style or international education system
- Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment targets
- Experience with digital recruitment strategies and social media engagement
- Previous experience supervising and motivating distributed staff working remotely around the country.
- Strategic thinking and execution
- Data-driven decision-making
- Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
- Leadership and team development
- Innovation in student recruitment
How to Apply:
Suitable and qualified candidates should send their resumes and cover letters to