Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking an outstanding Admissions professional to lead our high-performing team in delivering an exceptional ‘Dulwich Experience’ to our families.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Admissions, preferably within an educational setting, and will bring outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, along with a strong commitment to excellence in customer service.
The core duties and responsibilities of the role include:
- Ensuring consistency in policy implementation and guarantee all admission policies are in compliance with Dulwich College standards, international school norms, and Singapore Government regulations.
- Liaising with the Marketing team on the promotion of the College.
- Collaborating closely with academic staff in relation to all admissions related activities.
- Collecting and analysing data to inform on market forces, trends, and competition.
- Managing a team of Admissions professionals and ensuring the highest standards of performance and behaviour are embedded in the team.
- Conducting seminars, open houses and other initiatives to promote the College.
- Attending community events on the College’s behalf.
- Developing and maintaining professional networking relationships with Admissions Departments in other international schools in the region.
- Developing annual student recruitment plans and assisting in the prediction of student enrolment.
- Greeting prospective applicants and providing school tours and information.
- Overseeing the re-enrolment process including leavers, possible leavers and student contracts.
- Overseeing the onboarding process for new starters including orientation days, and class and house allocations.
- Overseeing all admissions testing and facilitating the analysis of results.
- Conducting prior learning evaluation and transcript review for all new students.
- Administering any relevant student scholarships and grants.
- Demonstrating outstanding personal leadership which encourages team members to provide friendly, helpful and timely support to new applicants and existing students.
- Conducting regular audits and reviews of Admissions policies and procedures to ensure efficient and consistent implementation.
- Conduct market analysis of international school competitors and carry out benchmarking exercises.
- Ensuring student records are accurate in a defined and documented manner to internal and external stakeholders as required.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in an education-related organisation.
- Knowledge and experience of the international school market in Singapore (essential).
- Experience and confidence in delivering presentations to groups of stakeholders.
- Experience of supervising the work of others and managing a team to meet departmental and organisational goals.
- Experience of analysing data and collating results in an appropriate format for the relevant audience.
- Experience of working across an organisation and working collaboratively with relevant departments.
- Experience of working with children and young people.
- Experience in a customer facing role and understanding of the internationally-mobile family and student.
Dulwich College International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.
CPE Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028
