Job Description

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects al staff,
volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks wil
be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Position Title Senior Manager - Admissions & Applications Reference: September 2023
Function/Department Marketing & Admissions
Location: AIS
Manager Title Director of Marketing & Admissions
Position Type Permanent
Position Status Ful -time

Position Objective

• The core purpose of the Senior Manager - Admissions & Applications is to manage the application procedures,

undertake the internal review and approval of each application, and manage the space capacity to secure students
placement.

• You wil be responsible for engaging with other internal stakeholders on student applications to ensure that al

processes, procedures, documents, and inputs are adequately verified, and the school is fully able to support each
student's educational needs before a formal placement offer is made.

• You wil ensure al processes and procedures from Enquiry to Enrolment are seamless and assist the Director of

Marketing & Admissions (DMA) to deliver the team budget.

Responsibilities

• You are required to engage and lead the Applications team to ensure student information is correct on our internal

systems (ie: passport details, names, age, etc), that documents are completed whilst reviewing applications, and
that al document requirements (in terms of details, pre-requisites, etc) are met. You are also required to identify
gaps, partnering with the Admissions managers to ensure al necessary information is complete.

• Administer al testing needs for applications and manage processes related to the Ministry of Education (MOE),

along with student visa related applications. Liaise with Head of Sub Schools for further review of applications and
arrangement of meetings.

• Liaise with the on-boarding and education provision teams to ensure a smooth handover of successful applications

to the on-boarding team, enhancing the customer journey.

• Attend and promote the school at internal and external events with prospective new parents throughout the year

(Open House, Networking, Expat fairs, etc).

• Managing and processing administration for student enrolments, ensuring compliance is adhered to prior to the

start of school.

• Produce and compile regular weekly forecasting and capacity reports including year and class forecasts.
• Ensure internal processes from enquiry, and admission to application is determined and ensure compliance of

workflow/processes across the Admissions team.

• Be the superuser for Microsoft Dynamics.
• Deputise for the DMA when required.
• Other duties as directed by the DMA.

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The job holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom you are
responsible, or with who, you come into contact wil be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita
Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at al time. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the
job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, you
must report any concerns to the School's Child Protection Officer/Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head or indeed to
the Regional CEO so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third-party services.

Position Requirements
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail required.
High degree of confidentiality and discretion to manage confidential details of families essential.
Must have outstanding communication skil s in English, both spoken and written.
Result oriented and driven by successful outcome required.

Qualifications
Experience of the school admissions process preferably in the international K-12 independent education space.
Experience in use of multiple customer databases, CRM tools and digital/online platforms preferred.
Degree level qualification preferred.

Contacts
Liaise with School Enquiry and Admissions Managers
Liaise with Sub School Heads

Working Conditions
Country role
Individual contributor working as part of the Admissions team. Fast-paced work environment
Prepared to work additional hours to meet demands of the job.
Office location within a school environment at Lorong Chuan

Terms of Employment
Working Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Performance bonus
Annual Leave: 21 working days per annum
Medical Benefits: Group medical insurance
Sick Leave/Hospitalisation Leave: 14 days sick leave and 60 days hospitalisation leave

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