International Admissions & Student Recruitment Officer

Imagine a school where nature IS the classroom, where learners are educated for sustainability and given the skills they need to be change makers … not in the future, but NOW!
Green School New Zealand seeks a dynamic mission-aligned professional to assume the crucial role of International Admissions & Student Recruitment Officer.
This role is usually the first Green School employee with whom prospective families from around the world will engage.
As such, it is imperative that this first voice and face of Green School is warm, mission-aligned and knowledgeable, creating advocates from every encounter.
The post holder is responsible for growing, nurturing and processing worldwide applications from first contact to enrolment.
This includes supporting, reviewing, and processing applications, issuing offers, dealing with applicant queries, managing fulfillment of conditions, and processing confirmation decisions.
The role will also involve conducting and coordinating School recruitment events and having a presence within different communities advocating for our Green School Experience.
Region: Located 406 Koru Road, Koru, Taranaki, New Zealand Employment Type: Full-time, fixed term (one year) Days Required: Monday - Sunday at 32 hours per week (must be available on some weekends)  Reporting to: Head of Campus (*Please note this is a hybrid job role, where you come to campus and work from home) ______________________________________________________________ Responsibilities and Tasks Responsibilities and Tasks GSNZ Student Recruitment Strategy & Execution Support the Admission Marketing Communications Team & Head of Campus in the implementation of student recruitment strategies Develop positive working relationships & customer experiences that lead to the recruitment of best-fit learners & families for Green School New Zealand.Communicate with other Green Schools Admissions Teams to share best practices  GSNZ Student Recruitment Establish and maintain positive, trusting and open relationships with all prospective families from New Zealand and around the world.Nurture and guide families through the application process, ensuring all relevant documentation is accurate, complete and uploaded into the School Admissions Management System (Open Apply) to ensure a moving pipeline of students in a timely manner.
Acquire and communicate a deep knowledge of the School's mission and vision, ethos and offerings.
Answer enquiries about the School, its ethos and it's curriculum with warmth, confidence and accuracy.Communicate decisions to applicants, including offers, which are legally binding, within agreed time frames.
Assess and communicate to the families the fee status of applicants, classifying them as domestic or international as appropriate.
This has legal implications.Ensures compliance with the requirements for GSNZ and all relevant government authorities for student enrolment.
Manage and update the Student recruitment master Excel sheet to track enrollment numbers diligently and inform Finance, Head of Campus, and the Governing Body with timely, accurate enrollment numbersCollaborate with the Heads of Learning Neighbourhoods our student numbers per year level with enrollment- and expected rotation numbers.Provide recommendations for improvement of the admissions process or experience   GSNZ enrollment meetings & conversations Build a tight and trusted relationship with the Head of Campus, Heads of Learning Neighbourhoods, and liaise with School teachers and staffPlan and take part in enrollment conversations- and interviews with the Learning Neighbourhood Heads and Head of CampusTake parent online calls for questions and clarification of the enrollment process (converse in multiple languages)  GSNZ Student Recruitment Events, visits & Experiences  Plan and conduct in-person Campus Admissions Visit for ApplicantsPlan and conduct large-scale school Open Day eventsConducting and coordinating School recruitment events and having a presence within different communities advocating for our Green School Experience.
Support online or virtual student recruitment activities and experiencesSupport new families' orientation Other activities and projects set by the Head of CampusTravel for events out of town may be required   Represent GSNZ at events that have potential recruitment  Coordination with Teams Tuition/Billing Fee coordination with FinanceCoordinate with admin/teaching teams to ensure timely/accurate student/family information is provided and updated on OA/Hero  Sharing no photo list, updating & sharing parent directory (within privacy/sharing policies)Sharing information on departing students and collaborating with appropriate teams to ensure personalised offboarding experienceHave regular meetings with Green School International Admission, Marketing & Communications Team  KPIs Student enrollment number and fill rate in Green School New Zealand Accomplish the budgeted enrollment target for Green School New ZealandParent onboarding satisfaction (Net Promotor Score) Achieve a high NPS rating from onboarding parents in generalTeamwork with the AMC teamSupport the entire Customer Journey for the whole Admissions, Marketing and Communication team, as well as our most important stakeholders in Finance and FacultyCandidate Requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferably bilingual with knowledge of multiple languagesIdeally have international experience in education recruitment working in schoolsHave an awareness of Te Ao Maori perspectives Have experience with high-level customer sales system managementMust be confident in delivering public presentations, hosting events, and fronting campaignsThis position will require you to have the flexibility to answer requests in multiple global time zones Be good at time-keeping Live locally and as we are located rurally, a vehicle will be required to access the campus Tech savvy - quickly learn and master the workings of the School Admissions Management System (Open Apply), preferably you will have experience in this system or another advanced CRM.You will need to gain a thorough understanding of New Zealand's immigration requirements and process We take child safety very seriously and all appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, police vetting checks, and successful references.
Benefits Come and work in a beautiful location with some awesome people!
We have a magical school campus along Koru Road, protected by the Kaitake Ranges, which the beautiful Oakura River runs through, sitting in between Mount Taranaki and the Tasman Sea.
With the lightest of touches, we have transformed a 60-hectare farm into a place of deeper learning for Years 1 to 13.
Closing Date; Friday 8th November (candidates may be contacted for an interview before the closing date) Please apply through the Workable Job Link with a CV and cover letter or email to (email protected)