Admission Communication and Marketing Manager

Organization: Aga Khan Schools
Reference number: 4958BR
Location: Tanzania
Region: Eastern Africa
Sector: Social Development
Salary: Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Application deadline: 29 August 2026

About Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania

The Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES,T) operates three schools that provide education from Nursery to Secondary levels.

AKES,T has a history dating back to 1905, when Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah Aga Khan III established a girls’ school in Zanzibar. The schools maintain a long-standing commitment to educational excellence.

AKES,T delivers high-quality national and international curricula designed to develop students’ intellectual, personal, and life skills. Its educational approach fosters independent inquiry, critical thinking, and the confidence needed to thrive in an increasingly globalized and technology-driven world.

The position

AKES,T is seeking a qualified and dedicated candidate for the position of Admission Communication and Marketing Manager.

The successful candidate will lead the school’s admissions, marketing, and communications functions to achieve enrolment and strategic growth objectives. The role oversees the full admissions lifecycle, develops and implements integrated marketing and communication strategies, strengthens the school’s brand and reputation, and builds strong relationships with prospective and current families.

Key responsibilities

Admissions and enrolment management

• Own the end-to-end admissions funnel, including inquiry, tour, application, assessment, offer, and enrolment.
• Develop and execute the annual enrolment strategy and targets in line with the school’s growth goals.
• Build relationships with prospective families, relocation agents, corporate human resources partners, and embassies or consulates.
• Organize and host open houses, campus tours, and admissions events, both in person and virtually.
• Manage the admissions customer relationship management system and database, ensuring accurate tracking of leads, conversion rates, and follow-ups.

Marketing and communications

• Develop and implement an integrated marketing communications strategy across digital, print, and in-person channels.
• Manage and oversee the school’s website, social media platforms, email newsletters, and content calendar.
• Create marketing collateral, including brochures, videos, digital advertisements, and presentations, in line with established brand guidelines.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including designers, photographers, videographers, and media agencies.
• Ensure consistent brand identity and messaging across all school materials and platforms.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform the school’s positioning strategy.
• Collaborate with the school’s leadership to align admissions and marketing initiatives with the school’s strategic plan.

Education and professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or Education is desirable.
• Professional certification in marketing, digital marketing, communications, public relations, or customer relationship management (CRM) is an added advantage.

Experience requirements

• Minimum of four years of progressive experience in admissions, enrolment management, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• At least two to three years of experience in a leadership or management role, with responsibility for strategy development, team supervision, and performance management.
• Experience working in an international school, private school, higher education institution, or education-related organization is preferred.

Knowledge and technical competencies

• Strong understanding of admissions processes, enrolment management, and customer journey mapping.
• Excellent knowledge of marketing principles, brand management, digital marketing, and communications strategies.
• Proficiency in social media management, email marketing, content creation, and website administration.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to align admissions, marketing, and communications initiatives with institutional goals.

Leadership and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills in English.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with prospective families, students, staff, leadership, alumni, and community partners.

Personal attributes

• Excellent customer service orientation and a commitment to delivering a positive hospitality experience.
• Professional, personable, and service-oriented approach.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and accountability.
• Creative, innovative, and results-driven mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Application deadline

The application deadline is 29 August 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Aga Khan Schools

The Aga Khan Schools (AKS), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a global education system comprising schools, hostels, and non-formal education programmes.

AKS serves more than 120,000 learners annually across 12 countries in East Africa, the Middle East, and South and Central Asia. It is supported by more than 7,000 teachers and staff, alongside dedicated volunteers.

AKS is committed to improving quality of life through education by expanding access to high-quality, values-based learning that prepares learners to contribute meaningfully to their communities and an increasingly interconnected world.

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