International Admissions Manager: East Africa

ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant pan-African community, we empower students to become changemakers, problem-solvers, and innovators. At ALU, we're not just teaching; we're nurturing the leaders who will drive Africa's progress and prosperity in the 21st century

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The International Student Admissions team is ALU's primary engine for recruiting fee-paying students from across the African continent, with a particular focus on international schools, elite private school networks, and the families who invest in world-class education for their children. We are a regionally connected, culturally fluent, and commercially sharp team that combines deep local market knowledge with a continent-wide perspective. We build relationships that last — with school counselors, administrators, and families — and hold ourselves to ambitious enrollment targets, because every fee-paying student we bring to ALU strengthens ALU's ability to deliver on its mission at scale.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The International Admissions Manager – East Africa leads ALU's fee-paying student recruitment strategy across the East African region, with primary responsibility for international schools and private school networks in key markets including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and neighbouring countries. Reporting to the Admissions Director, this is a mid-to-senior level role focused on building relationships with international and private school communities — including students, parents, and school counselors — to drive a strong pipeline of tuition-paying students. The Manager also provides guidance and coordination support to associate-level colleagues in other regional markets.

• Develop and execute a targeted annual recruitment strategy for East Africa focused on fee-paying students, with particular emphasis on international schools, private schools, and premium school networks across the region.
• Own and manage the full admissions pipeline for East African fee-paying applicants — from initial outreach and lead generation through application, interview, offer, and enrollment confirmation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international school counselors, heads of sixth form, private school administrators, and parent communities across East Africa.
• Plan, coordinate, and attend targeted recruitment events including international school fairs, private school visits, parent information evenings, and virtual engagement sessions.
• Develop a deep understanding of the international school landscape in East Africa — including market trends, competitor institutions, and key decision-maker networks.