Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized institution.
• Computer literacy
• Minimum Three (3) years’ experience in a comparable position or in grade 9 in MKU.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized institution or a professional qualification.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position or in grade 9 in MKU.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Centre Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities:

• Represent MKU in targeting visits to potential clients to speak to individuals and groups to promote outreach activities
• Develop, coordinate and deliver outreach programs and marketing strategies, arranges visits and tours for prospective students and parents
• Act as the focal contact person for internal coordination of university student recruitment and enrollment processes
• Develop promotional materials and information from the university and its colleges, educational programs and degrees
• Prepares reports and proposals regarding recruitment and outreach activities, and responds to inquiries from students
• Create packages, monitor and distribute resource materials for student recruitment and retention programs
• Develops mentorship programs and analyzes trends in recruitment and retention for MKU
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the section or departmental head