PFL Nigeria Job Opportunity for Senior Recruitment Officer

PFL is an international education consultancy with global presence in Asia, Africa, America, Australia, Dubai and Canada and the UK and operating in Nigeria since 1997. We represent the interest of several institutions in Australia, Canada, Dubai, New Zealand, USA and United Kingdom.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Recruitment Officer

Location: Lagos
Reports To: Branch Manager, Line manager at the University being represented

Job Purpose
Representing Specific PFL partner institution within PFL offices and providing effective counselling on applications and visas to all registered students in order to get them to their study destination (UK, Canada, USA, Australia, New-Zealand & Dubai)

Experience and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or able to demonstrate the level of key skills required at degree level – essential
• Considerable experience in a customer facing role – essential
• Experience in an administrative role – essential
• Experience of working in international education – desirable
• Marketing experience – desirable

Key Responsibility

• Provide appropriate counselling to prospective applicants on suitable courses and study options at the University/College they represent and other PFL partner institutions
• Essentially sell programmes and represent the best interest of the partner institution in Nigeria
• Provide comprehensive support service to applicants during the application and placement process
• Assist with developing new strategic recruitment activities through consultation with the Company and the partner institution s/he represents
• Liaise with other branches within the Company to provide region-wide service for the University
• Provide full visa counselling guidance for registered applicants
• Inform Branch Manager of any delay regarding applications from different universities
• Any other related task that may be assigned.
• Achieve agreed targets for each intake
• Provide timely and accurate updates to the Company and University
• regarding student recruitment activities.
• Assist University delegates on recruitment visits
• Marketing and Promoting all PFL institutions across all divisions to prospective students
• Conversion of all prospective students – ensuring students register
• Provide overall excellent service to all clients
• Send details of unregistered enquirers to the Telesales team for support follow up and conversion
• Maintain full update on all PFL partner institutions regarding courses, materials and procedures
• Update and provide weekly reports to the Branch Manager on student status, application, enquiries and registrations

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – essential
• Proficient in basic use of Microsoft Office suite – essential
• Knowledge of basic marketing principles – desirable
• Knowledge of international higher education – desirable

Personal Qualities

• Well-presented and professional demeanor
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Organised and methodical
• Excellent interpersonal skills

How to Apply
Interested and qualfied candidate who are resident in Lagos with the required sales/marketing experience should send their CV’s to:hr.nigeria@preparationforlife.com


Deadline: 27th February, 2016.