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Admissions Manager

Join our diverse, passionate team dedicated to shaping future-ready learners. Experience a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Position Title

Admissions Manager

Department
Administration
Reports To
Head of School
Position Type
Contract Employee
Campus Location
Kiba Campus/Monnaka Campus

Online Application

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Teach in a Cambridge-certified International School!

UIA International School of Tokyo (UIA) is one of the few Cambridge-certified international schools IN TOKYO with students from Early Years to Grade 12. Cambridge curriculum and assessments are designed to encourage students to develop and become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged learners.

UIA is a rapidly growing school with over 560 students and is welcoming dedicated and highly motivated Primary and Secondary School Teachers, who will engage and inspire UIA students.

At UIA, we aspire to create culturally sensitive, environmentally responsible, global citizens who are prepared to represent and are capable of becoming the leaders of tomorrow’s generation.

Position Objective

The Admissions Manager is focused on providing a welcoming and efficient admissions process for prospective students and families.

This role demands strong organisational, communication, and strategic planning skills, along with the ability to work well in a multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

First Contact: Manage initial inquiries and provide information to prospective students and families.

School Tours: Organise and lead tours of the school.

Assessment: Conduct new student assessment 

Admission Events: Plan and execute Open House events.

Communication Management: Handle phone, email inquiries related to admissions, as well as conducting presentations to key stakeholders

Database Management: Maintain and update the school admissions database, with a preference for OpenApply experience.

Data Analysis: Compile and analyse data on student enrollment trends

Institutional Knowledge: Stay informed with all aspects of the school operations and goals.

Collaborative Updates: Work with leadership, management, and marketing teams to update admissions materials.

Event Support: Contribute to the planning and documentation of school events eg Summer School

Recruitment Strategy: Develop strategies to boost student enrollment.

Network: Build a network to continue to develop Admissions both domestically and internationally

Position Requirement

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications or marketing.

Experience: 1-3 years experience in general affairs, administration, or a related field within an educational or multicultural setting is preferred.

Language Skills: Business-level English and Japanese (is able to read/write/communicate in both languages with minimal issues) 

Communication: Excellent all-round communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Team Player: Positive and collaborative attitude.

Technology: Confident in the use of technology (proficiency in a Google environment and familiarity with administrative software.) 

Flexibility: Willingness to take on tasks outside their immediate jurisdiction and adaptability to respond to  changing circumstances

Organisation: Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.

Self-starter: required to work independently. Other duties as assigned by the principal

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Preferred:

Terms of Employment

  • Working Hours: 08:15 to 16:30
  • Probation Period: 3 months
  • Referee request: 3 referees (including direct conversation)
  • Background Check: current country (if applicable)


Benefits:

  • VISA application by school
  • Health Insurance (70%) as per national requirement
  • Commutation allowance (travel) up to ¥35000
  • Professional Development funding
  • 10 days leave plus approximately 30 days holiday
  • Onboarding support

Child Welfare

UIA International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The expectation is that all staff, volunteers, and contractors share this commitment. All staff undergo onsite training. Safe recruitment practice and reference checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Application Process

If you are interested in joining our UIA community, please send the above to recruitment@uia.jp. OR apply in the Online Application below.
Due to the volume of applications received, we will contact only selected applicants for an interview.
We look forward to receiving your application!