Summer Programme Coordinator at The Oxford Institute – Port Harcourt, Rivers State

The Oxford Institute is recruiting a Summer Programme Coordinator in Port Harcourt for a full-time hybrid role. The position covers student recruitment, education-agency partnerships and engagement with guest professionals for its summer programmes.

Role Overview

• We are seeking a dynamic, target-driven, and highly organised Summer Programme Coordinator to join our recruitment and outreach team.
• In this pivotal role, you will lead recruitment efforts across three key stakeholder groups: prospective students, educational recruitment agencies, and industry professionals/guest speakers for our summer courses.
• If you thrive in business development, international stakeholder management, and educational administration, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the growth and success of our flagship summer programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Student Recruitment & Admissions

• Implement proactive outreach strategies to attract and recruit high-caliber students globally.
• Manage student inquiries, conduct virtual info sessions, and guide applicants and parents through the enrollment process.
• Track application pipelines and work towards seasonal enrollment targets.

Educational Agency Partnerships

• Identify, establish, and nurture relationships with international educational agencies, study abroad advisors, and partner schools.
• Deliver training, marketing collateral, and dedicated support to agency partners to drive student referrals.
• Negotiate agency agreements and track commission structures and application pipelines.

Professional & Guest Contributor Engagement

• Reach out to academic experts, corporate leaders, and industry professionals.
• Coordinate schedules, briefs, and onboarding for guest professionals to ensure seamless integration into the programme schedule.

Event & Operational Coordination

• Represent The Oxford Institute at domestic and international education fairs, webinars, and networking events.

Candidate Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 1+ years in student recruitment, educational consultancy, agency account management, or event management.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Relationship Management: Proven ability to build rapport and manage partnerships with agencies, corporate professionals, students, and parents.
• Results-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to work toward recruitment goals and key performance metrics.
• Organisation & Multitasking: Strong project management skills with the ability to handle peak recruitment volumes efficiently.