Admission Director - Education

Our client is seeking for Admission Director - Education to join their team. If you have strong expertise in Business Development or Sales within the education sector, don’t miss this exciting career opportunity!

Admissions Director – Education

Salary: 120,000-150,000 THB

Location: Bangkok

Keywords: Admission, Education, International School, Student Recruiment

A prestigious international school in Bangkok is seeking an Admissions Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its student body. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to translate strategic enrolment goals into actionable plans, ensuring the school continues to attract and nurture talented students from diverse backgrounds. The organisation offers a highly supportive environment where your expertise in admissions, student recruitment, or service-oriented commercial sectors will be valued and developed. With flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training, this role provides both professional growth and personal fulfilment. If you are passionate about education and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position promises a rewarding career with real impact.

• You will have the chance to lead the admissions function at one of Bangkok’s most respected educational institutions, directly influencing the school’s growth and reputation.
• The organisation is committed to providing flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and continuous training to support your development and well-being.
• This role offers you the platform to build strong relationships with families, agents, and colleagues while fostering an inclusive and nurturing admissions journey for every applicant.

What you'll do:

As Admissions Director – Education based in Bangkok, you will be responsible for transforming strategic enrolment objectives into practical actions that deliver measurable results. Your day-to-day activities will involve leading a dedicated team as you manage every aspect of the admissions journey—from initial enquiry through onboarding—ensuring each family receives warm guidance throughout. You will also spearhead the agent partnership programme by building dependable relationships with local and overseas agents. Success in this role requires you to work collaboratively across departments, analyse market data for informed decision-making, create compelling communications for prospective families, maintain meticulous records, monitor progress against targets, and nurture your team’s growth through supportive leadership. Your ability to connect empathetically with families while driving operational excellence will be key to achieving outstanding outcomes.

• Drive student recruitment and enrolment growth in line with the school’s annual targets.

• Take ownership of the admissions pipeline from enquiry through to confirmed enrolment

• Convert enquiries into applications, offers, acceptances and enrolled students through consistent and proactive follow-up.

• Manage the entire family admissions journey including handling enquiries, organising school tours, coordinating taster days, overseeing assessments and interviews, issuing offers, and facilitating onboarding.
• Collaborate closely with academic staff and other departments to ensure seamless communication throughout the admissions process.
• Analyse market trends and data to inform recruitment strategies and optimise enrolment outcomes across all channels.
• Develop engaging materials and presentations that effectively communicate the school’s values to prospective families and partners.
• Maintain accurate records of admissions activities while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Provide compassionate guidance to families during their transition into the school community, addressing their needs sensitively and responsively.
• Monitor performance metrics for admissions targets and agent partnerships to drive continuous improvement.
• Support team members through mentoring, training opportunities, and fostering a culture of collaboration.

What you bring:

To excel as Admissions Director – Education in Bangkok you will bring proven experience from admissions or related fields such as student recruitment or business development. Your background may also include roles in hospitality or customer acquisition where nurturing relationships was central. You possess advanced qualifications—ideally at postgraduate level—and have demonstrated leadership capabilities through managing teams or projects. Your interpersonal strengths enable you to connect empathetically with families from diverse backgrounds while collaborating effectively across departments. You are highly organised yet flexible enough to adapt quickly when priorities shift. Your communication skills shine whether presenting information or responding thoughtfully to enquiries. Analytical thinking helps you interpret complex data for strategic planning while your commitment to inclusivity ensures every applicant feels supported. Familiarity with CRM tools enhances your efficiency but above all it is your warmth, dependability and collaborative spirit that set you apart.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; a Master’s degree in Education, Business, Marketing or related discipline would be advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in admissions, student recruitment, sales, business development or similar fields is essential.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing teams or holding leadership responsibilities within an admissions or commercial context is necessary.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to build trust-based relationships with families, agents and colleagues alike.
• Strong organisational abilities allowing you to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for creating engaging materials and delivering presentations.
• Analytical mindset capable of interpreting market trends and data to inform strategic decisions.
• Commitment to inclusivity ensures every applicant receives considerate support throughout their journey.
• Experience with CRM systems or admissions software would be beneficial but not mandatory.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in education while advancing your own career in a supportive environment then this opportunity is perfect for you!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551