Student Recruitment Officer Job MKU Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Student Recruitment Officer
Date Posted: 30/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: Mount Kenya University
Industry: Communication
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 15/08/2026
Summary: Communication Jobs. MKU Jobs. Looking for a communication job in Kenya? Mount Kenya University is hiring a Student Recruitment Officer to develop student recruitment campaigns, engage prospective students, coordinate outreach activities and strengthen the university’s brand. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in marketing is required.

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Public relations/Communication or in any other related area of specialization.
  • Minimum Three (3) years’ experience in a comparable position or in Grade 9 in MKU.

OR

  • Higher National Diploma in a Marketing/Public relations/Communication or in any other related area of specialization or a professional qualification.
  • Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position or in Grade 9 in MKU.

Reporting to: Deputy Director, Finance, Administration & Marketing

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
  • Develop 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.

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