Director of Admissions

Director of AdmissionsUnited Nations International School of Hanoi Start Date: August 2027 Reports to: Chief Advancement and External Relations Officer Position OverviewThe Admissions Department is a data-informed, high-performing team at the heart of UNIS Hanoi. Positioned at the welcoming “front door” of the school, the Director of Admissions leads the entire family journey from discovery and inquiry, through recruitment, re-enrolment and retention, to eventual departure, rather than intake alone. The Director is the school’s ambassador-at-large: a champion for UNIS Hanoi's educational philosophy, able to speak with knowledge and enthusiasm about what makes the school's learning experience distinctive, to a diverse and global audience of prospective families, multinational corporations, and international embassies. As pipeline architect of the school’s tuition revenue, the Director combines proactive and strategic funnel design with hands-on operational execution: driving recruitment, enrolment growth, re-enrolment, family satisfaction, database integrity, event logistics, and exceptional prospective family engagement. A member of the advancement leadership team, inspire and mentor a committed and focused team while thriving in a high-paced environment that demands public confidence, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes across the full family lifecycle, from first inquiry to graceful departure. Core Domains of ResponsibilityPublic Ambassadorship & Diverse Stakeholder EngagementAct as a public face for UNIS Hanoi, articulating the advantages of the school's educational experience with confidence. Build and sustain strategic relationships with feeder schools, embassies, international corporations, relocation agencies, and local networks to develop long-term referral pipelines. Mobilise and develop Ambassador Networks to support digital and on-campus recruitment, as well as tours and retention. Maintain a warm, visible presence across school life, enga