Admissions Officer
About the job
- A minimum Bac +2 qualification in administration, commercial assistance, small and medium-sized business management, or a related area.
- Two years of experience in a similar position or relevant transferable skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of candidate recruitment processes.
- Comfort with business-to-consumer telephone prospecting and commercial relations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to build arguments and adapt communication to the interlocutor.
- Excellent diction and professional presentation.
- Empathy and the ability to establish a relationship of trust.
- Teamwork, dynamism, open-mindedness, organization, rigor, perseverance, initiative, and a willingness to take on challenges.
- Respond to prospects who submit requests through the school's website.
- Make telephone follow-up calls to acquired prospects.
- Enter and update all prospect and candidate data in the customer relationship management system.
- Participate in action reporting and performance analysis.
- Review application files.
- Contact and advise candidates.
- Schedule admissions appointments and invite candidates to examinations.
- Inform candidates of admissibility and admission decisions.
- Follow up with candidates and admitted students.
- Monitor enrollments, deferrals, and cancellations.
- Process results and update records in the customer relationship management system daily.
- Provide commercial reception in person, by telephone, and by email.
- Inform, direct, and support prospects, candidates, and families.
- Organize and manage Open Days and Open Sessions.
- Participate in student fairs and promotional events.
- Set up stands and mobilize and supervise student ambassadors.
- Contribute to candidate activities, including discovery workshops and thematic sessions.
- Organize and promote admissions competitions.
- Lead career-employment workshops for candidates seeking work-study placements.
- Participate in communication campaigns, including mailings, email campaigns, and outreach to high schools and referrers.
- Support the commercial team in implementing communication and promotional activities.
- Reprocess and analyze event data in the customer relationship management system.
- Support students and teachers to help ensure quality education and a pleasant working environment.
- Experience using a customer relationship management tool.
About the company
Galileo Global Education operates an international higher-education group that offers programs in applied arts, design, communication, and management through a network of 54 schools across 91 campuses in 13 countries. Students enroll at partner schools and campuses where practical, career-oriented curricula, hands-on training, internships, and industry connections help prepare them for the workforce; tuition and related services fund these programs. The company differentiates itself with a broad international footprint and a portfolio of branded, prestigious institutions that deliver consistent curricula and documented job placement outcomes across multiple countries. Its goal is to provide accessible, career-focused higher education across creative and management fields by leveraging its international network to offer recognized credentials and strong post-graduation employment prospects.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fiscal 2025 revenue rose 12% to €1.42 billion, with EBITDA reaching €350 million.
- S&P expects fiscal 2026 EBITDA near €400 million, driven by international schools and efficiencies.
- June 2026 campus openings in Paris and Dakar strengthen student experience and recruiting momentum.
What critics are saying
- S&P flagged French enrollment weakness, apprenticeship reform pressure, and EM Lyon admission tightening in 2025.
- 2025 investigation alleged student overcharging, staff burnout, and profit pressure across Galileo schools.
- Dependence on tuition and France exposes Galileo to existential enrollment shocks if reputation erodes.
What makes Galileo Global Education unique
- Galileo owns 54 schools across 91 campuses, spanning 13 countries and multiple disciplines.
- Paris campus expansion and Bercy headquarters consolidation signal operational scale and brand reinforcement.
- AKAD acquisition and international schools diversify revenue beyond France’s weaker higher-education market.
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