Marketing Officers

Marketing Officers

Bootstrap Christian University

Full-time

Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia

Job Description – Marketing Officer

Position Title

Marketing Officer

Department

Marketing and Student Recruitment

Reports To

Marketing Manager / Director of Marketing

Position Summary

Bootstrap Christian University (BCU) is seeking enthusiastic, energetic, and results-oriented Marketing Officers to support the University's student recruitment and brand awareness initiatives. The successful candidates will play a key role in attracting prospective students through field marketing, community engagement, school visits, and digital marketing activities while maintaining the University's Christian values and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

Promote Bootstrap Christian University's academic programmes to prospective students and stakeholders.

Conduct student recruitment campaigns in schools, churches, communities, exhibitions, and career fairs.

Generate qualified leads and convert enquiries into student enrolments.

Build and maintain relationships with secondary schools, colleges, churches, NGOs, and corporate partners.

Provide accurate information about academic programmes, admissions, tuition fees, scholarships, and student services.

Follow up on prospective students through phone calls, email, WhatsApp, and in-person meetings.

Assist applicants with the admission process and ensure all application requirements are met.

Prepare weekly and monthly recruitment and marketing reports.

Support digital marketing campaigns and promote BCU across social media platforms.

Represent the University professionally at all marketing and recruitment events.

Meet assigned student recruitment and enrolment targets.

Qualifications

Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) credits, including English.

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience in marketing, sales, student recruitment, or customer service is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong sales, negotiation, and persuasion abilities.

Experience in lead generation and field marketing.

Customer-focused with excellent relationship management skills.

Self-motivated and target-driven.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge of digital marketing and social media platforms is an added advantage.

Working Conditions

Office-based with frequent travel for field marketing and recruitment activities.

Flexible working hours, including weekends when attending recruitment events and exhibitions.

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration package.

Performance-based incentives.

Professional development opportunities.

A supportive Christian working environment.

Career growth within a rapidly growing higher education institution.

Bootstrap Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates who share the University's commitment to academic excellence and Christian values are encouraged to apply

 Application Procedures

To apply, please send your application to: careers@bootstrapuniversity.org. Please indicate the name of the position in the subject line of the e-mail: Marketing Officers