Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub. At the same time, it is widening access to higher education for the larger East African Community through a well-structured network of campuses. The university also offers a wide-range of academic and professional courses, through various flexible modes that include virtual learning,evening classes , weekend classes and School based. The award-winning university library and the imposing Chancellors Tower at Thika Main Campus make the university unique. The university’s distinct blue and light yellow corporate colours are a byword for academic excellence to many students and potential employees looking for an increasingly competitive, well-trained manpower. An empowered division of student welfare services continuously re-engineers and positions itself to unlock any emerging talents among the students through diversified programmes and career orientations, research, international linkages and talent searches. Those who choose Mount Kenya University get access to a wide-range of courses that form a springboard to a sea of opportunities. We seek to promote a record of achievement and success in academic excellence and job prospects. To enable our students realise their lifetime agenda, we have invested heavily in facilities and staff. Mount Kenya University is on the forefront in using Information and Communications Technology to support learning and teaching. We have blended the use of e-learning with traditional learning and teaching values to give our students a flexible and dynamic learning experience. Put together, these factors have etched Mount Kenya University’s position as the leader in quality higher education provision in the region. Indeed, to borrow the tagline coined by an alumnus - "My University, My pride, My future”- the university continues to help thousands of ambitious, discerning people to scale the heights of education. Mount Kenya University is ISO 9001:2008 Certified and also a member of Inter-University Council for East Africa and Association of Common Wealth UniversitiesQualification 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. Key responsibilities also include 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.