Outreach and Student Coordinator

About the role

The New Generation Academy (NGA), AUCA's one-year preparatory program for admission exams and liberal arts undergraduate studies, is seeking a full-time Outreach and Student Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of NGA, the coordinator develops and implements recruitment and outreach strategies, promotes NGA and its scholarship opportunities, and coordinates student support and retention. The position is based on the AUCA campus and online, with up to 10% travel within Kyrgyzstan.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run outreach, public relations and marketing strategies, and represent NGA at educational fairs, school visits, open houses and other events
• Build relationships with schools, community partners, donors and other stakeholders, and coordinate scholarship programs, academic partnerships and donor relations
• Prepare promotional materials, keep the NGA website and communication platforms updated, and report regularly on outreach and scholarship activities
• Run recruitment strategies for scholarship, self-paying local and international students, organize school visits, regional trips, fairs, campus tours and open houses, and support prospective students through admission
• Monitor enrollment, retention and academic progress, collect and analyze student data, and maintain recruitment and student records
• Coordinate orientation, graduation ceremonies, the weekly Guest Lecture Series, mentorship programs and student support activities
• Keep students informed about enrollment, dormitory and university placement, and help them explore further study options
• Prepare reports on recruitment, enrollment, retention and scholarship outcomes, and coordinate with the NGA Director and AUCA departments

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Humanities, International Relations, Public Administration or a related field
• At least two years of experience in an academic or project management environment, and one year in a managerial or administrative role
• Experience with international students and presenting at educational fairs to large groups
• Fluency in Kyrgyz, English and Russian
• Preferred: Master's degree, three years in higher education or an international organization, experience in academic advising or student affairs, knowledge of other languages

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, computerized databases and online platforms
• Data collection, analysis and reporting
• Strong communication, organizational and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel within Kyrgyzstan and work occasional evenings and weekends

Applications with CV and cover letter are sent to the academy by email, copied to the Office of Human Resources, with a deadline of 20 November 2026.