Summary
SABIS is seeking an Admissions Officer for The International School of Choueifat in Umm Al Quwain. The role manages student admissions and registration, supports prospective families, maintains records and enrolment reports, and coordinates required student documentation. Duties also include school tours, external examination registration, university application support, and liaison with parents and external stakeholders. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent, English proficiency, and at least one year of relevant experience.
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Job Number
UAE00619
Job Type
Non-Teaching
School / Entity Name
The International School of Choueifat, Umm Al Quwain
Department
Administration
About SABIS®
SABIS® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 140 years.
All students in the SABIS® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.
For more information about the SABIS® Network, visit: www.sabis.net.
Job Purpose
The Admissions Officer is responsible for handling, organizing, and coordinating all administrative processes related to student admissions ensuring a smooth, efficient, and timely enrolment experience. This role supports prospective students and families throughout the admissions journey while ensuring accurate records, clear communication, and a positive admissions experience aligned with the school’s standards and reputation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Introducing prospective parents and students to the SABIS® Educational System and providing guided tours of the school campus.
- Handling student registration procedures, including applications and diagnostic tests.
- Maintaining accurate records and generating reports on inquiries, applications, and enrolment statistics.
- Delivering annual enrolment targets and maintaining continuous increase in student numbers to secure a positive and sustainable yearly growth rate.
- Following up with parents to provide guidance on admissions procedures and ensuring completion of all required documentation.
- Collaborating with the relevant staff members to ensure marketing materials are up to date, available, and effectively distributed to the target audience.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders including embassies, universities, companies, NGOs, nurseries, ministries, etc. to enhance the school’s visibility, promote its educational framework, and drive student enrolment.
- Coordinating the registration of students for external examinations in compliance with relevant requirements.
- Supporting students with university applications by liaising with universities and monitoring application progress and acceptances.
- Preparing, managing, and submitting student records and official documentation required by the Ministry of Education.
- Coordinating the preparation and distribution of end-of-term reports to parents and students.
- Performing other related tasks and projects as assigned by the school management.
Ideal Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject matter and/or equivalent
- English Proficient; knowledge of the local language is a plus
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant field
- Accountability and Taking Ownership
- Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct
- Delivering Results
- Continuous Learning and lmprovement
- Job Knowledge and Technical Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Managing Time and Priorities
Employment Requirements:
Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.
Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.
SABIS® is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non – discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.