Summary
Khalifa University is seeking a Student Recruitment and Admissions Specialist to support undergraduate recruitment and admissions. The role includes processing applications, evaluating academic records, maintaining applicant information, responding to enquiries, and coordinating outreach events and campus visits. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Management, or a related field. The experience requirement is at least five years for expatriates and two years for UAE nationals.
The posting
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Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer is responsible for implementing student recruitment plans in order to meet recruitment targets for undergraduate students, which involves implementation of admission criteria and processing application as well as the coordination and execution of the outreach plan.
Responsibilities
. Process qualified students applications, and work alongside the Student Recruitment and Admissions Senior Specialist on Student recruitment process
. Manage and evaluate the academic records of applicants applying to the University
. Document the Admissions Committee decisions and develop offers using the University record system and other database
. Develop reports and presentations on University Services and statistics on the current students for the Director Enrollment to review and approve
. Ensure the developed policies and procedures are followed during the application process for UAE national and international students
. Ensure to maintain and update student records and admissions information and provide required information and application statuses, workflow, when requested
. Monitor the request tracker queues and organize all related admissions enquiries and ensure and update student files with any missing documents
. Handle all related enquiries in a timely and efficient way, by telephone, email or in person, with regards to application process, admission requirements, scholarships benefits and personal inquiries from students, parents, and faculty
. Assist and participate in all University recruitment events, workshops and visits
. Prepare and manage specific tours of the campus for future applicants and parents, when required and also arrange for recruitment sessions in different local schools across UAE
. Assist and guide applicants in completing the online application process and ensure they understand all requirements, in collaboration with the Enrollment team
. Follow up on potential applicants, and assist students with their online application process when needed to ensure successful submission of all required information online
. Plan and attend events and activities with the outreach team and ensure to interact with potential applicants
. Manage and handle all potential applicant inquiries and emails about the University and recruitment process
. Collaborate with the various departments when arranging for all recruitment events logistics
. Maintain the recruitment database and records and ensure it is secured, updated and accurate for all potential applicants
. Collaborate on students' on-boarding process and collaborate with the Registrar on the transfer of required information
. Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
. Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed
. Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
. Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Management or related field
Required Experience
Expats: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
UAE Nationals: A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience