Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer (UAE Nationals Preferred)

Job Title: Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer
Office: Office of Strategic Communications, Marketing and Student
Recruitment (Unit of Student Recruitment and Admissions)
The following statements describe the general nature and level of work
performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so qualified.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
The ideal candidate should be able to evaluate transcripts and admit students
to appropriate academic programs. They should advise potential students on
admission requirements and options. Establish and administer the recruitment
and admissions programs, and visit schools or colleges to make presentations
to groups and individuals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Organize and execute visits to schools and colleges, exhibitions and fairs hosted locally and internationally. Interact with groups and individual students and meets with school officials to develop partnerships and recruit students for AU programs;
* Analyze the applications of prospective students based on standard admission policies. Advise students about the programs offered, admission procedure, and eligibility criteria;
* Verifying the students' records by checking the validity and authenticity of all submitted documents and reflecting them correctly on the CRM system;
* Prepares reports and proposals and responds to inquiries from students and external agencies relating to admissions. Follow-up leads, respond to enquiries by phone and mail and other modes of official communication;
* To ensure that student admission targets are achieved on an annual basis. Completing necessary documents required for admission and following up on any pending requirements;
* Interact and communicate with prospective leads effectively and update them on recruitment-related events like open days, scholarships, etc.
* Other admission-related duties as assigned by the head of the unit.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
* A minimum of bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent. Master's degree preferred
* Minimum of ‎3-‎4 years of experience in the same field or a similar nature position.
* Cross culture awareness
* Valid UAE driving license
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
* English Fluency
* Arabic Language fluency
* Excellent presentation & Communications skills
* Excellent IT and word-processing skills
* Ability to record data accurately and undertake data processing.
* Excellent knowledge of MS Office