Assistant Manager- Enrollment Management Department

Job Title:

Assistant Manager- Enrollment Management Department* *

Posted ‎55 days ago

Job Summary:

Providing direct assistance to the Admissions Manager and overseeing day-to-
day operations within the department.

Job Description:

Assistant Manager- Enrollment Management Department
American University of Ras Al Khaimah

General information about institution
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-
education institution of Higher Education that provides an integrated
American-style, undergraduate and graduate education. All programs are
accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE; additionally, it is
accredited by the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The
American model of higher education ensures not only skills in specific
academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students
to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues.
AURAK is a young and rapidly growing university. AURAK is located in Ras Al
Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty
of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes -- its
white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and
its sands dunes, and the many historical sites. AURAK believes that equality,
diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the operation of university and as
such underpin our vision and mission through our core values. AURAK will
facilitate diversity, inclusiveness, and cultural authenticity, through
respectful dialogue that contributes to social and multicultural understanding
and the success of all. AURAK will also ensure equality of access to the
educational programs offered by the university and to employment opportunities
within the university and will monitor the diversity within both taking action
where potential disparity is identified.
Job Purpose & Responsibilities
Providing direct assistance to the Admissions Manager and overseeing day-to-
day operations within the department. The Assistant Manager for the Enrollment
Management Department will responsible of the followings:
* Monitor the focus of all recruitment efforts and inform the Dean of Student Services & Enrollment Management and the Director of Admissions of the Department's progress in meeting enrollment targets.
* Assist in the development and implementation of a national and international recruitment plan to support student recruitment goals across the institution.
* Assist in the development of an annual recruitment budget.
* Monitor recruitment travel and associated expenditures to evaluate recruitment effectiveness.
* Develop strong relationships with faculty and staff to support them in recruitment and enrollment efforts.
* Lead efforts for tracking analytics and impact metrics in order to grow a data-driven and technically skilled recruiting team.
* Coordinate and participate in campus recruiting activities such as presentations, career fairs, office and campus interviews, Grad Fairs, conferences, and other identified opportunities.
* Work collectively with the Division for Quality Assurance on institutional reporting.
* Supervise the utilization of high-performing recruiters to work cohesively as a team to guide prospects through the recruitment cycle.
* Evaluate the recruitment team's workload to guarantee optimal recruitment activity.
* Provide ongoing training to recruitment personnel and identify professional development opportunities.
* Successfully on-board new team members.
* Serve as a member of the Student Services & Enrollment Management leadership team.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification and Education
Essential: Bachelor Degree in Business or any other related field.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (verbal and written) in both small group and large group settings.
* Excellent project management skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated ability to work with diverse and multiple groups in a positive manner.
* Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team.
* Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities.
* Proficient in MS Office/systems (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* High energy and passion for recruiting.
* Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent decision and lead others.
* Creativity, self-confidence, and flexibility.
* Ability to understand, adapt, and articulate AURAK's culture to an external audience.
Work Experience
* A minimum of ‎3 years of professional experience in university recruitment or combination of experiences in similar recruitment settings.
Language proficiency required
Essential: Fluent in English
Desirable: Bilingual (English & Arabic)
Competencies
* Service Excellence-
* Professional Ethics and Integrity-
* Problem-solving-
* Time Management-
* Teamwork-
Reporting line
Admissions Manager