Admissions Assistant

XPTeach Ltd.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taaleem's Raha Khalifa City Campus in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Learning Assistant for the School Science Lab. You will monitor student safety in chemistry, biology and physics labs and respond to safety emergencies, including spill cleanups.

The Admissions Assistant will support the Admissions Manager, enter data into the student database, generate reports, meet families daily, and coordinate tours and events for prospective and new parents.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree.
• 2–3 years’ experience in Customer Service/Sales.
• Experience in the Education sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage student database and admissions data accurately.
• Assist Admissions Manager and meet families daily.
• Respond to inquiries via phone and email; assist with documents.
• Support parent engagement events and school tours.

Skills

Communication

Sales closing

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Arabic language

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Safeguarding Statement

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

About Us

Raha Khalifa City Campus is a renowned International Baccalaureate Continuum School located in Abu Dhabi. We proudly offer the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, additionally we are currently authorising for the roll-out of the Career-related Programme. We pride ourselves on fostering holistic development, where academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement are seamlessly integrated.

Our diverse community comprises over 90 nationalities, where over 40 mother tongues are celebrated, creating a rich tapestry of cultures. We provide an exceptional educational experience to children from Early Years to post-sixteen, and purpose-built facilities reflect our commitment to providing the best possible environment for learning and development.

As part of Taaleem, one of the largest educational providers in the UAE, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that our children and staff are prepared for success in an ever-changing global landscape.

Under the direction of the School Science Department, the School Science Lab Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to the support of chemistry, biology and physics labs in both junior and senior science classes. We are seeking a Learning Assistant, in the lab who will be vigilant in monitoring student safety and be prepared to address safety emergencies including the clean-up of hazardous spills of materials, such as mercury and acids and bases

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Key Accountabilities

Database Management
Effective use of the data management system is essential. The Admissions Assistant will be required to:
Enter data accurately and within appropriate timescales into the student database system from initial enquiry onwards.
Analysis and Research
Undertake database training as necessary to enable the development, creation and use of admissions statistical reports, in order to monitor progress against targets and identify trends.
Admissions Process
The Admissions Assistant’s involvement in the recruitment process is to support the Admissions Manager. Meet with families on a daily basis and support the Admissions Manager, ensuring the level of
service to address all enquiries and applications is timely.
Administration
General administrative support duties to ensure the smooth running of the Admissions Office.
Responds efficiently to a constant stream of questions via telephone and email regarding the School and the Admissions process from prospective and new parents. This includes communicating clearly with those who may not be familiar with the curriculum and for whom English is not their first language.
Sends out promotional literature to prospective families and other representatives.
Ensures that proper correspondence and documentation is received and acknowledged, filed, and that departments are notified as appropriate, working closely with the Registrar to chase any documents outstanding.
Processes admissions documents.
Provides support for the administration relevant to student enrolment.
Parent Engagement and Recruitment Events
Attend and support admissions specific events including virtual and digital, all open day events and taster days and coffee mornings.
Conduct school tours, as required, for prospective families which effectively sell the school, promoting the school’s academic and non‑academic achievements.

Person Specification

Education: Hold a relevant degree

Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in Customer Service Sales ideally in a service provider industry. Experience of the Education sector preferred but not essential.

Competencies

• Effective communicator at different levels, both orally and in writing
• Ability to form effective customer relationships and close sales.
• Interpersonal skills, able to operate in a multi-cultural environment.
• Solid time management skills, the ability to multi-task and cope with peaks of demand.
• Computer literate, proficient in excel and able to navigate all social media platforms.
• Written and Spoken Arabic is desirable.

Attributes

• Results driven.
• Tenacity
• Closing ability
• Attentiveness, able to listen effectively and ask questions.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure.