Admissions & Recruitment Support Specialist

The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Sharjah seeks an Admission and Recruitment Assistant to support student recruitment and admissions. This role involves guiding applicants through the admissions cycle, maintaining accurate records, and participating in recruitment activities. The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor's degree and has 2-3 years of experience in a higher education setting. Benefits include health insurance, housing, and transportation allowances. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Health insurance

Housing

Transportation allowance

Children school fees allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in student admissions and/or academic affairs.
• Experience working with institutional websites and student information systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic information about admission requirements to prospective students.
• Conduct initial checks of submitted applications to ensure completeness.
• Participate in recruitment activities such as open houses and school fairs.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong planning and coordination skills

Self-motivated and deadline-oriented

Effective time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Arts & Sciences or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

A higher education institution in Sharjah seeks an Admission and Recruitment Assistant to support student recruitment and admissions. This role involves guiding applicants through the admissions cycle, maintaining accurate records, and participating in recruitment activities. The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor's degree and has 2-3 years of experience in a higher education setting. Benefits include health insurance, housing, and transportation allowances. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds.