Admissions / Student Recruitment Officer (Education institution) - Arabic Speaking

NADIA; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Education Group in Dubai is seeking an Admissions and Recruitment Officer to manage student recruitment, outreach, application evaluation and admissions processes to support enrolment objectives.

The role involves engaging with prospective students and families, promoting programs, building relationships with schools and community partners, evaluating applications, guiding applicants, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years in admissions, student recruitment, counselling or higher education.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and counselling skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, student information systems, and admissions management platforms.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Promote the university at high schools, educational fairs, exhibitions, virtual sessions, and other recruitment events.
• Provide prospective students and their families with information on academic programmes, admission requirements, scholarships, financial aid, and university policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with school counsellors, educational institutions, community organisations, and other recruitment partners.
• Generate prospective student leads and support the achievement of student recruitment and enrolment targets.
• Assist in developing promotional materials, presentations, admissions collaterals, and exhibition displays.
• Review and evaluate applications, including academic records, personal statements, recommendation letters, and supporting documents.
• Assess applicants’ eligibility in accordance with university admission requirements and programme-specific criteria.
• Collaborate with admissions teams and academic committees to support fair and consistent admission decisions.
• Communicate admission decisions and provide timely guidance to applicants throughout the admissions process.
• Maintain accurate applicant records, update admissions systems, and prepare reports on application trends and enrolment progress.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with university policies and applicable data protection requirements.
• Participate in professional development activities and undertake other duties as assigned by university leadership.

Skills

Arabic

English

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information Systems

Admissions management platforms

Job description

Our client, a leading education institution Admissions and Recruitment Officer is responsible for managing student recruitment, outreach, application evaluation, and admissions processes to support the university’s enrolment objectives. The role involves engaging with prospective students and their families, promoting academic programmes, building relationships with schools and community stakeholders, assessing applications against established admission criteria, and providing guidance throughout the admissions journey. The successful candidate will contribute to enrolment growth, maintain accurate admissions records, and support diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote the university at high schools, educational fairs, exhibitions, virtual sessions, and other recruitment events.
• Provide prospective students and their families with information on academic programmes, admission requirements, scholarships, financial aid, and university policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with school counsellors, educational institutions, community organisations, and other recruitment partners.
• Generate prospective student leads and support the achievement of student recruitment and enrolment targets.
• Assist in developing promotional materials, presentations, admissions collaterals, and exhibition displays.
• Review and evaluate applications, including academic records, personal statements, recommendation letters, and supporting documents.
• Assess applicants’ eligibility in accordance with university admission requirements and programme-specific criteria.
• Collaborate with admissions teams and academic committees to support fair and consistent admission decisions.
• Communicate admission decisions and provide timely guidance to applicants throughout the admissions process.
• Maintain accurate applicant records, update admissions systems, and prepare reports on application trends and enrolment progress.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with university policies and applicable data protection requirements.
• Participate in professional development activities and undertake other duties as assigned by university leadership.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience in admissions, student recruitment, counselling, customer service, or higher education.
• Excellent written and spoken proficiency in both Arabic and English.
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and student counselling skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, student information systems, and admissions management platforms.
• Strong cultural awareness and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.