Director of Admissions, Registration & Digital Transformation

University of Kalba; Sharjah; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kalba invites applications for the Director of Admission and Registration to lead strategic planning, oversee student lifecycle processes, and drive digital transformation of SIS and related services.

Responsibilities include managing admissions operations, registration, records, scheduling, transcripts, and graduation processes while ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and accreditation standards. A senior leader with a robust data governance mindset is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, or related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in university admission and registration or academic administration
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership or managerial position
• Experience working within higher education institutions accredited by recognized accreditation bodies
• Demonstrated experience managing Student Information Systems (e.g., Blackboard, Banner, Ellucian, or similar)
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives
• Experience with academic scheduling, graduation audits, and institutional reporting
• Knowledge of UAE higher education regulations is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic plan development and governance for the Admission and Registration Department
• Oversee undergraduate and postgraduate admission operations
• Direct student registration activities and ensure the integrity and security of student records
• Lead the preparation and publication of the academic calendar and schedule formation
• Drive digital transformation of SIS and related platforms for improved efficiency and services
• Establish data governance practices and produce institutional reports for leadership

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Digital transformation

Data governance

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or related

Tools

Student Information Systems (SIS)

Blackboard/Banner/Ellucian

Job description

The University of Kalba invites applications for the Director of Admission and Registration to lead strategic planning, oversee student lifecycle processes, and drive digital transformation of SIS and related services.

Responsibilities include managing admissions operations, registration, records, scheduling, transcripts, and graduation processes while ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and accreditation standards. A senior leader with a robust data governance mindset is required.