Recruitment Administrator – Emirati National

FU; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FU is seeking a Recruitment Administrator – Emirati National to drive admissions and enrollment efforts for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The role focuses on achieving enrollment targets, improving student quality and diversity, and strengthening FU's market position locally and internationally.

You will oversee the entire admissions cycle, plan recruitment campaigns, and develop long-term pipelines through schools, partners, and corporations.

Qualifications

• Communication and problem solving skills are essential.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Strong planning, organizing and development abilities are needed.
• Adaptability to changing environments and demands is required.
• Teamwork and collaborative work style are important.
• Commitment to customer service and stakeholder satisfaction is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions and recruitment strategy to meet undergraduate and postgraduate targets.
• Oversee the full admissions cycle: inquiry, application, offer, enrollment and registration.
• Plan and manage recruitment campaigns (school visits, fairs, digital campaigns).
• Build and manage partnerships with schools, counselors, sponsors and universities.
• Provide data-driven insights and reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Communication and problem solving

English and Arabic fluency

Planning and organization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

• Recruitment Administrator – Emirati National

Recruitment Administrator – Emirati National

Job Description

Department: Student Recruitment and Registration

Reporting to: Vice President for Registration and Student Affairs

Job Purpose

To lead, develop, and execute a comprehensive admissions and student recruitment strategy that drives enrollment growth across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The role ensures the achievement of institutional enrollment targets, enhances student quality and diversity, and strengthens the university's market position locally and internationally.

1. Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and implement a data-driven recruitment strategy.
• Set annual and long-term enrollment targets for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs.
• Identify priority markets, including local, regional, and international markets.
• Analyze market trends and competitor positioning.
• Build long-term recruitment pipelines through schools, partners, and corporations.
• Prepare and manage recruitment plans, budgets, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

2. Admissions Management

• Oversee the full admissions cycle:
  • Inquiry
  • Application
  • Offer
  • Enrollment
  • Registration
• Ensure clear, fair, and compliant admissions policies.
• Ensure timely communication with applicants.
• Improve conversion rates across all stages of the admissions funnel.
• Enhance the applicant experience and service quality.
• Plan and execute recruitment campaigns, including:
  • School visits
  • Education fairs and exhibitions
  • Digital campaigns
• Build relationships with:
  • Schools and counselors
  • Colleges and universities
  • Sponsors and scholarship bodies
• Organize:
  • Open days
  • Campus tours
  • Online and offline information sessions
• Expand international recruitment channels.

4. Data Analytics & Reporting

• Manage customer relationship management (CRM) systems for lead tracking.
• Monitor key admissions funnel metrics:
  • Inquiry to application
  • Application to offer
  • Offer to enrollment
• Prepare reports and enrollment forecasts.
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• Use analytics to optimize recruitment strategies.
• Lead and manage the inquiry center team.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and KPIs.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Provide training and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a high-performance, service-oriented culture.

6. Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop partnerships with:
  • Schools
  • Government entities
  • Corporate organizations
• Manage relationships with agents and sponsors.
• Represent the university at external events.
• Strengthen institutional collaborations.

7. Policy Development & Compliance

• Develop and update admissions policies.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • UAE Ministry of Education requirements
  • Accreditation body requirements
  • Internal regulations
• Maintain accurate and secure student records.

8. Student Experience & Retention Support

• Support student onboarding and orientation processes.
• Collaborate with academic and student services teams.
• Monitor early-stage student engagement.
• Contribute to student retention initiatives.

9. Institutional Committees & Events

• Serve as a member of the Graduation Ceremony Committee.
• Contribute to planning and organizing the annual graduation ceremony.
• Coordinate with academic and administrative departments.
• Support student logistics and event execution.
• Ensure high standards in event delivery and university representation.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

1. The ability to communicate and solve problems 7. Ability to handle pressure during busy periods

2. Familiarity with all policies, procedures, and regulations related to the field of work 8. High level of confidentiality

3. Analysis and reporting skills 9. Adaptability

4. Ability to manage resources effectively 10. Teamwork

5. Ability to plan, organize, and develop 11. Conflict resolution

6. Fluency in English and Arabic 12. Focus on customer service

• Overnight stays outside the Emirate of Fujairah and, when required, outside the country.
• Transportation and accommodation will be provided for official assignments outside the Emirate of Fujairah.