Regional Admissions Director, Summer Schools

Summer Academy; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Summer Academy, a Dubai-based provider of premium enrichment summer programmes, seeks an Admissions Manager to own student recruitment across the Middle East and Africa. You will build relationships with schools, consultants, and corporate partners, conduct presentations, and convert enquiries into enrollments.

The role requires a sales mindset, regional network in international schools, and a track record of meeting targets.

Qualifications

• Currently working at an international school in a senior admissions role or student recruitment function.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in student enrolment based sales or business development within the UAE / KSA / Africa.
• Experience with UK or US summer school or language school providers.
• Excellent communication in English.
• Deep understanding of cultural nuances in Middle East parent/student decision-making.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and manage varied workload.
• Confident and persuasive presenter, comfortable engaging with parents and school counsellors.

Responsibilities

• Build and actively manage a pipeline of prospective students across MEA, meeting enrolment targets.
• Develop and nurture relationships with private schools, consultants, and corporate partners across markets.
• Conduct presentations, school visits, and parent information evenings to promote Summer programmes.
• Attend regional education fairs.
• Respond promptly to inbound enquiries via telephone, email, and WhatsApp; follow up diligently to maximize conversions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partner schools in your territory, providing outstanding service throughout the student journey.
• Deliver regular market intelligence reports to your manager, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Represent Summer Academy at exhibitions and partner events; collaborate with marketing on region-specific materials.

Skills

English communication

Sales mindset

Presentation skills

Self-starter

Job description

Summer Academy, a Dubai-based provider of premium enrichment summer programmes, seeks an Admissions Manager to own student recruitment across the Middle East and Africa. You will build relationships with schools, consultants, and corporate partners, conduct presentations, and convert enquiries into enrollments.

The role requires a sales mindset, regional network in international schools, and a track record of meeting targets.