Registrar

Aldar Education; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative school environment

Career growth potential

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking a Registrar in Abu Dhabi to manage student enrolments and registration processes. This role emphasizes parent communication and compliance with ADEK regulations while ensuring an efficient admissions experience.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, experience in the education sector, and strong communication skills. Join a proactive team focused on student success and educational excellence in a vibrant school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Admissions Officer or Registrar within the education sector.
• Minimum two years experience in a customer-focused role within the UAE region.
• Strong English communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Arabic speaking ability is preferred.
• Excellent office management and organisational skills.
• Clean enhanced police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall enrolments and registration processes.
• Maintain accurate daily data on applications and enrolments.
• Meet with parents to explain registration procedures.
• Respond to registration enquiries in a timely manner.
• Manage waiting lists and communicate with waitlisted parents.

Skills

Student admissions and enrolment management

Registrar operations and student records

eSIS and student information systems

ADEK compliance

Parent communication and customer service

Data management and reporting

Office administration

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

eSIS

Job description

Overview

Registrar role located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, within the education sector. The position focuses on managing student enrolments, registration systems, parent communication and overarching enrolment growth to ensure a positive parent experience.

Context

The Registrar ensures smooth admissions, student registration and enrolment operations while maintaining compliance with ADEK regulations and school policies. This role strengthens parent engagement, student record accuracy, and enrolment growth by delivering efficient administrative support and a welcoming admissions experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage overall enrolments and registration processes in collaboration with senior leadership and HQ enrolments teams.
• Maintain accurate daily data on applications, enrolments, registrations, withdrawals and student transfers.
• Meet with parents to explain registration procedures, curriculum details, fee structure and ADEK regulations.
• Respond to registration enquiries, emails and telephone calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Oversee student assessments with academic teams to ensure smooth enrolment processes.
• Manage waiting lists and maintain regular communication with waitlisted parents regarding application updates.
• Maintain registration files for all new and existing students with full documentation accuracy.
• Manage eSIS including student registration, withdrawals, transfers and pre‑transition processes.
• Build strong working relationships with ADEK student affairs and ensure compliance with all enrolment regulations.
• Support re‑enrolment strategies, weekly reporting, enrolment events, networking activities and partnerships with feeder schools and nurseries.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor degree is required.
• Previous experience as Admissions Officer or Registrar within the education sector.
• Minimum two years of experience in a customer‑focused role within the UAE region.
• Strong eSIS and student affairs management experience.
• Experience in data management and student records administration.
• Excellent English communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Arabic speaking ability is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with parents in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent office management and organisational skills.
• Clean enhanced police clearance or Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Skills Set

• Student admissions and enrolment management.
• Registrar operations and student records.
• eSIS and student information systems.
• ADEK compliance and student affairs coordination.
• Parent communication and customer service.
• Data management and reporting.
• Office administration and workflow management.
• Event coordination and enrolment campaigns.
• School operations and stakeholder engagement.

Why Join Us

• Join one of Abu Dhabi's leading education groups with strong academic and operational excellence.
• Work within a respected school environment focused on student success and parent satisfaction.
• Access professional development and long‑term career growth opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive school administration team.
• Contribute directly to enrolment growth and educational community development.
• Work in an organization recognised as a Great Place To Work with strong leadership support.

About the Company

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, delivering inclusive, innovative, and high‑quality learning across its network of schools. Through premium education, strong academic leadership, and student‑centred operations, Aldar Education empowers future generations and supports sustainable educational excellence across the UAE.