Registrar - Student Enrolment

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking a Registrar to support enrolment and registration activities across its network of schools in Abu Dhabi. You will manage applications, enrolments and registrations while ensuring compliance with ADEK requirements and school procedures.

The role involves coordinating assessments, maintaining fostering accurate student information, and delivering a professional experience to families, with emphasis on data accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Previous Registrar or Admissions experience within the education sector.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a customer-focused role within the region.
• Strong eSIS and student affairs experience.
• Previous data management experience.
• Experience handling student enrolment and registration processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate application, enrolment and registration data so current figures are available daily.
• Meet enrolled parents and explain registration procedures, curriculum information, fee structures and applicable ADEK regulations.
• Ensure required registration documentation is completed accurately.
• Respond promptly and professionally to registration enquiries received by telephone and email.
• Coordinate the student assessment process with the academic team where required.
• Maintain registration files for new and existing students.
• Manage waiting lists where applicable and provide parents with timely updates regarding application status.
• Keep current with ADEK regulations and ensure compliance throughout enrolment and registration.
• Represent Aldar Education's standards when communicating with prospective parents.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal communication

Arabic language skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

eSIS system

Job description

Registrar - Student Enrolment

Job Snapshot Role: Registrar

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Education Management

Function: School-College Administration

Experience: Registrar or Admissions experience in education and minimum 2 years in a regional customer-focused role

Job Type: Full Time

Aldar Education is seeking a Registrar for an immediate start in Abu Dhabi, UAE, supporting enrolment and registration activities within its network of owned and operated schools. The role carries responsibility for student applications, enrolments, registrations and associated data while ensuring processes comply with ADEK requirements and established school procedures. The Registrar will work closely with academy leadership, the central Enrolments team, parents and relevant regulatory stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include managing eSIS records, coordinating assessments, maintaining registration documentation, overseeing waiting lists and reenrolment, producing enrolment reports and delivering a professional experience to prospective and existing families.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Education Management

Function: School-College Administration

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Enrolment and Registration Management

• Manage accurate application, enrolment and registration data so current figures are available daily.
• Meet enrolled parents and explain registration procedures, curriculum information, fee structures and applicable ADEK regulations.
• Ensure required registration documentation is completed accurately.
• Respond promptly and professionally to registration enquiries received by telephone and email.
• Coordinate the student assessment process with the academic team where required.
• Maintain registration files for new and existing students.
• Manage waiting lists where applicable and provide parents with timely updates regarding application status.
• Keep current with ADEK regulations and ensure compliance throughout enrolment and registration.
• Represent Aldar Education's standards when communicating with prospective parents.

Student Information and eSIS

The Registrar will manage eSIS student information processes, including registrations, withdrawals, transfers and pre-transition activities. Strong attention to data accuracy is required throughout the role. The successful candidate will maintain reliable student information, support regulatory requirements and develop an effective working relationship with ADEK's student affairs department.

Reenrolment and Reporting

• Manage the reenrolment process for existing families in conjunction with the PRE.
• Provide regular reenrolment analysis to the Head of Enrolments and Principal.
• Prepare weekly and monthly enrolment reports and projections for the Head of Enrolments.
• Provide enrolment updates during Senior Leadership Team meetings when required.
• Maintain accurate information to support enrolment planning and decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with the Admissions Executive and provide additional enrolment and registration support when required.

Parent and Community Engagement

The Registrar will maintain professional relationships with current and prospective parents in a diverse multicultural environment. The role includes working with the PRE to identify approaches for attracting new enrolments and supporting student retention. The Registrar will also organise and attend academy enrolment events, participate in networking activities and develop relationships with feeder nurseries and schools. Parent-facing areas should remain welcoming, organised and appropriate for families visiting the academy.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Previous Registrar or Admissions experience within the education sector.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a customer-focused role within the region.
• Strong eSIS and student affairs experience.
• Previous data management experience.
• Experience handling student enrolment and registration processes.

Knowledge and Skills

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Arabic language skills are preferable.
• Strong interpersonal and parent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse multicultural environment.
• Excellent office management skills.
• Strong student information and enrolment data management capabilities.
• Professional approach to confidential student and family information.
• High level of professionalism and consideration for children’s well-being.
• Respectful approach to all members of the school community.
• Positive and solution-focused attitude.
• Ability to collaborate with school leadership, admissions colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or police check.

Professional Development and Safeguarding

Aldar Education states that it offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. The organization places emphasis on professional development, coaching and training, with access to a wider professional network and opportunities to contribute to the development of others. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

About the Company

Aldar Education operates a network of owned and managed schools across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Its schools deliver a range of educational programmes, including the English National Curriculum, American Massachusetts State Curriculum and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, serving a diverse student community across the UAE.