Senior Admissions Leader: Global Outreach & Compliance

Zayed University; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Admissions Specialist to drive admission-related activities, including application processing, applicant support, and outreach coordination, ensuring accurate and inclusive experiences aligned with policies.

You will administer application systems, verify documents, manage international admissions, and coordinate communications with applicants. This role emphasizes data-driven recruitment and collaboration across university functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience; 4+ years in a supervisory role.
• Master's degree with 6+ years experience; 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Certification in a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement admissions strategies, policies, and procedures for the full student recruitment and enrollment process.
• Coordinate outreach, marketing, and engagement activities to attract a diverse pool of prospective students.
• Handle applicant inquiries and provide support with timely front-line assistance throughout the admissions cycle.
• Administer and maintain application systems and portals (Common App, institutional platforms) with data integrity and UX focus.
• Receive and process applications across undergraduate, graduate, and international programmes per policies.
• Verify transcripts, test scores, and credentials for authenticity and accuracy.
• Coordinate international admissions activities, including immigration requirements and visa regulations.
• Collaborate with university functions to ensure programme-specific admissions criteria are met.
• Issue admission offers and manage communications with successful applicants.
• Gather data on admissions trends to support analysis and future recruitment strategies.
• Perform ad-hoc activities as requested by the Direct Supervisor.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Applicant support

Communication

Outreach coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Certification in field

Tools

Common App

Institutional admissions platforms

Job description

Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Admissions Specialist to drive admission-related activities, including application processing, applicant support, and outreach coordination, ensuring accurate and inclusive experiences aligned with policies.

You will administer application systems, verify documents, manage international admissions, and coordinate communications with applicants. This role emphasizes data-driven recruitment and collaboration across university functions.