Strategic Admissions and Community Relations Leader

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Private medical insurance

Annual return airfare

End of service gratuity

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Dubai American Academy, part of GEMS Education, seeks a Director of Admissions and Community Relations to steer enrolment management and parent engagement as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

The role drives the full admissions journey, ensures KHDA compliance, and partners with central GEMS teams to position the school in both local and international markets, delivering a high‑quality family experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years' experience in admissions, enrolment management, or senior customer‑facing leadership within education.
• Proven track record of achieving enrolment targets in an international school market.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing multi‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement admissions and enrolment strategy aligned with school growth targets.
• Oversee full admissions lifecycle from enquiry to enrolment with accuracy and compliance.
• Lead parent relations and community engagement to strengthen retention and advocacy.
• Collaborate with KHDA, GEMS, and regulatory bodies to ensure governance and data integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Admissions management

Customer relations

Strategic thinking

Data literacy

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Dubai American Academy, part of GEMS Education, seeks a Director of Admissions and Community Relations to steer enrolment management and parent engagement as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

The role drives the full admissions journey, ensures KHDA compliance, and partners with central GEMS teams to position the school in both local and international markets, delivering a high‑quality family experience.