Student Recruitment and Admissions Advisor

Uowdubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks of paid annual leave

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for employees and dependents

Education allowance for dependents

Education allowance

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE is seeking a Student Recruitment and Admissions Advisor to guide prospective students through the enrollment journey. In this role, you will manage student relationships and support aims to meet ambitious enrollment targets in a competitive market. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in customer service, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. The position offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to engage with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in a consultative sales approach to recruiting students.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-service orientated and consultative approach to recruiting students.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive conversion from qualified leads to applications.
• Represent UOWD at fairs and recruitment events.
• Maintain strong relationships with agents.
• Guide and support prospective students and their parents through the enrolment process with a consultative sales approach.
• Conduct accurate evaluation of applicants’ credentials.
• Maintain strong relationships with UOWD network of agents.
• Manage follow-up with potential students via phone, email, social media, and in person.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Customer-service oriented

Experience with CRM platforms

Student recruitment

Independent work

Job description

UOWD10711 - Student Recruitment and Admissions Advisor

Business Unit

Administration

Job Family

Not Applicable

Department

Student Recruitment - Domestic

Contract Type

Limited Contract Full Time

Location

Dubai

About UOWD

Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) offers over 40 internationally recognised bachelor and master degrees spanning 10 in-demand industry sectors. All of our degree courses are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and licensed by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), as well as being recognised by leading professional organisations such as AACSB, ACCA, ACS, CIM, CIPD, CPA, Engineers Australia, PMI, and others.

The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 3,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%** of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students.

*QS World University Rankings 2024
**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2021

The Opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic Student Recruitment & Admissions Advisor to join our Professional Services function. In this role, you will act as a credible expert and consultant, guiding prospective students and their families through the journey from initial enquiry to successful enrolment.

As an integral member of the Student Recruitment team, you will drive growth by managing the student relationship cycle and ensuring we meet our ambitious enrolment targets in a competitive global market.

Key Responsibilities

Execute direct conversion activities to drive conversion from qualified leads to applications, application to confirmation, and confirmed to enrolment via multiple platforms to reach enrolment goals and KPIs

Represent UOWD in school fairs, exhibitions, presentations and other student recruitment events in the UAE

Participate in developing and implementing domestic and International annual student recruitment plans

Guide and support prospective students and their parents through the enrolment process by applying a consultative sales approach

Conduct accurate evaluation of applicants’ credentials

Maintain strong business relationships with UOWD network of agents

Manage and follow up on potential students via phone, email, social media, and in person (including out/inbound calls)

To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time by the Student Recruitment Manager

Actively demonstrate the UOW Global Enterprises Corporate Values (passion, innovation, integrity, collaboration, courage, excellence)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

2 years of professional experience

Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Demonstrated experience working with CRM platforms

Customer-service orientated and consultative approach to recruiting students

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Compensation and Benefits

Unlock an exciting opportunity to be part of our dynamic and diverse student recruitment team, representing professionals from sixteen different nationalities. You'll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds, enriching our collective student recruitment and admissions knowledge and experience.

Our comprehensive compensation package includes a fixed annual tax-free salary, 5 weeks of paidannual leave, annual flight tickets, life and disability insurance, medical insurance for both employees and eligible dependents,and an education allowance for dependents as per policy.

As an equal opportunity employer, we're dedicated to attracting, developing, motivating, empowering, and retaining a diverse workforce.

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