Coordinator, Saudi outreach

American University of Bahrain; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Saudi Arabia seeks a Coordinator for Saudi outreach to enhance student recruitment efforts. The role involves building relationships with schools and government organizations, attending recruitment events, and providing essential information to prospective students. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in business development or recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, or recruitment, preferably in the higher education sector.

Responsibilities

• Connect with key influencers in schools, universities, and government to drive business development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective students, parents, and educational institutions.
• Engage with schools and relevant agencies to obtain and distribute scholarships.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students and parents regarding the enrollment process and requirements.
• Provide detailed information on enrollment policies, procedures, and deadlines.
• Attend college fairs and recruitment events to promote academic programs.
• Coordinate recruitment-led events, such as roadshows and school fairs.
• Assist in capacities to support the university's mission.
• Flexible to travel frequently within Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

Skills

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Business Development, or a related field

Professional certification in a related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Coordinator Saudi outreach plays a supporting role in driving student recruitment efforts within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. This role will focus on building relationships with influential stakeholders in schools, universities, and government organizations to enhance business opportunities and promote our academic programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Connect with key influencers in schools, universities, and government to drive business development initiatives.

2. Develop and maintain relationships with prospective students, parents, and educational institutions.

3. Engage with schools and relevant agencies to obtain and distribute scholarships.

4. Respond to inquiries from prospective students and parents regarding the enrollment process and requirements.

5. Provide detailed information on enrollment policies, procedures, and deadlines.

6. Attend college fairs, information sessions, and other recruitment events to promote AUBH and its programs.

7. Coordinate and represent the university at student recruitment-led events, such as roadshows, corporate events, open houses, and school fairs, both locally and internationally.

8. Assist in any other capacities as required to support the university's mission and objectives.

9. Flexible to travel frequently within Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Business Development, or a related field.
• Professional certification in a related field is desirable.
• Experience in business development, sales, or recruitment, preferably in the higher education sector is desired.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.