Head of Admissions & Strategy

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the region is seeking a Head of Admissions to manage the operational processes of the Admissions Office. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in higher education admissions and strong communication and management skills. Responsibilities include compliance assurance, relationship management, and overseeing admissions processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of student admissions within a progressive educational environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in higher education admissions or related field.
• Familiarity with admissions systems essential.
• Strong English language skills necessary, conversational proficiency in other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational management of the Admissions Office.
• Set priorities and manage workload distribution within the admissions team.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Manage relationships with external sponsors and university partners.
• Develop a high-quality applicant communications schedule.

Skills

Strategic decision-making

Communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Management experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

A leading university in the region is seeking a Head of Admissions to manage the operational processes of the Admissions Office. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in higher education admissions and strong communication and management skills. Responsibilities include compliance assurance, relationship management, and overseeing admissions processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of student admissions within a progressive educational environment.