Admissions Executive

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Administration & Secretarial

Company Industry
Education

Job description

We are looking to appoint an outstanding candidate to assist the admissions team with admitting new and leaving students with all that it entails, including paperwork, phone calls and reports. Organize and manage the admission procedures of students in order to maintain academy specific enrollment budget consistently throughout the academic year. Ensuring all students are registered in accordance with the GEMS enrollment process and the specific governing body (such as KHDA). The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and determined to support the school in continuing its improvement and growth.

Key accountabilities

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS core values.
• Versed in rules and regulations of the Ministry of Education and ensures compliance during admission process.
• Work closely with school compliance officer to ensure all transfer certificates received for new students meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education and are processed in a timely manner to meet KHDA deadlines.
• Meet with prospective parents; explain admission procedures, curriculum, fees structures and KHDA regulations. Provide assistance to ensure all admissions documentation is completed effectively.
• Respond to all enrolment inquiries, telephone calls and email, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Assist current students with verification of enrolment and other letters as requested.
• Prepare reports for the school principal/CEO and the corporate office of current enrolments, waiting lists and the status of vacant seats. In addition, provide statistical reports on students (nationalities, age, gender, etc.) as required.

  Looking to get Placed? Try our Placement Guarantee Plan

  Get Hired
• Update, maintain and manage the student information Salesforce database ensuring that up to date information is available on a daily basis. Maintain communication with other GEMS schools admissions manager in a similar target market and ensure that prospective parents are steered to an alternative school if chosen school is currently at full capacity.
• Maintain and create files for all new applicants, new students, current students and exiting students.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Initiate efforts and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted reporting line managers/supervisors.

Skills

Qualifications / knowledge: College degree preferred

Skills: Excellent written/spoken English language skills. Effective interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with a diverse multi-cultural population. Must have excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years in a customer focused role.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Education

Bachelor / Masters qualification or equivalent

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.