Student Recruitment Executive
Job Description
- To provide accurate information in a professional manner, advising on university Degree programmes, short courses, and academic requirements.
- To adhere to established procedures for entry to the University and comply with the Admissions Policy.
- Develop and maintain an excellent understanding of university regulations and the admissions application processes and procedures.
- Process applications, generate offer and rejection letters and manage any associated queries through the University admissions system.
- Take the lead on the progression activity of Foundation to Undergraduate and Undergraduate studies to Postgraduate studies for both internal and external audiences.
- Provide input on improving admissions procedures and operations within the student recruitment department.
- Analyse qualifications of prospective students utilising established University admissions standards, guidelines, and criteria.
- Implement and develop a communication plan, ensuring you regularly contact prospective students and/or parents/or company contacts (HR).
- Work closely with the Business Development Coordinator, who will provide different connections who will need to be contacted and informed about the University and potential opportunity.
- Contribute to recruitment and admissions activities and the planning and organisation of prospective student visits and open events.
- Liaise with academic departments and other administrative offices.
- Assist with coordinating the Student Ambassador Scheme, including interviewing and training postgraduate students to support the outreach and development process.
- Maintain an awareness of UAE s Education developments, particularly with the professional learner.
- Act as an Account Manager for prospective learners, developing positive working relationships that lead to the recruitment of students to the University.
- Develop links and relationships with companies and institutions to promote continued professional development and learning at Middlesex University Dubai, provide pre-admissions advice, and give presentations or seminars on professional studies and work-life balance.
- Work closely with the marketing team to plan promotional initiatives to target prospective students.
- Manage the lead to enrolment process using the University Marketing, Sales and Admissions Systems.
- Support with the University welcome of new students, providing them with support during their arrival at the University.
- Be a key user of the CRM system, recommending and suggesting best practice measures.
- Provide weekly reports on programme-level performance and planned activity to increase the student numbers as requested by management.
- Ensure compliance with the law around copyright and data protection.
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- High level of ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and authoritatively
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain effective networks
- A motivated self-starter with a proven ability to effectively collaborate and deliver
- A sales-driven individual focused on targets and ROI
- Good organisational and time management skills
- A team player who can integrate into a dynamic sale-focused department
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect, and interact with prospective students/agents/parents/business heads
- A good understanding of systems usage [CRM, Leads, Database Management]
- Honours degree or higher degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field.