Aldar Education is currently seeking an Admissions Officer for Noya British School to support their growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. Noya British School, proudly a part of Aldar Education and situated on the vibrant Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, stands as the newest flagship school for the Aldar Schools brand. Nestled in a community that offers proximity to various amenities, entertainment options, and a vibrant international environment, Noya British School creates an enriching and convenient backdrop for families seeking a world class education.
Responsibilities of Admissions Officer
- Manage the entire admissions process for the assigned school, from the initial enquiry to enrolment’s and registration at the Academy.
- Meet with prospective parents, explaining admissions procedures, curriculum, fee structure, ADEK regulations and ensure all documentation is completed effectively.
- Respond to enrolment enquiries, telephone calls and emails in a timely and courteous manner.
- Conduct assessments or arrange these with the academic team as required, to ensure the admissions process is efficient.
- Maintain accurate data on enquiries, registrations, applications in progress, offers and enrolments to ensure accurate figures are available on a daily basis.
- Manage the waiting list ( if applicable ), communicating regularly with parents and keep it updated so any leavers can be replaced immediately with new enrolments.
- Create and maintain admissions files for all new and existing students.
- Keep up to date with the rules and regulations of ADEK and ensure compliance during the enrolment and completing the registration process.
- Ensure all parent facing areas are attractive, uncluttered and convey a welcoming environment to students and parents.
- Attend ELT meetings when required to update on admissions at the Academy.
- Be knowledgeable of the market and enrolments and competitor schools.
- Work with the PRE to identify strategies for attracting new enrolments and student retention.
What Will You Do More
- Manage the reenrollment process for existing parents in conjunction with the PRE, providing regular analysis of the updates to the Head of Enrolments and Principal.
- Provide the Head of Enrolments with weekly and monthly reports and projections on enrolments.
- Attend networking events to promote the Academy.
- Organise and attend enrolment events for the Academy.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with feeder nurseries and schools.
- Represent the ethos and standard of excellence of Aldar Academies to all prospective parents.
- Ensure that Aldar Academies’ procedures and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day.
- Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted line reporting managers/ supervisors.
Job Requirements of Admissions Officer
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer focused role in the region.
- Previous experience in data management.
- Experience in the education field preferred.
Skills & Knowledge Desired
- Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
- Arabic speaker is preferable.
- Strong interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with parents in a diverse multi cultural environment.
- Excellent office management skills.
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