Admissions Officer

Kent College Dubai

Main Duties

• Manage the entire admissions process for the assigned school, from the initial enquiry to enrolment 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
• Manage the reenrolment 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

Specific Duties