Senior Admissions Specialist

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Admission and Registration Department is seeking a Senior Admissions Specialist who will be responsible for implementing admission-related activities, including application processing, applicant support, and outreach coordination, to ensure an efficient, accurate, and inclusive admissions experience in line with set policies and procedures.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement admissions strategies, policies, and procedures to guide the full student recruitment and enrollment process.
• Coordinate outreach, marketing, and engagement activities to attract a diverse pool of prospective students.
• Handle applicant related inquiries and provide support to the same, while ensuring timely and accurate front-line assistance throughout the admissions cycle.
• Administer and maintain application systems and portals (such as Common App, institutional platforms), in line with data integrity standards, and user experience best practices.
• Receive and process student applications across undergraduate, graduate, and international programmes, in line with the set policies and procedures.
• Verify applicant documents and qualifications, including transcripts, test scores, and credential evaluations to ensure authenticity and accuracy of the same.
• Coordinate international admissions activities, including immigration requirements, credential equivalency assessments, and compliance with visa regulations.
• Collaborate with the concerned functions across the university to ensure programme-specific admissions criteria and requirements are accurately implemented.
• Issue admission offers and supervise all communications related to successful applicants in a timely and professional manner.
• Gather data related to admissions and enrollment trends to support analysis, forecasting, and the development of future recruitment strategies.
• Perform Ad-hoc activities related to the job duties, as requested by the Direct Supervisor.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience and at least 4 years in a supervisory position.
• Masters degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience and at least 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Certification in a relevant field is preferred.

THE BENEFITS

The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., cash housing, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members. 

TO APPLY

In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and three professional references names and contact details.
  
While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if selected for an interview.

For any further inquiries, please contact Recruitment@zu.ac.ae