Admissions Coordinator
Qatar Foundation
Qatar
Ref: KP038-03
The Role
The Role
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This position is responsible for the coordination and administration of all admissions including outreach programs to recruit students.
The incumbent will also assist in the development of information programs and collaterals needed to inform, communicate and manage enquiries plus briefings to the students, parents and education community on all matters related to school admissions
1) Administration of student applications, registration and tracking process for QMA to include all student data relating to admissions, placement, registration and grades and the issuing of transcripts
2) Administration of the OPI test for local and overseas applicants
3) Assist in the preparation of the OPI results
4) Updating of the school prospectus in English & Arabic
5) Handle all the daily office tasks i.e. filing, correspondences between parents and different schools
6) Meet with prospective parents and candidates
7) Deal with all enquiries on admissions
8) Provide information (including the development of brochures or all other necessary collaterals) to aid in communications with students, faculty and others regarding registration/admissions policies and procedures
9) Administration and maintenance of an electronic database for all new applicants and existing students
10) Manage the registration, scheduling of exam dates, correspondences with parents and schools and all other functions of the admissions office
11)Coordinate with QMA/Finance regarding all billing matters
12) Maintaining records/documentation of all students and opening files for prospective students and follow-up in order to make recommendations to the Admissions Committee
13) maintain files for withdrawals, historical repeat course action, add-drop subjects, incomplete grade assignments
Requirements
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is required.
Knowledge & Experience:
Minimum 5 years of management experience in an educational administrative role including a record of progressive responsibility and authority in teaching and learning; administrative services or student services
Proficient in the use of MS Office and knowledge of advanced computer applications including web tools
Prior experience in the management of information systems, knowledge of statistics and proficiency in the use of student information and data systems is desirable
Superior interpersonal, communication, team-building and leadership skills to work effectively, in a dynamic, cross cultural environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Expertise in applying specialized enrollment strategies such as new market development strategies, the use of the web in recruitment and proven ability to recruit both local and international students.
Knowledge of the admissions processes, methods, policies and procedures.
