Admissions Advisor

Position overview

Admissions and recruitment

• Guides applicants through application and enrolment requirements, deadlines, and policies; evaluates and processes applications against admission criteria.
• Maintains accurate, confidential admissions-system records.
• Develops local and international recruitment plans and participates in school visits, fairs, webinars, open days, and campus tours.
• Builds relationships with schools, guidance counsellors, and educational agencies.
• Responds to student and family enquiries by email, phone, and in-person meetings; gives presentations and represents the university to prospective applicants.

Outreach, collaboration, and compliance

• Works with Market Engagement on promotional materials and digital campaigns for prospective students.
• Coordinates with Academic Affairs, Academic Registry, and the Admissions team on programme information and process improvements.
• Reports on admissions and recruitment activity, enrolment targets, and market trends.
• Ensures activities comply with local regulations, including Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education policies, and tracks changes to admissions and international student requirements.

Qualifications and skills

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Education, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Requires at least 2 years of experience in admissions, student recruitment, or a related role; higher education experience is preferred.
• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and familiarity with admissions systems such as CRM platforms.
• Requires organizational, time-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Qatar/GCC education and international student recruitment is preferred.
• Flexible evening and weekend availability for recruitment events is a preferred attribute.