15 Oct
Aldar Education
Abu Dhabi
:Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is currently seeking a School Registrar. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.Cranleigh Abu Dhabi sits at the entrance to Saadiyat's emerging Cultural District in keeping with the school's motto, 'Ex Cultu Robur' - 'From Culture Comes Strength'. Built over seven hectares, the bespoke campus is situated within minutes of New York University Abu Dhabi and the beautiful Saadiyat Beach, as well as the magnificent Louvre Abu Dhabi and the vibrant Berklee College of Music.In addition to the broad academic curriculum,
our daily routine offers a wealth of opportunities that allow pupils to explore their full range of talents in fine arts, performing arts, music, sport and other activities such as gymnastics, golf, horse riding and debating to name but a few. We are looking for first-class educators to join our vibrant team and work with us in our pursuit of excellence.Responsibilities:Main Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for Enrolments and Registration for the academy, working closely with the Senior Leadership within the Academy and HQ Enrolments
- Manage accurate data on applications, enrolments, and registrations to ensure accurate figures are available daily
- Meet with enrolled parents, explain registration procedures, curriculum, fee structure, and ADEK regulations and ensure all documentation is completed effectively
- Respond to registration enquiries, telephone calls and emails in a timely and courteous manner
- Oversee the assessment process with the academic team as required, to ensure the enrolment process is efficient
- Oversee the waiting list (if applicable),
maintain standard communication with the waitlisted parents in a timely manner and update on the application status accordingly.
- Manage the registration 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 completion of the registration process.
- Managing eSIS (student information system) including student registration, withdrawals, transfers, and pre-transition
- Develop and maintain a strong relationship with ADEK's student affairs department
- Ensure all parent-facing areas are attractive, uncluttered and convey a welcoming environment to students and parents
- Attend SLT meetings when required to update on enrolments at the Academy
- Work with the PRE to identify strategies for attracting new enrolments and student retention
- Manage the re-enrollment 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 always followed
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday
- Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted-line reporting managers/ supervisors
- To work collaboratively with the Admissions executive to take on additional tasks when required to support Enrolments and Registration and to provide cover in the absence of the other team member
Qualifications:Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor Degree required
Minimum Experience
- Experience as Admissions/Registrar in the education field
- A minimum of 2years of experience in a customer-focused role in the region
- Strong ESIS/ student affairs experience
- Previous experience in data management
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
- Fluent in English Communications skills, written, and oral
- Arabic speaker is preferable
- Strong interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with parents in a diverse multicultural environment
- Excellent office management skills
- A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
- Respect for all members of a school community.
- A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.
What We OfferAldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package.
Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
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