Registrar - Aldar Education

at  Aldar Academies

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Registrar to support our growing family of owned and operated schools, based at our HQ office in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and will possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the region’s values and culture.
As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.
Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.
Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.To manage and achieve AE education/non-education recruitment objectives and meet the organization staffing needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree required

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Experience as Admissions/Registrar in the education field
• Abu Dhabi based with Abu Dhabi competitors’ knowledge
• A minimum of 2years of experience in a customer focused role in the region
• Strong CRM & SIS 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 multi-cultural 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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 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 including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.
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 also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

MAIN DUTIES

• Overall responsibility of Enrolments and Registration for the School, working closely with the Senior Leadership within the School 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, eSIS regulations and ensure all documentation is completed effectively.
• Respond to registration enquiries, telephone calls and emails in a timely and courteous manner.
• Oversee the assessments 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 manners and update on the application status accordingly.
• Manage the registration files for all new and existing students.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Keep up to date with the rules and regulations of ADEK and ensure compliance during the enrolment and completing the registration process.
• Managing eSIS (student information system) including student registration, withdrawals, transfers, and pre-transition.
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with ADEK’s student affairs department.
• Ensure that all parents facing areas are clean, uncluttered and convey a welcoming environment to students and parents.
• Manage leads and qualify enquiries and be the first point of contact for prospective parents.
• As part of the Front of House team, ensure high quality delivery of school tours to parents and visitors as required.
• Attend SLT meetings when required to update on enrolments at the school.
• Work with the PRE to identify strategies for attracting new enrolments and student retention.
• Manage the reenrollment 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 school.
• Organise and attend enrolment events for the school.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with feeder nurseries and schools
• Represent the ethos and standard of excellence of Aldar Education to all prospective parents.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted line reporting managers/ supervisors.
• To work collaboratively with the Admissions officer to take on additional tasks when requited to support Enrolments and Registration and to provide cover in the absence of the other team member.
• Perform all other duties as requested by direct and dotted line reporting managers/ supervisors in a timely manner.