Jobs in Bahrain for Foreigners

Admissions Coordinator

About the job

Maintaining and building the University’s reputation by providing accurate and timely information regarding the University’s Programmes and the admissions process to applicants and their parents/guardians (i.e., by phone, email and face-to-face).

Ensuring applications are expedited through the admissions process as efficiently as possible.

Ensuring information pertinent to the admissions process is captured and stored in an accurate and timely fashion.

Taking calls to parents and applicants with enquiries to give best in class experience.

Liaising with applicants to ensure documentation required for consideration and for interview is received.

Shortlisting applicants for interview as per minimum entry requirements and arranging interviews for suitable applicants and coordinating needs with internal stakeholders (i.e., academic interviewers)

Communicating application updates and outcomes to applicants.

Liaising with applicants who are successful at interview with a view to progressing their application to registration including managing the final outcome offer letters.

Conversion of offer holders to accepted offer holders.

Liaising with the Student Fees Officers to ensure payments received are documented.

Working closely with the Registration and Student Records team and managing the authentication process for applicants.

Dealing with external bodies as required.

Accurately entering and regularly updating applicant details in the student system (Quercus) and ZOHO Creator.

Coordinating the registration of students to the relevant programmes in consultation with AM and liaising with all the required departments to complete the registration process.

Preparing reports as required by the AM and Senior Management.

Attending meetings and providing input regarding admissions as per AM.

Understanding and being able to articulate effectively to applicants and parents/guardians our value proposition.

Participate in Student Recruitment activities on occasion.

Must be prepared to work outside normal business hours and at weekends as needed.

Requirements

3+ years experience in a similar field/area.

A higher education qualification, preferably in a business or management-related area or equivalent through experience.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Technical Skills – Previous Experience Using Systems.

Advanced computer skills and experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook in particular.

Highly proficient in reporting, using databases (V look up, analysis of raw data, trend reporting).

Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

A methodical, reliable self-starter with the capacity to work effectively on own initiative or as a team member.

Ability to take ownership and accept accountability for initiatives, manage issues and meet agreed targets upon commitment.

Commitment to continuously improve the efficiency of the Admissions process and the ease at which applicants can progress through the process.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Enthusiasm & drive to succeed in continuing to deliver the vision of the RCSI Brand and University.