The American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Admissions Manager – EMBAProgramThe fundamental responsibility of this position is to help the EMBA Program meet its enrollment objectives and to serviceall prospective EMBA students and applicants.
Principle Responsibilities:
Conduct prospective student interviews/appointments Follow-up on student enquiries by email, telephone, mail, Skype etc.
Provide continuous improvement of the admissions process
Oversee and facilitate the admissions process for each applicant
Remain current with trends in technology, including client server based computing
Offer admissions counseling to prospective students
Support and implement corporate initiatives and maintain standards
Professionally assess applicants and “screen-out” unsuitable applicants per AUD EMBA Program standards
Represent the EMBA Program at various speaking/networking events
Represent the EMBA Program at various industry fairs
Update the website information
Travel for recruitment may be required
Establish/improve continuous networking with industry partners
Organize recruitment and admissions events Conduct continuous market research as requested
Support EMBA students and attend to their queries or concerns.
Competencies and Skills Used:
Excellent presentation skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the higher education environment
Comprehensive understanding of the EMBA Program
Sound experience and understanding of sales practices and marketing/promotional tools and techniques
Strong personal skills as a user of technology
Effective time management skills
Accountability for bottom-line impact
Essential Qualifications:
Master’s degree or equivalent Significant prior experience in admissions or a related function in an educational environment, preferably atthe graduate level
Customer focused, goal oriented action
Consultative approach with excellent listening skills
Team player
Strong professional references
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.
This position is suitable for those candidates already resident in Dubai.Interested applicants must submit the following requirements via email to recruitment@aud.edu
(Please state the title of the position as the subject of the email)
• Cover letter• Updated CV
• Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references
Alternatively, applicants can submit their application materials to the following postal address:
Angele El KhouryDirector of Human Resources
The American University in Dubai
P. O. Box 28282, Dubai, U.A.E.
No telephone calls please.While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview.
