The Office of Admissions of American University in Dubai would like to invite applicants for the position of Admissions Coordinator.

Principle responsibilities:

• Daily student interviews/appointments
• Follow-up on student enquiry’s, by email, telephone, fax, mail
• Providing continuous improvement of the admissions process
• Overseeing and interpretation of entrance exam results
• Overseeing and facilitating the admissions process for each applicant
• Remaining current with trends in technology, including client server based computing
• Involve other counselors as necessary in the admissions process
• Support and implement corporate initiatives and maintain standards
• Remaining current with trends in technology, including client server based computing
• Professionally sell strong students and “screen-out” weak applicants per AUD standards
• Representation of AUD at various speaking/networking events
• Updating the website information as requested by Department
• Arranging and setting up Accuplacer exams & Paper Based TOEFL as requested by Department
• Responsible for the Q-matic system as requested by Department
• Visa Process as requested by Department
• Evaluation of courses for transfer students
• Some traveling for recruitment may be required

Competencies and Skills utilized:

• Comprehensive understanding of all AUD programs
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the educational environment and how training and education is related to the job market
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Customer focused, goal oriented action
• Consultative approach with excellent listening skills
• Team player
• Strong professional references

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous sales/recruitment experience of an educational or IT environment
• Master’s degree

To apply, please submit a CV, a cover letter outlining your experience as it pertains to the position, and the contact information of three professional references to: