Administrator / Admission Officer

Job description / Role

- Line management of Admissions Assistant (s)
- Providing effective and efficient management of enquiries from prospective parents, replying to queries, sending out prospectuses and organising individual visits and presentations at the school
- Keeping prospective parents informed about the progress of their applications and about school events and news
- Managing the registration of prospective pupils, including overseeing the processing of applications to ensure records of all applications are up to date
- Organising the programme of individual visits by prospective parents
- Overseeing and managing the examination, assessment and interview process for prospective pupils, including SEN evaluations and other points of entry
- Organising Open Days, Taster Days and Orientation Days for prospective parents and pupils and producing attendee lists
- Generating and updating all templates relating to admissions, including offer and rejection letters, joining packs and covering letters, acceptance forms and all associated administration
- Updating and producing all admissions literature including the prospectus and other related information
- Liaising with overseas prospective parents and organising assessments and their timely return
- Assigning new pupils to classes as directed by the Principal
- Maintaining the database ensuring it is current, accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements and developing its functionality to meet the needs of the Admissions Office
- Keeping up to date records and producing information in formats as requested by the Principal and UAE authorities
- Providing useful analyses of historic and current trends and feedback
- Managing effective relationships with other relevant offices within the school both academic and support staff
- Participate in the annual professional development cycle
- Contribute and respond positively to the outcomes of the schools self-evaluations review and inspection
- Attend meetings designed to share information necessary for the smooth running of the school and the successful delivery of its aims
- To constructively contribute to school improvements and to implement agreed whole school policies/initiatives.
- Maintain confidentiality with regard to all school matters at all times.

Requirements

The post holder should have a strong educational knowledge, understanding and experience in school management and knowledge in determining admissions targets in conjunction with the Principal and Board of Governors of the School.

Managing the Admissions Office and Admissions Team and advising the School Leadership Team on the competition including an understanding of the schools target audience.

Meeting parents and potential students, providing them with a positive experience of the school and providing school tours as required.

Overseeing the design and implementation of an efficient and effective admissions process and recording of appropriate data for the required authorities.

About the Company

It was just the beginning of the spurt of innovative ideas from him, as he would later go on to scale more peaks that were beyond the realm of commoners' perception. Since then, Mr. Al Safar has firmed his presence in the IT Industry as a strong and dedicated entrepreneur.

Soon, it was time to diversify into other uncharted territories, as the man with a mission is not one to rest on past achievements and laurels. That is when the Al Safar Group, under his able guidance, turned a realty developer and kick-started new projects that were the talk of the country. Its latest project - Times Square Tower - stands testimony to it.

Developed in association with the Spanish Onofre Miguel Group, the prestigious $40-million project will offer locals and expatriates the opportunity to invest in freehold commercial property that is set to become one of the Kingdom's most exclusive business addresses in the Diplomatic Area, besides it being a towering symbol of Bahrain's continued economic growth and development.

Down the line, Al Safar's business has always been innovative and his prime approach is to introduce new and unique cutting-edge technologies in the market, thus carving a niche through all the organizations he leads. So, right from the service and high-profile maintenance of private cars to the wild and exotic Rainforest Cafe, IT services and training company Exceed, and the famous American take-away burger and beverages franchise, Ez Take Out, the premier group specialises in these categories.

In about quarter-a-century, Mr. Al Safar has expanded his business in line with the market needs and spearheaded many successful companies that are the jewels in the crown of the Al Safar Group today.