Student Recruitment and Admissions Specialist

Khalifa University is recruiting a Student Recruitment and Admissions Specialist to support undergraduate recruitment and admissions activities in Abu Dhabi. The position helps prospective students and families understand application requirements while ensuring that submitted applications and academic records are processed accurately. The specialist contributes to outreach events, school visits, campus tours, applicant communication, and student onboarding. The role also supports recruitment targets by keeping applicant information current and helping candidates complete the admissions process.

Key Responsibilities

• Process applications from prospective undergraduate students and review submitted academic records.
• Coordinate admissions workflows and document committee decisions and admission offers in university systems.
• Check applicant files, follow up on missing documents, and update application statuses.
• Respond to questions from students, parents, and faculty by telephone, email, and in person.
• Explain admission criteria, application steps, scholarships, and relevant university services.
• Participate in recruitment events, workshops, campus tours, and outreach visits to schools across the UAE.
• Prepare recruitment reports, presentations, and applicant statistics for review by management.
• Maintain a secure and accurate database and support the transfer of records during onboarding.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Two to five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with student records, admissions processes, or recruitment activities is relevant.

Skills and Competencies

Strong customer service, communication, organisation, data accuracy, and follow-up skills are important. Candidates should be comfortable handling multiple enquiries, explaining procedures clearly, coordinating events, and working with academic and administrative teams. Careful handling of applicant information is essential.

Employment Details

This is a full-time higher-education position in Abu Dhabi. The role supports recruitment of UAE national and international applicants and contributes to a smooth transition from application to enrolment.