Qureos Mentor

MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence)

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 The Associate Head of Undergraduate Admissions plays a pivotal role in overseeing and advancing MBZUAI&rsquo;s undergraduate admissions strategies. Reporting to the Head of Undergraduate Student Recruitment &amp; Admissions, the role ensures effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities that support the university&rsquo;s admissions objectives. This includes managing the full student journey from awareness through application, selection, and admission while driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence in outreach and evaluation processes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead and coordinate undergraduate admissions operations, ensuring seamless collaboration between recruitment and admissions teams.
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 Supervise, mentor, and support direct reports, fostering a high-performance work culture aligned with MBZUAI&rsquo;s values and strategic goals.
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 Support the Head in the development and execution of data-driven admissions strategies.
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 Ensure that admissions criteria and processes are consistently applied in line with academic standards, fairness, and MBZUAI&rsquo;s strategic priorities.
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 Ensure that student communication, engagement, and support throughout the application journey are timely, responsive, and informative.
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 Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including faculty, IT, academic affairs, student life, and external partners such as CRM agencies.
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 Support the development and implementation of operational frameworks, budget planning, and reporting requirements.
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 Ensure compliance with institutional policies, data protection regulations, and quality assurance protocols.
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 Assist in preparing departmental strategic planning, policy development, and reporting to the Provost Office and relevant governance bodies.
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 Support the continuous improvement and success of the undergraduate admissions function.
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 Perform all other duties as reasonably directed by the line manager that are commensurate with these functional objectives.
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 Academic Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Education, Business, Communications, or a related field.
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 A postgraduate degree will be preferred.
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 Professional Experience:
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 7 years in student admissions, including supervisory or managerial roles, especially within the top 100 globally ranked higher education institutions.
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 Familiarity with AI/STEM education ecosystems and student mobility trends.
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 Proficiency in CRM software(s) and admissions systems, with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
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 Exceptional communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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 Previous experience travelling and representing the institution at key events both locally and internationally.
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 Graduation from a globally ranked (THE, QS, etc.,) top 100 universities.
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 Dual- or multi-language speaker.
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Associate Head of Undergraduate Admissions

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Associate Head of Undergraduate Admissions