Admissions counsellor

About Us:

A dynamic and exciting startup initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a higher education institution specialized in arts and creativity, the first of its kind in the region. This initiative aims to significantly expand opportunities across all artistic and creative sectors. The institution will offer a comprehensive range of creative academic programs, from vocational courses to doctoral degrees, through various modes of learning.

With an innovative outlook and entrepreneurial spirit, the institution will play a central role in nurturing the next generation of creative leaders and practitioners who will join a dynamic and growing hub for arts and creativity. It will also focus on fostering values, social responsibility, and cultural enrichment, playing an important role in celebrating the Kingdom’s rich heritage and contributing to shaping its future.

We are currently seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic, and committed individual to join us and contribute to the transformation of arts and creative education across the Kingdom. We invite you to be part of this exciting journey toward an exceptional beginning.

Job Roles and Key Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities

• Guide and support prospective students throughout the admissions journey, from initial inquiry to enrollment.
• Provide accurate, timely, and personalized information about programs, admissions requirements, scholarships, and student life.
• Serve as a key representative of the educational institution’s values and academic offerings in outreach and recruitment activities.
• Build strong relationships with prospective students and their families to support informed decision-making.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Contribute to student recruitment strategies by identifying high-potential applicants and supporting their engagement.
• Support the achievement of admissions targets through high-conversion counseling and relationship management.
• Participate in data collection and analysis to identify trends in applicant behavior, interests, and challenges.
• Oversee policy development for registration, grading, academic standing, and degree audits.
• Support the achievement of admissions targets through high-conversion counseling and relationship management.

Operational Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions with prospective students in-person, by phone, or virtually.
• Respond to inquiries about programs, application procedures, tuition, and financial aid.
• Track interactions, follow-ups, and applicant status in CRM and admissions systems.
• Participate in school visits, institutional fairs, virtual info sessions, and open days.
• Assist with reviewing applications and guiding applicants through documentation and deadlines.
• Coordinate with academic departments to address program-specific applicant questions.
• Support the onboarding of accepted students to ensure a smooth transition.

Ideal Experience, Capabilities and Skills:

Industry Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in student recruitment, academic advising, admissions counseling, or outreach.
• Familiarity with higher education systems in Saudi Arabia and globally.
• Experience working with culturally focused or creative academic programs is preferred.

Management Capabilities

• Strong ability to manage multiple applicants, deadlines, and communications with attention to detail.
• Skilled in using CRM systems, SIS platforms, and admissions portals.
• Able to track applicant engagement and contribute to conversion reporting.
• Effective at executing recruitment and engagement activities in line with institutional goals.

Interpersonal & Leadership skills

• Warm, empathetic, and student-focused communicator.
• Skilled in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Culturally sensitive and enthusiastic about the educational institution’s mission and values.
• Confident public speaker and proactive relationship builder.
• Organized, collaborative, and capable of adapting to dynamic student needs.