SCH Front of House Admissions Secretary

Preference will be given to candidates well versed in Arabic and English.

Key accountabilities

• Support the school Registrar by meeting with prospective parents to explain admission procedures, curriculum, fee structure and regulations in order to ensure prospective parents enrol their children at the school.
• As directed by the Registrar, maintain an accurate record of all places available at the school and an up to date waiting list that details students who wish to be enrolled and have passed any necessary placement tests. Registrar's should aim to have 50 students per year group, fully assessed waiting to be placed.
• Update, maintain and manage the student information database, including all non-mandatory fields, ensuring that up to date information is available on a daily basis.
• Support the Registrar to ensure annual enrolment processes such as; the re-enrolment process, Parent School Contract and registration of students, is completed within the agreed timetable.
• Work closely with the Compliance Officer to ensure all Transfer Certificates received for new students meet the requirements of the governing body, students are registered in a timely fashion, outgoing TCs are processed efficiently and visa and passport information is up to date continuously throughout the academic year.
• Follow-up all outstanding offers, respond to enquiries by phone and mail, book and carry out assessments of students within agreed timeframes providing the high quality customer service throughout the process.
• Maintain and create files for all new applicants, new students, current student, exiting students and alumni and complete all exit documentation for students withdrawing from the school.
• Be fully versed in all the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Education and other relevant governing bodies (ADEK) to ensure compliance during the admission process.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures and codes of conduct are followed at all times and ensure all audit items are addressed in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted reporting line managers/supervisors.