Manager – Admissions – Aldar Education (Temporary)

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Manager – Admissions (Temporary) to support Aldar Education with the opening of new projects.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education.  We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy. 

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties 

• Support the development, implementation and administration of the Admission module for Salesforce.
• Act as a main point of contact with HQ and the Salesforce team.
• Establish a strong understanding of Salesforce across the enrollment team.
• Create, Manage and liaise with the Salesforce team on all items related to the set-up of the admissions module.
• Play a key foundation member when it comes to building the Salesforce system.
• Produce accurate and timely reports and updates on project milestones.
• Lead the initial data cleaning tasks such as identifying and correcting errors, inconsistencies, and duplicates within the data for the migration from the current MIS/SIS.
• As an initial Salesforce champion, support with the school teams training for the admissions module.
• Work with the Salesforce team to create and test application forms.
• Go through the complete UAT with the AE team and Salesforce team to ensure readiness for the go-live date.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and suggest solutions to enhance usability and efficiency.
• Support existing schools with the implementation of Salesforce.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree

Minimum Experience   

• 4 years of admissions experience at a school

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills    

• Customer service – confident and personable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Salesforce and other MIS/SIS.
• Adept in the use of IT Microsoft, Google, and Management Systems.
• Ability to work using own initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to Multitask and prioritize.
• Experience in admissions processes is a must.
• Team player.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities, including good knowledge of ADEK/KHDA policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A positive approach to their duties.