
American University of Bahrain
Assistant Manager of Admissions and Student Funding
Riffa, BahrainPosted 3 days ago
- Salary
- AED 15k–24k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Education & Training
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Overview: The Assistant Manager of Admissions and Student Funding is responsible for the accurate execution of the university’s admissions and student funding processes. The role ensures the timely and accurate processing of applications, supports the administration of scholarships and financial assistance, and provides guidance to prospective and current students and their families. The Assistant Manager works closely with the Senior Manager of Admissions and Student Funding to ensure compliance with university policies, maintain service excellence, support enrollment objectives, and facilitate the effective implementation of admissions and student funding initiatives. Duties and Responsibilities: - Assist in managing day-to-day admissions operations, ensuring timely processing of applications. - Guide prospective students and families through the admissions process with accurate and timely information. - Review applications and support admission decisions in line with university policies. - Support with enrollment events, roadshows and school visits. - Assist in training, supervising, and mentoring admissions staff. - Collaborate with academic and administrative departments in terms of evaluating credit transfer cases as well as special needs cases. - Maintain accurate student records and ensure data integrity in the admissions system. - Coordinate the administration of scholarships, discounts, and student funding schemes, ensuring applications are reviewed and processed in accordance with university policies and eligibility criteria. - Maintain accurate student funding records, monitor scholarship recipients’ eligibility and academic progress, and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure the effective implementation of approved awards - Assist in monitoring scholarship budgets and preparing funding reports, handling student inquiries and appeals, and updating student funding procedures and manuals. - Perform other related duties as reasonably assigned by the Senior management.
Requirements
- Qualifications & Experience Required:
- - Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field
- - Master’s degree is desirable.
- - 3–5 years of experience in admissions, student recruitment, or related higher education roles.
- - Supervisory or team coordination experience preferred.
- Skills and Competencies Required:
- - Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- - Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- - Student-focused approach with strong customer service orientation.
- - Proficiency in data management and admissions systems (e.g., CRM).
- - Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- - Ability to work effectively in a team and cross-departmental environment.
Responsibilities
Assist in managing day-to-day admissions operations, ensuring timely processing of applications. Guide prospective students and families through the admissions process with accurate and timely information. Review applications and support admission decisions in line with university policies. Support with enrollment events, roadshows and school visits. Assist in training, supervising, and mentoring admissions staff. Collaborate with academic and administrative departments in terms of evaluating credit transfer cases as well as special needs cases. Maintain accurate student records and ensure data integrity in the admissions system. Coordinate the administration of scholarships, discounts, and student funding schemes, ensuring applications are reviewed and processed in accordance with university policies and eligibility criteria. Maintain accurate student funding records, monitor scholarship recipients’ eligibility and academic progress, and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure the effective implementation of approved awards. Assist in monitoring scholarship budgets and preparing funding reports, handling student inquiries and appeals, and updating student funding procedures and manuals. Perform other related duties as reasonably assigned by the Senior management.
Skills
- Educational administration
- Admissions systems / CRM
- Data management
- Scholarship administration
- Stakeholder coordination
- Customer service
- Communication
- Presentation
- Problem-solving
- Team supervision
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