KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
Enrollment Specialist (KGSP)
Job Location: Saudi Arabia
Job Type: Non-Academic
The Enrollment Specialist (KGSP) works with the students’ selection, academic records, and events. This position responds to the fluctuation of advising demands intrinsic to the seasons of the KGSP student cycle, and as such the position requires flexibility in terms of work requirements and responsibilities.
Major Responsibilities
• Support to recruit, select, and enroll students for KGSP and other programs
• Work with Mawhiba to identify and approach qualified Saudi students for programs
• Work with Mawhiba, KAUST and other organizations to promote the programs
• Generate all formal academic information and records via analytical/statistical reporting, and make recommendations for action to Head of Gifted Student Program & scholarship
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders within Saudi Initiatives department, students and all other KAUST Departments which related to KGSP business process
• Manage logistical arrangements for KGSP events such Student’s Interview Session, English Proficiency test, Pre-Departure Orientation, KGSP Workshop, KGSP Staff and Student Meeting, etc.
• Work closely with KGSP Finance Unit in regard to student financial matter and making sure they receive accurate and most up-to-date information in regard to student academic status
• Maintain and monitor KGSP application and KGSP program e-mails on regular basis
• Respond to written (e-mail) and telephone correspondence from prospective applicants, scholarship applicants, recipients, and parents of selected and non-selected students
• Work with Scholarship Officers in collection for student academic records in both electronic and paper based files
• Assist scholarship management in the admission process as with applications, arrange and schedule for interview process, arrange English proficiency testing, collect and analyze student official documentations and management of students’ files
• Create file/record for newly admitted students and maintain the documents in electronic format at SharePoint/SLcM and paper-based files
• Perform other related duties as required
Technical Skills
• Ability to assess academic credentials with an in-depth view
• Ability to recognize student patterns and recommends to improve academic policies/procedures
• Experience in maintaining accurate, confidential records
• Extensive project management skills
• Being capable of prioritizing work
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Excellent tactical, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Sound judgment- and decision-making ability to resolve a rank of issues/problems
• Good negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement
• Being initiative and cooperative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Advisory skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
Non-Technical Skills or Attributes
• Fluency in English (oral and written)
• Excellent communication skills with ability to understand cultural diversities
• High-level organizational and operational abilities
• Strong attention to detail and result-oriented
Required Education
• Bachelor in a related field preferably in Business Administration
Required Experience
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in Education and/or managing high school students
• Academic background with a strong preference in the Science and Technology fields preferred.
For more information and to apply, visit http://apptrkr.com/378236. All applications must be submitted through this site for consideration.
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Job Details
Date Posted:
2013-08-02
Job Location:
Saudi Arabia
Job Role:
Education/Training
Company Industry:
Education, Training, and Library
Preferred Candidate
Career Level:
Mid Career
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