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Head of Admissions Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Riyadh University of Arts جامعة الرياض للفنون
About RUA
RUA is a forward-thinking institution for cross-cultural arts education and creative innovation in the Middle East that fosters bold ideas that inspire progress and transform society by cultivating industry and academic collaboration and rethinking creative education, all while creating a space for global ideas to flourish in a culturally inspiring environment.
- Our Vision
- To be an inspiring beacon of knowledge for future generations, integrating culture and arts, empowering students to discover passions and develop talents while fostering creativity and cultural exchange.
- Our Mission
- To cultivate an innovative educational environment in culture and arts, delivering cutting-edge programs that foster cultural and artistic engagement, enriching both the Saudi and global communities.
- Our Aspirations
- The leading cultural university across the Middle East and North Africa.
- Ranked among top 50 universities worldwide specializing in cultural education.
- A global hub for cultural education and knowledge exchange.
Key Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities
Develop and execute the University's admissions strategy in alignment with the guidance from the President and Board of Trustees (BoT)
Represent the University to external stakeholders in a positive and professional manner
Contribute to the development of the University by meeting admissions targets and ensuring a diverse and high-caliber student body
Strategic Responsibilities
Spearhead and manage the admissions department of the University, ensuring service excellence and operational efficiency
Collaborate with Director – Marketing and Communications, Deans of Academies, Provost, and President to align admissions strategy with the overall University positioning
Develop KPIs for student intake and diversity targets (gender, nationality etc.), regularly monitoring and reporting on admissions targets and performance
Identify key trends driving admissions across various student demographics and personas, and customise admission strategies accordingly
Lead and manage the scholarships budget, optimizing allocation across programs and activities
Operational Responsibilities
Oversee the identification of target cohort profiles across programs and Academies and develop an admissions process that seamlessly enables the conversion of applicants to enrolled students
Develop and manage student recruitment and enrolment budgets including student engagement activities in addition to managing scholarships and financial aid optimizing allocation across programs and Academies
Ensure the effective use of the University’s CRM and SIS systems with the goal of ensuring integrity, accuracy and quality of admissions
Monitor progress against recruitment strategies and targets ensuring analysis is data-led and that market intelligence generated by the Admissions team is captured and used to inform future student marketing and recruitment strategies and plans
Establish the University’s admissions and enrolment policies with the highest standards and ensuring compliance with local higher education regulations.
Skills Requirements:
Proven strategic mindset combined with a track record of execution & delivery excellence
Proven ability in managing and delivering outcomes at scale and complexity
Inclusive approach to leadership, along with strong market knowledge across varied geographies and target student personas
Proven organizational capabilities along with a data-driven, digital-first mindset
Strong interpersonal, persuasion and networking skills
Proven ability to adapt communication and working styles to suit a diverse internal and external audience
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in a Higher Education Admissions role, with preferably 5+ years in a reputed institute specialized in Arts & Culture
Experience in delivering admissions targets and strategies with extensive knowledge across all student admissions and recruitment processes such as designing selection criteria frameworks, engagement, recruitment and conversion campaigns, scholarships and financial aid policies and procedures, etc.
Strong know-how of leading the admissions function in Higher Education for undergraduate, graduate and vocational programs.
Master’s degree is highly preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of the local, regional and international Higher Education sector in Arts and Culture..
Why joining RUA:
RUA represents a platform for discovery, a space where talent is nurtured, and a gateway for Saudi art and culture to the world. We welcome you to join us on this exceptional journey. Together, we will shape the ambitious cultural future of the Kingdom and inspire the world.
As the first of its kind in the MENA region, RUA serves as a center of creativity, knowledge, and innovation, contributing to shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s cultural ecosystem and creative economy, driving the growth of Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Title: Head of Admissions
Company: Riyadh University of Arts جامعة الرياض للفنون
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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