Assistant director of admissions

Location: Doha, QatarJob Closing: March 15, 2026Job SummaryThe Assistant Director of Admissions works closely with the Director of Admissions in driving student application and enrollment growth globally and contributes to long-term strategic planning. Responsibilities include proposing, developing, executing and monitoring outreach strategies, such as leading recruitment tours with other universities, school visits, fair participation, and virtual events. The Assistant Director will be expected to maintain high visibility within industry-specific organizations and ensure continuous outreach to college counselors across the globe, to cultivate markets. The Assistant Director will interact with all appropriate external constituencies including but not limited to secondary schools, foundation programs, colleges and universities, government agencies and corporations. The role includes 10-15 weeks of travel for recruitment annually.In addition, the Assistant Director will be an active participant in the review and selection of applications for admission.Principal AccountabilitiesDevelop a comprehensive data driven recruitment strategy that supports admission and enrolment objectives. This includes:Identifying and assessing new market opportunitiesUse market insights and student mobility trends to guide recruitment effortsProvide oversight into recruitment activitiesEvaluate and manage relationships with regional partners and vendorsAct as lead for several markets by participating in both recruitment and yield initiatives regionally and internationally. This includes:Developing travel plans, and comprehensive visit schedulesPromoting programs at recruitment events and delivering student recruitment presentations, and disseminating information on admissions criteria, requirements and proceduresAdvising and providing detailed information to potential applicants, students, parents, and/or guidance counselors on admissions criteria and processesTracking and monitoring recruitment activitiesUpdating and maintaining recordsSupports some local or small market recruiting activities, as needed.Review and assess student applications for admission. This includes:Reading hundreds of applications, and making informed decisions on admissibility during committee reviewsVerifying the accuracy of information posted on digital platforms and updating/maintaining recordsOverseeing the applicant journey of priority student groups (ie. Transfer, Academic Bridge Program (ABP), Deferrals, etc.)Making informed referrals and supporting studentsTracking and monitoring the distribution of financial aid & scholarshipsOversee the management of special events and tours hosted both on- and off- campus. This includes:Internal stakeholders like Qatar Foundation (QF), Ministry of Education & Higher Education (MOEHE), Education City universities, etc.External stakeholders like CIS institutes/fairs, international counsellor fly-ins, high profile dignitaries, tour operators, etc.Work closely with the Director of Admissions and NU-Q’s Marketing Communications & Public Affairs and Communication office to provide strategic guidance and support on institutional marketing initiatives. This includes:Writing and editing targeted communications to support strategic initiativesDeveloping content for marketing and/or promotional materials, swag, and print materials.Researching and evaluating emerging social media platforms across markets, and partnershipsResearching and recommending advertising opportunitiesDirect the work of student staff and volunteers in defined activities.Assigning and checking the work and serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a relevant fieldMinimum of 5+ years’ work experience in highly selective university admissions environmentStrong English oral and written communication, reading, and public speaking skillsMinimum CompetenciesMust be able to relate positively to a variety of cultures and backgroundsTact, diplomacy and discretion are essential in the ideal candidateUnderstanding of international education systems, student mobility trends, and global market dynamics, as well as English Language Proficiency Exams.Familiarity with global markets and ability to travel seamlessly internationallySolid understanding of university enrollment goals and ability to accurately translate into effective recruitment techniques with applicants, parents and guidance counselorsPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in relevant fieldProficiency in one or more additional languagesLived experience working in another jurisdictionPreferred CompetenciesFamiliarity and background working with students from the MENA regionKnowledge of with Slate, Peoplesoft, Sharepoint and/or other similar systemsDemonstrated ability to effectively balance working in a team environment while working independently during nights and/or weekends with substantial dom