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Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Closing: March 15, 2026

Job Summary:
The 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.

*This role is based in Doha, Qatar.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Develop a comprehensive data driven recruitment strategy that supports
admission and enrolment objectives. This includes:
• Identifying and assessing new market opportunities
• Use market insights and student mobility trends to guide recruitment efforts
• Provide oversight into recruitment activities
• Evaluate and manage relationships with regional partners and vendors

2. Act as lead for several markets by participating in both recruitment and yield
initiatives regionally and internationally. This includes:
• Developing travel plans, and comprehensive visit schedules
• Promoting programs at recruitment events and delivering student recruitment
presentations, and disseminating information on admissions criteria,
requirements and procedures
• Advising and providing detailed information to potential applicants,
students, parents, and/or guidance counselors on admissions criteria and
processes
• Tracking and monitoring recruitment activities
• Updating and maintaining records
• Supports some local or small market recruiting activities, as needed.

3. Reviewing and assessing student applications for admission. This includes:
• Reading hundreds of applications, and making informed decisions on
admissibility during committee reviews
• Verifying the accuracy of information posted on digital platforms and
updating/maintaining records
• Overseeing the applicant journey of priority student groups (ie. Transfer,
Academic Bridge Program (ABP), Deferrals, etc.)
• Making informed referrals and supporting students
• Tracking and monitoring the distribution of financial aid & scholarships

4. Oversee 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.)

5. 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 initiatives
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials, swag, and
print materials.
• Researching and evaluating emerging social media platforms across markets,
and partnerships
• Researching and recommending advertising opportunities

6. Directing 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 Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
2. Minimum of 5+ years’ work experience in highly selective university admissions environment
3. Strong English oral and written communication, reading, and public speaking skills

Minimum Competencies:

1. Must be able to relate positively to a variety of cultures and backgrounds
2. Tact, diplomacy and discretion are essential in the ideal candidate
3. Understanding of international education systems, student mobility trends, and global market
dynamics, as well as English Language Proficiency Exams.
4. Familiarity with global markets and ability to travel seamlessly internationally
5. Solid understanding of university enrollment goals and ability to accurately translate into effective
recruitment techniques with applicants, parents and guidance counselors

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in relevant field
2. Proficiency in one or more additional languages
3. Lived experience working in another jurisdiction

Preferred Competencies:

1. Familiarity and background working with students from the MENA region
2. Knowledge of with Slate, Peoplesoft, Sharepoint and/or other similar systems
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively balance working in a team environment while working
independently during nights and/or weekends with substantial domestic and international travel