School Registrar

About the role

Schools of Modern Skills is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated School Registrar. The role covers keeping accurate student academic records, overseeing registration, managing KHDA registrations, administering the Parent School Contract and preparing statistical enrollment reports.

Key responsibilities

• Manage registration and re-registration processes and deadlines, and support parents with registration queries while complying with KHDA guidelines.
• Maintain up-to-date academic records and administer MOE affairs, school parent contracts and KHDA registrations.
• Organize entrance exams for new students with the Senior Leadership Team under American Curriculum guidelines, and help evaluate them with department heads.
• Review and update the KHDA Parent School Contract, get the Principal's approval, and act as the main point of contact for parents, including follow-ups on signed contracts.
• Assign students to classes per school policy, communicate decisions to parents and arrange parent-Principal meetings when needed.
• Compile enrollment statistics for management, handle exit interviews for transfer requests and identify reasons for transfers.
• Keep abreast of school policies and procedures, inform new parents, and support the Principal with graduation ceremonies and special events.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; additional qualifications in education administration are a plus.
• At least 2 years' experience in a front office role within a school; 1 year as a registrar in a reputable UAE school is desirable.
• Basic proficiency in Arabic and an understanding of Arabic culture are essential.

Required skills

• Strong data entry and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and student information management systems.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills, and ability to work with staff, students and parents.