Student Recruitment Officer

1 day ago


Manama, Manama, Bahrain Gulf University Bahrain Full time 40,000 - 60,000 per year

Job Profile

Job Title: Student Recruitment Officer

Department: Admission & Registration Unit

At Gulf University we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our Student Recruitment Office at Gulf University.

As a Student Recruitment Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of our student recruitment plans and targets. Your primary responsibility will be to optimize and deliver our student recruitment strategy to the highest standard.

To excel in this role, you should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to motivate and engage a team. Proven experience in student recruitment, marketing, or outreach is essential. You will demonstrate your expertise in utilizing both traditional and digital marketing tactics to reach new audiences. Proficiency in social media marketing will be crucial in effectively promoting our university to potential students.

Collaboration will be a key aspect of this role, as you will closely work with the Public Relation team and other colleagues to coordinate and shape the delivery of our student recruitment activities. You will also play a role in reporting, ensuring a data-informed approach to enhance our strategies.

If you are passionate about marketing, possess a background in student recruitment, and are looking for a management position, this role presents an exciting opportunity for career growth. Join us as we embark on an ambitious journey of growth and work together to achieve our targets and provide future students with a remarkable university experience at Gulf University.

  • Expected Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or master's degree in marketing or degrees in the associated field, Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution
  • At least 2 years of experience in any marketing field with 1 year of experience in digital marketing
  • Preferred to have Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:
  • Ability to contribute to and develop integrated marketing campaigns to promote a service, or idea.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
  • Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
  • Ability to evaluate and compare different offers from various providers.
  • Skill in the configuration and use of computerized database programs
  • Negotiation skills
  • Multi-tasking abilities
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Develops, coordinates, and delivers outreach programs and marketing strategies, including community workshops, retreats, and related recruitment efforts; arranges visits and tours for prospective students and parents.
  • Develops and maintains partnerships between the university, local schools, alumni networks, community partners, and other identified groups throughout the assigned territory/population.
  • Develops and maintains a database of potential candidates.
  • Coordinates university participation in local, regional, and international recruitment fairs, conferences, and related outreach events; coordinates event-specific organizational aspects, promotional materials, and information from the university and its colleges, educational programs, and degrees.
  • Participates in and/or organizes and implements all aspects of general, college, and program-oriented events utilizing presentation and promotional materials.
  • Visits middle schools, high schools, and colleges; speaks to groups and individual students; meets with school counselors, administrators and/or other constituent groups to promote outreach activities and as required to assist other recruiters.
  • Conducts market research to collect information on what is available in the higher education sector.
  • Responds to students' and candidates' inquiries.
  • Acts as the focal person for internal coordination of student recruitment and financial aid and/or scholarship information and deadlines.
  • Prepares reports and proposals regarding recruitment and outreach activities and responds to inquiries from students and minority agencies.
  • Creates, packages, monitors, and distributes resource materials for student recruitment and retention programs; develops mentorship programs; analyzes trends in recruitment and retention programs; develops strategies for program evaluation.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
  • Documents needed:

· GU Job Application Form (downloaded from the university website)

· Copy of earned credential (Bachelor, Master)

· Curriculum Vitae

· Cover letter with a motivational statement

· Two referees' contact details (email and telephone number)

· Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract


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