Senior Admissions Specialist

Role Overview

Exeed College is seeking a seasoned Senior Admissions Specialist to help convert student enquiries into enrollments and build trusted relationships with prospective learners. This role is designed for someone who can communicate clearly and persuasively, guide candidates through their academic options, and contribute meaningfully to enrollment growth.

The position is a strategic, high-impact function focused on consultative student engagement, strong pipeline control, and ongoing improvement of admissions workflows. The successful candidate will work closely with prospects, support the university’s enrollment objectives, and help improve both conversion results and student experience.

What You’ll Do

• Connect with prospective students through a consultative, student-centered approach.
• Learn about each candidate’s career aspirations and recommend suitable university programs.
• Present academic offerings in a persuasive, value-focused way.
• Work toward and consistently surpass individual enrollment goals.
• Handle a busy pipeline of quality leads with accuracy and structure.
• Use advanced follow-up and closing methods to improve conversion rates.
• Maintain reliable CRM records and ensure data quality for reporting purposes.
• Review conversion trends and identify opportunities to strengthen performance.
• Share feedback on lead quality and marketing campaign effectiveness.
• Contribute to process improvements and more efficient admissions workflows.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues by sharing effective practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation ability and a consultative sales mindset.
• Comfort in handling complex pipelines and high-value prospects.
• Strategic thinking with a practical problem-solving approach.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and a performance-driven attitude.
• Ability to stay effective under pressure and meet ambitious targets.
• Background in admissions, education consulting, counseling, or sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in admissions, education consulting, or sales.
• Demonstrated success in exceeding enrollment or sales targets.
• Prior experience working with consultative selling methods and high-value prospects.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates. The role is aimed at professionals who are passionate about education, student success, and relationship-driven engagement.