Registrar (UAE National)

Role overview

Aldar Education is hiring a Registrar in Abu Dhabi to support admissions, enrolments, and student registration across its owned, operated, and managed schools. The role sits within a large and expanding education network that serves learners from nursery to adult education, offering a wide range of curricula and support services. The position is intended for UAE Nationals.

The organisation is one of Abu Dhabi’s leading education groups, with a substantial and growing presence across the emirate. Its work is aligned with Abu Dhabi’s wider educational and economic goals, including the vision for a sustainable, knowledge-based future.

Core purpose of the role

The Registrar will be responsible for driving enrolment and registration activity, maintaining accurate student records, supporting parents through the admissions journey, coordinating with school leadership and head office teams, and ensuring compliance with the relevant education authority requirements.

Key duties

• Take overall ownership of school enrolment and registration activity, working closely with the school leadership team and the head office enrolments function.
• Maintain precise and up-to-date records for applications, registrations, and enrolments so daily figures remain accurate.
• Meet parents after enrolment to walk them through registration steps, curriculum details, fee information, and eSIS-related requirements, while ensuring all documents are completed correctly.
• Handle registration queries, phone calls, and emails promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate the assessment process with the academic team whenever needed to keep enrolment workflows efficient.
• Manage the waiting list where applicable, keeping parents informed in a timely way and updating them on application progress.
• Maintain registration files for both new and continuing students.
• Stay current on ADEK rules and procedures and ensure the enrolment and registration process remains compliant.
• Administer eSIS processes, including student registration, withdrawals, transfers, and pre-transition activities.
• Build and sustain a strong working relationship with ADEK’s student affairs department.
• Ensure all parent-facing areas are tidy, uncluttered, and welcoming.
• Handle enquiries, assess lead quality, and act as the first point of contact for prospective parents.
• Support school tours as part of the front-of-house team and deliver them to a high standard for parents and visitors.
• Attend SLT meetings when required and provide enrolment updates.
• Collaborate with the PRE to identify approaches for attracting new enrolments and improving retention.
• Manage the re-enrolment process with the PRE and provide regular progress analysis to the Head of Enrolments and Principal.
• Prepare weekly and monthly enrolment reports and projections for the Head of Enrolments.
• Attend networking events, run and support enrolment events, and strengthen relationships with feeder nurseries and schools.
• Represent Aldar Education’s standards and ethos to prospective families.
• Work closely with the Admissions Officer to share tasks, provide enrolment support, and cover absences when needed.
• Carry out additional tasks requested by reporting managers in a timely manner.

Qualifications and experience

A bachelor’s degree is required. The ideal candidate should have experience working as an Admissions or Registrar professional in the education sector, be based in Abu Dhabi, and have knowledge of the local market and competitors. At least 2 years of experience in a customer-facing role in the region is required. Strong experience with CRM and SIS systems, along with prior data management experience, is also expected.

Skills and competencies

The role requires strong English communication skills, both written and verbal. Arabic language ability is preferred. The candidate should bring excellent interpersonal skills for working with parents in a multicultural environment, solid office management capability, a professional approach, and a strong focus on student welfare and respectful conduct within the school community. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset is important.

What the employer offers

Aldar Education provides a competitive package that includes medical coverage, flights, housing, and free school places for children. The organisation also places strong emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training, giving staff access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to learn from and support others.

Additional information

This position is part of a broader, future-focused education environment that values innovation, child-centered learning, and staff development. The employer welcomes candidates who are forward-thinking and eager to meet both the challenges and opportunities of a growing school network.

Terms and conditions

The job description is not exhaustive, and the employer may update it at any time. The company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Preference and encouragement are given to UAE Nationals as part of the organisation’s national development strategy. The employer is also committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.