MARIAM ALHOSANI
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Results-driven professional in graduate admissions and recruitment, specialising in applicant services and stakeholder coordination. Excels in application evaluation and security clearance processing, with strong skills in problem solving and collaboration. Experienced in managing admissions systems, data management, and reporting. Dedicated to optimising organisational processes through strategic planning and effective time management.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Specialist
Khalifa University
2024.01 - 2026.09
- Manage and process postgraduate applications from initial review through admission decisions.
- Review and evaluate academic qualifications, transcripts, GPA eligibility, English language proficiency, and supporting documents.
- Evaluate international academic records and grading systems to ensure compliance with University admission requirements.
- Document Admissions Committee decisions and process admission offers through the University record system and relevant databases.
- Maintain accurate applicant records, admission statuses, and workflows across University systems.
- Monitor application queues and follow up on incomplete applications, missing documents, and admissions enquiries.
- Coordinated with academic colleges and internal departments to streamline admissions process.
- Handle applicant enquiries regarding admission requirements, scholarships, degree recognition, and application procedures.
- Prepared admission reports and follow-up lists to provide management with timely applicant status updates.
- Participate in and represent Khalifa University at on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.
- Plan, coordinate, and support postgraduate recruitment events, information sessions, open days, exhibitions, and other on-campus and off-campus activities.
- Represent Khalifa University at recruitment events and engage with prospective students by providing guidance on postgraduate programs, admission requirements, and application procedures.
- Coordinate with academic colleges and relevant stakeholders to support recruitment initiatives and ensure smooth delivery of admissions-related events.
- Supported planning and execution of applicant engagement activities to enhance overall applicant experience.
- Provide guidance and operational support to team members on admissions procedures, application processing, and applicant enquiries.
- Monitor admissions workflows and application progress to support timely processing and ensure required actions are completed.
- Process and follow up on security clearances for postgraduate applicants.
Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Officer
Khalifa University
2017.01 - 2023.01
- Evaluated applicants' academic records and supporting documents to ensure compliance with admission requirements.
- Maintained and updated student records, admissions information, application statuses, and workflows.
- Monitored request-tracker queues and followed up on admissions enquiries and missing documents.
- Managed prospective applicant enquiries and provided information about University programs and recruitment processes.
- Represented the University at recruitment events, enhancing visibility and engagement with prospective students.
- Facilitated registration processes for admission and EmSAT tests to ensure smooth operations. for admission and EmSAT tests.
- Acted as the focal point for the College of Medicine and supported the processing of admission applications.
- Coordinated and supervised medical student interviews, facilitating communication between candidates and interviewers.
- Coordinated with internal departments to support admissions and recruitment activities.
- Coordinated with the Travel and Reservations team regarding visa processing and travel arrangements for international students.
- Executed security clearance procedures for undergraduate and graduate applicants to ensure compliance with regulations. for undergraduate and graduate applicants.
Visitor Centre Coordinator
Masdar Institute of Science & Technology
2014.01 - 2017.01
- Coordinated daily visitor and VIP tours, enhancing overall visitor experience during special events.
- Monitored visitor needs, relaying questions and concerns to staff to ensure timely resolution of operational issues.
- Managed external communications, supplying accurate information to Visitor Centre representatives to streamline visitor interactions.
- Implemented and reviewed Visitor Information Centre operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Processed requests from external organizations, ensuring appropriate follow-up and timely responses.
- Maintained visitor records and organized visit documentation in the shared folder.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Al Ain University
High School Diploma -
Omaymah Bint Abed Al-Mottalib High School
Skills
- Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
- Application & Academic Record Evaluation
- Admissions Systems & Data Management
- Applicant Services & Communication
- Interview Coordination
- Security Clearance Processing
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Reporting & Follow-up
- Time Management
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Leadership & Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Email communication
- Online Research
- Social Media
- English Keyboarding
- English Keyboarding
Personal Information
- Title: Graduate Recruitment & Admissions Specialist
- Nationality: Emirati
Certification
2009 | City & Guilds Certificate in ESOL International - Speaking, 2009 | City & Guilds Certificate in ESOL International - Reading, Writing and Listening, 2009 | 80-hour English Language Course - Education Centre
TECHNICAL SKILLS & LANGUAGES
Arabic - Native
English - Fluent
TRAINING COURSES
- 2026 | Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
- 2026 | Programming Foundations: Databases
- 2026 | Project Management Simplified
- 2026 | Seven Coaching Tips for New Leaders
- 2026 | CRM
- 2025 | Delivering Quality Work
- 2025 | Solving Problems
- 2025 | Building Rapport with Customers
- 2025 | Customer Experience: Service Blueprinting
- 2023 | Business Communication with Ethics and Integrity - HNI, Human Network International
- 2023 | Customer Focus - HNI, Human Network International
- 2022 | Time Management - HNI, Human Network International
- 2022 | Teamwork and Collaboration - HNI, Human Network International
- 2010 | Business IT Skills, Microsoft Office 2010 - UAE Academy
- 2010 | Effective Business Writing Skills - UAE Academy
Timeline
Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Specialist
Khalifa University
2024.01 - 2026.09
Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Officer
Khalifa University
2017.01 - 2023.01
Visitor Centre Coordinator
Masdar Institute of Science & Technology
2014.01 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Al Ain University
High School Diploma -
Omaymah Bint Abed Al-Mottalib High School