The purpose of this role is to coordinate various events and activities for students, to increase their satisfaction with campus life and enhance their overall educational experience.
Responsibilities - Serves as one of the primary organizers for all on campus and off campus student events such as: New Student Orientation, UAE National Day, Flag Day, Pink Day, Earth day, etc.
- Nominates and trains volunteer students to participate in events organized by the Student Affairs department .
- Liaises with local universities to establish facilities agreements, plan competitive and recreational sporting events, and other friendly matches/activities.
- Provides support to the coaches and sports teams, to develop sports and recreational events and increase engagement in wellness and fitness related activities.
- Supervises student club formation by processing student requests, facilitating the election process, and supporting students with the coordination of their club events and activities.
- Receives student inquiries, requests for services (i.e. housing, transportation, visas) and shares details with the supporting units as needed.
- Liaises with the colleges and other administrative units to ensure operational effectiveness for services and programs provided for students.
- Maintains all essential office documents and files for efficient reporting and auditing purposes.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
- 1-2 years of experience in a higher education setting or similar role
- Event management experience
- Demonstrated ability to work with students in a diverse and multicultural community
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- English is a must, English + Arabic is an added advantage
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in some instances
- Exercise sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality, as needed
- Proficiency with various information technology tools
