Senior Officer – Alumni engagement and Career Services

Department of Alumni and Career Services, Office of Student Success 

The Senior Officer – Alumni Engagement and Career Services supports the mission of the Alumni and Career Services Department within the Student Success Office by strengthening alumni engagement, enhancing student employability, and delivering impactful career services programs.

The role contributes to building meaningful relationships with alumni, employers, and industry partners while supporting students and graduates in developing career readiness skills, accessing internship and employment opportunities, and building sustainable professional networks. The position also supports the organization of career events, alumni initiatives, and employer engagement activities that contribute to graduate success and institutional reputation.

Senior Officer – Alumni engagement and Career Services

Department of Alumni and Career Services, Office of Student Success 

General Information About Institution

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-education institution of Higher Education that provides an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education. All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE; additionally, it is accredited by the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The American model of higher education ensures not only skills in specific academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues. AURAK is a young and rapidly growing university.  AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region.  The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes — its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sands dunes, and the many historical sites.

AURAK values diversity, inclusiveness and cultural authenticity where all individuals are treated based on their merits and abilities.  AURAK is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or age.

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

The Senior Officer – Alumni Engagement and Career Services supports the mission of the Alumni and Career Services Department within the Student Success Office by strengthening alumni engagement, enhancing student employability, and delivering impactful career services programs.

The role contributes to building meaningful relationships with alumni, employers, and industry partners while supporting students and graduates in developing career readiness skills, accessing internship and employment opportunities, and building sustainable professional networks. The position also supports the organization of career events, alumni initiatives, and employer engagement activities that contribute to graduate success and institutional reputation.

Minimum Qualification and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Mass Communication, Education, Liberal Arts, or a related field.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and revise operating practices to improve efficiency.
• Record of accomplishment of fostering collaboration and lasting partnerships.
• Superior organization skills and ability to complete projects.
• Projects in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of international higher education systems preferred American model.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy, and working with individuals from different cultures.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years post bachelor’s degree professional work experience in an organization.
• Work experience in an organizational setting that is customer facing.
• A proven understanding of Higher Education.
• Demonstrable experience of working with groups of students and alumni and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience of working with employers.

Language proficiency required

Fluent in English and Arabic

Competencies

• Service Excellence-
• Professional Ethics and Integrity-
• Problem-solving-
• Time Management-
• Teamwork-

Reporting line

Manager, Alumni and Career Services Department