This position will provide support to the Student Life Department in the Office of Student Affairs. The support provided by the Office Coordinator is administrative and clerical utilizing both oral and written communication skills on a daily basis and includes program coordination. Daily tasks will include preparing materials for presentations, writing letters, and organizing meetings and activities that central to the mission of the department. In support of the Manager of Student Life, Senior Student Life Coordinator and all activities generated by the unit. The position will assist in all aspects of planning student programs, events, and activities and large campus events such as Commencement, New Student Orientation, Global Day, and other key events. The position works in a cross-functional manner with the administrative support staff for the Office of Student Affairs. The work environment is student-centered, solution-oriented and constantly evolving, with high expectations for accuracy and follow-through with assigned tasks.

Office Coordinator- Student Life Department

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

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

This position will provide support to the Student Life Department in the Office of Student Affairs. The support provided by the Office Coordinator is administrative and clerical utilizing both oral and written communication skills on a daily basis and includes program coordination. Daily tasks will include preparing materials for presentations, writing letters, and organizing meetings and activities that central to the mission of the department. In support of the Manager of Student Life, Senior Student Life Coordinator and all activities generated by the unit. The position will assist in all aspects of planning student programs, events, and activities and large campus events such as Commencement, New Student Orientation, Global Day, and other key events. The position works in a cross-functional manner with the administrative support staff for the Office of Student Affairs. The work environment is student-centered, solution-oriented and constantly evolving, with high expectations for accuracy and follow-through with assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualification and Education

Essential: Bachelor's Degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Have a customer service background with experience or willingness to be student-centered with services.
• Strong office management skills, including excellent skills in organizing information and setting priorities, including scheduling.
• Knowledge of event planning, preparing and execution
• Excellent administrative skills for an office setting that requires solution-oriented thinking and resource management.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is a must and a willingness to learn and use online office management software with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet manipulation.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written, are mandatory.
• Must possess good communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a setting with sensitive and confidential student information.

Work Experience

Minimum 2-4 years' experience in the Secretarial/Administration field.

Language proficiency required

Fluent in English & Arabic

Competencies

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

Reporting line

Manager of the Student Life Department