Scheduling Specialist

American University of Ras Al Khaimah; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ras Al Khaimah seeks a Scheduling Specialist responsible for coordinating academic schedules and maintaining data integrity. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in reporting tools. Arabic proficiency is preferred. This role involves working independently and ensures timely reporting across the academic lifecycle, supporting registration operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related).
• 4–6 years of experience in academic scheduling or data-driven academic administration.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and coordination of academic schedules and final examination timetables.
• Ensuring scheduling accuracy and data integrity.
• Providing registration-related operational support.

Skills

Strong analytical and data reconcile skills

Advanced proficiency in reporting tools

High accuracy in data handling

Strong organizational and deadline-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Title and Institution

Scheduling Specialist — American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Overview

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-educational 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 Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sand dunes, and its 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 Scheduling Specialist is responsible for the preparation, coordination, and maintenance of academic schedules, final examination timetables, and academic planning datasets. The role supports institutional academic operations by ensuring scheduling accuracy, data integrity, and timely reporting across the academic lifecycle, and provides registration-related operational support, operating in a technical and analytical capacity to produce well-structured schedules, reports, and data outputs that support the effective operations, planning, and coordination of the Office of the Registrar.

Minimum Qualification and Education

Bachelor’s degree required (Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or a related discipline). Master’s degree preferred.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Strong analytical and data reconcile skills with the ability to interpret complex academic scheduling and enrollment data.
• Advanced proficiency in reporting tools, spreadsheets, dashboards, and academic planning systems.
• High accuracy in data handling, reconciliation, and documentation.
• Strong organizational and deadline-management skills in fixed academic cycle environments.
• Ability to work independently within defined authority and escalate issues appropriately.
• Solid understanding of academic calendars, scheduling principles, and higher education regulations.

Work Experience

• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in academic scheduling, institutional planning, registrar operations, or data-driven academic administration within a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated experience in academic scheduling, exam timetabling, and enrollment-related data analysis.
• Proven experience working with academic datasets, student information records, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Experience supporting registration and enrollment operations, reporting.

Language Proficiency

Professional written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency preferred.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Data Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork

Reporting line

University Registrar