Academic Advisor

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UAE is seeking a professional to act as a liaison between faculty and student services. Responsibilities include assisting students with registration, preparing academic schedules, and resolving queries. Strong interpersonal skills and a Bachelor's degree are required. Preferred candidates are UAEU law graduates with a high GPA. Closing date for applications is January 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to assist and counsel students.
• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of English as a foreign language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between faculty and departments to provide information.
• Assists students with admission and registration issues.
• Tracks student results and prepares academic schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency particularly MS Word and MS Excel

Knowledge of one foreign language preferably English

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Job description

Job Description

Acts as a liaison between the faculty and the Department of Admissions and Registration and the student advising unit to provide students with accurate and timely information in response to their queries. Performs some or all of the duties listed below as assigned.

• Assists students with admission and registration related problems.
• Counsels and provides advice to students regarding courses that are offered by the faculty.
• Collates and receives student results and sends the same to Admissions and Registration Department. Also prepares statistics detailing students results and status.
• Handles and resolves student queries and problems and provides them with the correct information.
• Prepares academic schedules and inputs academic plans into the student information system.
• Records course syllabus offered by the college according to the credit hour system.
• Tracks a clearance form for all the students.
• Orientation and induction plan for new students.
• Initial meetings with students accused of misconduct.
• Communicates and advises to students on issues related to academic performance and attendance.
• Processes requests for student transfers in accordance with university regulations.
• Administers Critical skills exam.
• Assists students with the preparation of their academic plans and follows up to ensure compliance.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualification

• Interpersonal skills
• Basic computer proficiency particularly MS Word and MS Excel
• Knowledge of one foreign language preferably English
• Baccalaureate Degree

Preferred Qualification

UAEU law graduate student with excellent GPA

Expected Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Basic computer proficiency particularly MS Word and MS Excel
• Knowledge of one foreign language preferably English
• Baccalaureate Degree

Close Date

Kindly apply before the closing date.

15/01/2026