Academic Advisor

Abu Dhabi University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UAE is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide students on their academic journeys. The role involves providing mentorship, assisting with course planning, and auditing academic progress. Applicants should hold at least a Bachelor's degree, with a preference for a Master's in business or a related field. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in a higher education setting is required, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. The institution encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in a higher education institution.
• English is required, Arabic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship to students on academic progress.
• Assist students in planning courses and overcoming challenges.
• Audit and examine academic progress.
• Consult with faculty on course offerings and special programs.
• Deliver orientation sessions for course planning.
• Help students develop educational career plans.

Skills

Problem-solving

Management

Coordination

Communication

Diplomacy

Good interaction with people

Use of Peoplesoft

Blackboard

Counseling skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree in business or related field

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to provide mentorship to students on issues related to their academic progress and assist them with planning their courses and overcome any educational challenges they may face.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with the colleges in order to provide accurate information on course offerings as per the university policies and procedures.
• Consults regularly with faculty on the most up-to-date information on course offerings, other special programs, or supplemental programs.
• Acts as relevant mediator between Dean/Associate Dean/College Director and Student issues.
• Delivers orientation and training sessions to new student on effective course planning and registration.
• Encodes course schedules and enters the schedule into the registration system before the beginning of the semester.
• Identifies current and potential student needs or problem areas (i.e study plan, curriculum and academic issues) and refers students to respective or designated person to assist with further development.
• Assists existing students with course planning and registration at the opening of the semester.
• Helps students define and develop realistic educational career plans through schedule planning for each semester.
• Encourages students in planning a program consistent with their abilities and interests.
• Discusses and reinforces linkages and relationships between their plan and career options.

REPORTS/DOCUMENTATION

• Audits and examines academic progress of students and determines satisfactory progress towards degree completion.
• Reports audits to the college Dean and Assistant Provost for challenging cases.
• Assigning Proctors for Examinations and proctoring exams.
• Assigning Classroom(s) for examinations.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Minimum Educational Qualifications Required for the Role

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s Degree in business or related field preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience Required

• 3-5 years of experience in a related field.

Nature of Relevant Experience Required

• Higher education institution.

Language - Skills

• English is required.
• Arabic is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Problem-solving, management, coordination, communication, diplomacy, good interaction with people, use of Peoplesoft, blackboard, and counselling skills.

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ADU is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment in ADU is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need, with no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, gender, or any other status protected under UAE law.