Academic Advisor

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

Job summary

An educational institution in the UAE is seeking a liaison to assist with student advising and admissions processes. Responsibilities include providing accurate information, preparing academic plans, and counseling students on academic performance. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and a Baccalaureate Degree. This position is integral in fostering communication between students and faculty while enhancing student success.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills required to engage with students and faculty.
• Basic proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel essential for administrative tasks.
• Knowledge of a foreign language, preferably English, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between faculty and student advising units.
• Provide students with accurate information on admission queries.
• Assist students with registration-related issues.
• Prepare academic schedules and maintain student records.
• Counsel students on academic performance and attendance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, 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.
• 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 student 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

15/04/2026