Academic Advisor

United Arab Emirates University; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE is seeking a liaison officer to assist students with admission and registration. The role includes counseling students on course offerings, preparing academic schedules, and resolving student queries. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and a baccalaureate degree. Knowledge of a foreign language, preferably English, is an advantage. This position provides an opportunity to support students in managing their academic journey and ensuring compliance with university regulations.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills needed for effective communication and support.
• Basic proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel is essential.
• Knowledge of a foreign language, preferably English, is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with admission and registration-related problems.
• Counsel and advise students regarding courses offered.
• Prepare academic schedules and input academic plans into the system.
• Handle student queries and provide accurate information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency (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.
• Track 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.
• Administer 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 Qualifications

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

Experience / Skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

UAEU law graduate student with excellent GPA.