Academic Advisor

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

Job summary

An academic institution in Dubai is seeking a student advisor to assist students with admission and registration processes, provide course counseling, and manage academic plans. Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate Degree and possess strong interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in MS Office applications. Fluency in English is preferred, and familiarity with academic regulations is beneficial. This role offers an opportunity to support students in their educational journey within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to assist and counsel students.
• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel for administrative tasks.
• Fluency in a foreign language, preferably English.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with admission and registration issues.
• Counsel students on course offerings and academic planning.
• Prepare academic schedules and manage student data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel)

Knowledge of a foreign language (preferably English)

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Job description

Job DescriptionActs 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 Qualification Interpersonal skills
• Basic computer proficiency particularly MS Word and MS Excel
• Knowledge of one foreign language preferably English
• Baccalaureate DegreePreferred QualificationUAEU law graduate student with excellent GPAExpected Skills Interpersonal skills
• Basic computer proficiency particularly MS Word and MS Excel
• Knowledge of one foreign language preferably English
• Baccalaureate DegreeClose Date Kindly apply before the closing date.15 / 01 / 2026ApplyDepartmentDivisionGradePosting NumberPosition Number