Academic Operations Coordinator

Ajman University; Ajman; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajman University is seeking an organized Instructor Assistant to provide essential administrative and academic support to the Department of Sociology. The role reports to the Head of the Department and focuses on course management, faculty support, and student coordination.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and LMS platforms, and the ability to multitask under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field (sociology background not required).
• Experience in academic administration or office management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and LMS platforms.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong English communication; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of academic records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of the Department with scheduling, document preparation, and correspondence.
• Prepare faculty timetables, class schedules, and room bookings.
• Format PowerPoint presentations, exams, and course materials as required.
• Upload course content and resources to the LMS (Moodle or Blackboard).
• Assist in exam formatting and organization of assessments.
• Maintain organized digital and physical archives of course materials and student records.
• Serve as a point of contact for students regarding course materials, deadlines, and queries.
• Assist students with registration, schedules, and university policies.
• Support faculty in monitoring student attendance and academic progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

LMS platforms

Job description

Ajman University is seeking an organized Instructor Assistant to provide essential administrative and academic support to the Department of Sociology. The role reports to the Head of the Department and focuses on course management, faculty support, and student coordination.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and LMS platforms, and the ability to multitask under deadlines.