Academic Specialist in the Academic Enrichment Program (Open Rank)

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in UAE is seeking an Academic Specialist to enhance student support in the Academic Enrichment Program. The ideal candidate will provide individualized and group support in critical reading, writing, and quantitative reasoning. Candidates should have a Master's degree, experience with diverse students, and strong communication skills. This role focuses on improving student outcomes and meeting program goals.

Benefits

Generous relocation allowance

Educational assistance for dependents

Health and wellness services

Qualifications

• Masters degree with excellence in higher education teaching.
• Experience in planning and assessment.
• Experience in data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the academic experience of students.
• Support students in critical reading and writing skills.
• Assist the Senior Director in administrative tasks.

Skills

Teaching and academic support in Humanities or Social Sciences

Experience working with diverse students

Proficiency in academic coursework support

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Academic Enrichment Program at NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking to appoint a dedicated Academic Specialist to enhance the academic experience of our students. This role involves providing individualized and group support to students assisting with the development and implementation of academic programs and managing various administrative tasks related to student services. A key role of the Academic Specialist is to support students in the Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) particularly in areas of critical reading and thinking writing academic presentation skills and quantitative reasoning. The ideal candidate will be proactive student-focused and skilled in providing academic and administrative support. The position requires a willingness to cooperate and plan alongside faculty to meet individual student needs as well as to help the students meet program outcomes support the program and course curriculum and assist the Senior Director in reaching targeted 4-year graduation rates. The candidate will work with the Senior Director on Administrative tasks as well as data collection and analysis of the programs effectiveness.

The Academic Enrichment program supports 90-100 first-year students annually and continues to advise mentor and track the progress of AEP students in cohorts from their second year through their senior year. The program has a current team of two FTE faculty including the Senior Director one adjunct faculty member and 2 Writing Instructors. The position is designed to support Emirati students who will impact the larger social structure and economic sectors of the UAE.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences engineering social sciences humanities and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanitys shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabis high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together NYUs campuses in New York Abu Dhabi and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination anti-harassment dignity and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning research and teaching.

Students are drawn from among the worlds best. They are bright intellectually passionate and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect understanding and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships graduate-school admissions and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD

At NYUAD we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; its your order for faculty/academic staff to thrive we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff success throughout the academic trajectory providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

Masters degree with consistently demonstrated excellence and experience in higher education teaching and liberal arts Teaching Certification Higher Education Experience

Required Experience

• Experience in teaching and academic support in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
• Experience working with a diverse student body and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Experience and proficiency in supporting students in academic coursework and university transitions.
• Experience and proficiency in the planning coordination and implementation of projects and programs.
• Excellent presentation written and oral communication skills in English.
• Experience in planning and assessment.
• Experience in data collection and analysis.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in equity and inclusion cultural competence and conflict management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty students administrators and external partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to appreciate and incorporate diverse learning styles educational backgrounds and communication styles.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Excellent listening skills to accurately understand others and provide effective feedback.
• Good judgment discretion independence and initiative. A capacity to work collegially and collaboratively.

Preferred Experience

• A strategic thinker who actively seeks to align processes and programs with institutional values and context.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and colleagues.
• Cultural humility and the ability to engage in the process of self-reflection and self-critique to learn about others and examine their own beliefs and cultural identities.