Dubai Student Success & Engagement Advisor

Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Dubai

On-site

AED 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Dubai seeks a Student Success Advisor on a fixed-term two-year contract. You will join the Global Student Success Advisor team, supporting pre-arrival to graduation, focusing on engagement, belonging and retention.

You will work with Wellbeing, Student Life, and collaborate with Edinburgh colleagues to deliver proactive student support. The role covers workshops, drop-in sessions, and targeted interventions for designated student groups, reporting to the Dubai Campus

Qualifications

Educated to first degree level; Honours degree from Heriot-Watt University.
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to present effectively to large groups.

Responsibilities

Support pre-arrival, induction and transition activities.
Deliver workshops and information sessions, including peer support.
Identify at-risk students and provide guidance and support.
Monitor engagement indicators and collaborate with Schools and Professional Services.
Provide lifecycle advice from enrolment to graduation and manage wellbeing initiatives.
Deliver targeted retention initiatives and develop student communications.
Develop and deliver WattBuds programme and analyze student data for initiatives.