Academic Officer

Glion Institute; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality education is seeking an Academic Officer to support their dynamic academic team. This role involves administrative responsibilities such as managing schedules, coordinating faculty and student activities, and ensuring efficient operations. Ideal candidates will possess a hospitality or business qualification, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking institution that values innovation and service, and contribute to shaping the future of hospitality education in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or administrative roles is essential.
• Must be proficient in MS Office and have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic department in achieving operational goals.
• Coordinate student outings and manage classroom bookings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Service Orientation

Proactivity

Education

Hospitality Qualification

Business Qualification

Tools

MS Office

Moodle

Database Management

Job description

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, ranked in the top 3 for Employer Reputation of Hospitality & Leisure Management graduates by the QS World University Ranking, is part of the Sommet Education Group. Founded in 1954, Les Roches is a Swiss-model private institution offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in hospitality, tourism, and event management. We prepare entrepreneurial and innovative graduates through our campuses in Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Marbella (Spain), and Abu Dhabi (UAE).

Our core values include Development, Distinctiveness, Joint Commitment, Openness, and a Sense of Service.

The Academic Officer supports the Academic Dean and Assistant Deans for Graduate and Undergraduate Programs. The role requires proactive problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail, providing administrative support and handling confidential matters.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities :

• Support the Academic Department to achieve goals and ensure efficient operations.
• Create and update semester schedules, including weekly updates and special schedules for events.
• Assist with faculty workload planning for each semester.
• Create new Moodle courses each semester and manage content updates.
• Assist staff and students with Moodle-related queries.
• Coordinate and organize Visiting Lecturers, liaising with HR for contracts.
• Organize Graduate Study trips.
• Coordinate student outings with procurement.
• Maintain the Academic Calendar.
• Take minutes at academic meetings (Academic Committee, Program Committee, Progression / Award Boards, Faculty Council).
• Manage bookings for classrooms and meeting rooms.
• Support ad hoc projects (e.g., NECHE, Swiss Accreditation).
• Provide general day-to-day faculty assistance and organization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hospitality or Business qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in Higher Education, reception, guest relations, service, or administrative roles.
• Experience working with young adults and in multicultural environments is preferable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Empathetic team player with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Service-oriented, independent, proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic.
• Proficient in Internet, MS Office, and database management.
• Excellent spoken and written English; Arabic is a plus.

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