Student Success & Accessibility Coordinator

NYUAD Institute; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking a Student Persistence & Accessibility Coordinator to support one-on-one and group initiatives for an international student body, with emphasis on UAE nationals and residents. The role includes administrative duties, event management, and coordinating accessibility programming in collaboration with the Associate Director of Student Persistence and Accessibility.

The coordinator will assist with exam proctoring, organizing accommodations, and planning signature programs

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students and colleagues.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Experience in higher education or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Associate Director of Student Persistence and Accessibility.
• Coordinate accommodations for students of determination (exams, assistive tech, note-taking, accessible materials).
• Coordinate with departments to ensure accessibility to programs, services, and facilities.
• Maintain confidential records of accommodations and interactions.
• Plan and support events and programming, including orientation, resources fair, and social nights.
• Schedule exams, book rooms, and manage exam proctoring with student assistants.
• Monitor contracts and timesheets for student staff and assist with budget tracking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

English proficiency

Time management

Budget tracking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs/Disability Education/Counseling/Psychology

Tools

MS Excel

Adobe design tools

Job description

NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking a Student Persistence & Accessibility Coordinator to support one-on-one and group initiatives for an international student body, with emphasis on UAE nationals and residents. The role includes administrative duties, event management, and coordinating accessibility programming in collaboration with the Associate Director of Student Persistence and Accessibility.

The coordinator will assist with exam proctoring, organizing accommodations, and planning signature programs