Student Success Advisor & Academic Planning

MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

MBZUAI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Student Advising Specialist to support student success through individualized guidance and proactive planning across the academic journey.

You will collaborate with the Associate Head of Student Advising, Academic Excellence, faculty, and various departments to monitor progress, maintain advising records, and contribute to orientation, workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in student advising, student affairs, academic support, student success, counselling support, or higher education administration.
• Experience providing individualized guidance and support to students in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge of academic policies, degree progression, advising practices, and student-support services.
• Experience monitoring student progress, supporting early intervention, and coordinating referrals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience maintaining confidential student records and preparing advising reports.
• Proficiency with student information systems, advising platforms, Customer Relationship Management systems, and reporting tools.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse and international student populations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advisor for an assigned student caseload and provide individualized guidance on academic requirements, course planning, academic progression, research milestones, and degree completion.
• Assist students in developing academic and professional plans aligned with their strengths, interests, and goals.
• Explain relevant University policies, procedures, requirements, timelines, and available support services.
• Support students in navigating matters such as academic standing, probation, withdrawals, leaves of absence, appeals, and other academic processes.
• Refer students to the Registrar’s Office, academic departments, or relevant internal stakeholders where formal decisions or specialist guidance are required.

Job description

MBZUAI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Student Advising Specialist to support student success through individualized guidance and proactive planning across the academic journey.

You will collaborate with the Associate Head of Student Advising, Academic Excellence, faculty, and various departments to monitor progress, maintain advising records, and contribute to orientation, workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives.