Study Abroad-Exchange Coordinator - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - AUD American University in Dubai

Description

Study Abroad-Exchange Coordinator

The American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Study Abroad-Exchange Coordinator (Part-

Time Job).

The fundamental responsibility of this position is to increase the number of mutually beneficial international academic exchange programs, and

visiting student programs with select international partnerships; support visiting faculty, scholar programs with academic departments and schools;

and work with academic departments to establish academic pathway programs.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Ensure the implementation of the Student Exchange policies and procedures.

• Plan, organize and direct Student Exchange activities to ensure that services are provided efficiently and effectively while maximizing user
satisfaction and learning.

• Ensure effective evaluation and quality assurance and implement necessary developmental and corrective actions.

• Develop and implement student exchange and visiting program in line with the vision and mission of AUD and feedback from stakeholders.

• Facilitate and work with the President's Office to act as primary point-of-contact for approved visiting international groups and oversee activities
in preparation for welcoming visiting groups.

• Help lead collaborative international program planning, development, and oversight of budgets.

• Coordinate and facilitate student/faculty agreements with selected foreign colleges and universities.

• Serve as point of contact in international institutions for study abroad student and alumni.

• Establish and maintain professional networks with related local, national and international organizations and agencies to support AUD in its
student exchange programs.

• Help identify and implement best practices in international education and conduct program review and evaluation from this perspective.

• Oversee the development of AUD's study abroad and student exchange-visiting program materials, including various social media accounts, and
maintain related repositories with current and accurate information in collaboration with Marketing and the academic schools.

• Create awareness and promote the student exchange program within AUD; educate students and applicants about program benefits and help
prepare them for successful participation.

• In support of the strategic enrollment and globalization efforts, collaborate with AUD faculty and staff and ensure student exchange goals are
incorporated within different activities as appropriate.

• Plan, organize, and monitor the operations of student exchange programs to ensure efficiency and world-class performance.

• Help evaluate the impact of study abroad and student exchange programs and adjust as necessary.

• Perform other tasks and duties that may be from time to time required in order to meet the requirements of the role and the aims of the
University.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree;

• Experience working with, preferably advising university/college students;

• Solid understanding of student needs and exchange programs;

• Computer proficiency/skills;

• Fluent in English; Arabic is preferred.