Office Coordinator- Student Life Department

Job Title:

Office Coordinator- Student Life Department* *

Job Summary:

This position will provide support to the Student Life Department in the
Office of Student Affairs. The support provided by the Office Coordinator is
administrative and clerical utilizing both oral and written communication
skills on a daily basis and includes program coordination. Daily tasks will
include preparing materials for presentations, writing letters, and organizing
meetings and activities that central to the mission of the department. In
support of the Manager of Student Life, Senior Student Life Coordinator and
all activities generated by the unit. The position will assist in all aspects
of planning student programs, events, and activities and large campus events
such as Commencement, New Student Orientation, Global Day, and other key
events. The position works in a cross-functional manner with the
administrative support staff for the Office of Student Affairs. The work
environment is student-centered, solution-oriented and constantly evolving,
with high expectations for accuracy and follow-through with assigned tasks.

Job Description:

Office Coordinator- Student Life Department
American University of Ras Al Khaimah

General information about institution
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-
education institution of Higher Education that provides an integrated
American-style, undergraduate and graduate education. All programs are
accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE; additionally, it is
accredited by the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The
American model of higher education ensures not only skills in specific
academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students
to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues.
AURAK is a young and rapidly growing university. AURAK is located in Ras Al
Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty
of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes -- its
white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and
its sands dunes, and the many historical sites.
AURAK values diversity, inclusiveness and cultural authenticity where all
individuals are treated based on their merits and abilities. AURAK is proud to
be an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all
qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, disability, or age.
Job Purpose & Responsibilities
This position will provide support to the Student Life Department in the
Office of Student Affairs. The support provided by the Office Coordinator is
administrative and clerical utilizing both oral and written communication
skills on a daily basis and includes program coordination. Daily tasks will
include preparing materials for presentations, writing letters, and organizing
meetings and activities that central to the mission of the department. In
support of the Manager of Student Life, Senior Student Life Coordinator and
all activities generated by the unit. The position will assist in all aspects
of planning student programs, events, and activities and large campus events
such as Commencement, New Student Orientation, Global Day, and other key
events. The position works in a cross-functional manner with the
administrative support staff for the Office of Student Affairs. The work
environment is student-centered, solution-oriented and constantly evolving,
with high expectations for accuracy and follow-through with assigned tasks.
Minimum Qualification and Education
Essential: Bachelor's Degree.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Have a customer service background with experience or willingness to be student-centered with services.
* Strong office management skills, including excellent skills in organizing information and setting priorities, including scheduling.
* Knowledge of event planning, preparing and execution
* Excellent administrative skills for an office setting that requires solution-oriented thinking and resource management.
* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is a must and a willingness to learn and use online office management software with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet manipulation.
* Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written, are mandatory.
* Must possess good communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work in a setting with sensitive and confidential student information.
Work Experience
Minimum ‎2-‎4 years' experience in the Secretarial/Administration field.
Language proficiency required
Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage)
Competencies
* Service Excellence-
* Professional Ethics and Integrity-
* Problem-solving-
* Time Management-
* Teamwork-
Reporting line
Manager of the Student Life Department