Registrar

Job Title:

Registrar* *

Posted Today

Job Summary:

To support the mission of AURAK through the incorporation of current trends
and practices that ensure the integrity, accuracy and security of all academic
records and the provision of effective and efficient administrative and
operational functions and quality service in the Registrar's Office. The
University Registrar is responsible for the overall management and supervision
of the administrative and operational functions of the unit and the provision
of quality services to current and past students, faculty and staff whose job
functions relate to this area of operation, as well as to federal agencies as
stipulated in established regulations.

Job Description:

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.
Job Purpose & Responsibilities
To support the mission of AURAK through the incorporation of current trends
and practices that ensure the integrity, accuracy and security of all academic
records and the provision of effective and efficient administrative and
operational functions and quality service in the Registrar's Office. The
University Registrar is responsible for the overall management and supervision
of the administrative and operational functions of the unit and the provision
of quality services to current and past students, faculty and staff whose job
functions relate to this area of operation, as well as to federal agencies as
stipulated in established regulations.
Minimum Qualification and Education
* Essential: Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Management or any other relevant field.
* Desirable: Master's degree in aforementioned fields is preferable.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education/Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) standards for institutional and program accreditation;
* Knowledge of USA system of transcription and registration;
* Knowledge of and experience supervising strategic operations of a Registrar's Office that meet modern day trends, quality assurance, institutional effectiveness and accreditation standards;
* Knowledge of privacy obligations and protocols in operating a Registrar's Office;
* Effective organizational and interpersonal skills;
* Successful experience working with and demonstrating sensitivity to diverse populations;
* Effective leadership, management and student interaction skills.
Work Experience
Essential: Minimum five years' experience in a supervisory or management
position in a Registrar's Office, preferably in the UAE.
Language proficiency required
Essential: Effective oral and written communication in English and Arabic.
Competencies
* Service Excellence-
* Professional Ethics and Integrity-
* Problem-solving-
* Time Management-
* Teamwork-
Reporting line
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success