Academic Affairs Coordinator - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE
New York University Abu Dhabi View all jobs
- Abu Dhabi
- DH 16,000-22,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
New York University Abu Dhabi is hiring an Academic Affairs Coordinator to support high-impact community outreach and student enrichment initiatives in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This Higher Education administrative role focuses on academic operations, faculty coordination, and student engagement across prestigious programs including the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program, Summer Academy, PhD Pathways Program, and Arab Film Studio Young Filmmakers Workshop.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: School-College Administration
Salary: 16000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeKey Responsibilities
- Lead registration and enrollment processes for all community academic programs
- Maintain and update high-level class schedules and academic calendars
- Create and manage Brightspace course sites and digital learning platforms
- Coordinate midterm and final grade collection, transcript submission, and academic records management
- Design and administer course evaluations and collect structured student feedback
- Coordinate classroom bookings, virtual meeting links, and academic space logistics
- Manage audio-visual and IT support requests for faculty and students
- Support recruitment, nomination, and selection processes for program participants
- Organize faculty meetings, maintain faculty directories, and manage academic calendars
- Communicate class reminders, attendance tracking, and academic probation coordination
- Support international and local program activities, including travel supervision when required
- Provide classroom assistance as Assistant Instructor when assigned, including lesson preparation, student support, and assignment coordination
- Contribute to academic events, co-curricular programming, and special initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Student Affairs, or related discipline
- Master's degree preferred in Education, Student Affairs, or similar field
- Minimum two years of higher education or student affairs experience
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse student populations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite tools
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced academic environment
- Flexibility to work evenings or weekends when required
- Academic program coordination and operations management
- Student engagement and outreach strategies
- Faculty communication and scheduling coordination
- Learning management systems administration
- Event planning and educational program delivery
- Administrative reporting and documentation
- Opportunity to work within one of the region's top-ranked international universities
- Competitive tax-free salary with housing and education benefits
- Exposure to prestigious academic and leadership development programs
- Collaborative environment supporting Emirati and international student success
- Professional growth within a globally connected academic network
- Inclusive workplace culture grounded in excellence and innovation
New York University Abu Dhabi is a globally recognized research university and part of NYU's international academic network across New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. Ranked among the world's leading institutions, NYU Abu Dhabi combines rigorous liberal arts education with advanced research and community engagement. The university serves a diverse student body from over 120 countries and is committed to academic excellence, leadership development, and meaningful global impact.Job Title Academic Affairs Coordinator - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description Academic Affairs Coordinator - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAEPosition Overview
New York University Abu Dhabi is hiring an Academic Affairs Coordinator to support high-impact community outreach and student enrichment initiatives in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This Higher Education administrative role focuses on academic operations, faculty coordination, and student engagement across prestigious programs including the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program, Summer Academy, PhD Pathways Program, and Arab Film Studio Young Filmmakers Workshop.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: School-College Administration
Salary: 16000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeKey Responsibilities
- Lead registration and enrollment processes for all community academic programs
- Maintain and update high-level class schedules and academic calendars
- Create and manage Brightspace course sites and digital learning platforms
- Coordinate midterm and final grade collection, transcript submission, and academic records management
- Design and administer course evaluations and collect structured student feedback
- Coordinate classroom bookings, virtual meeting links, and academic space logistics
- Manage audio-visual and IT support requests for faculty and students
- Support recruitment, nomination, and selection processes for program participants
- Organize faculty meetings, maintain faculty directories, and manage academic calendars
- Communicate class reminders, attendance tracking, and academic probation coordination
- Support international and local program activities, including travel supervision when required
- Provide classroom assistance as Assistant Instructor when assigned, including lesson preparation, student support, and assignment coordination
- Contribute to academic events, co-curricular programming, and special initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Student Affairs, or related discipline
- Master's degree preferred in Education, Student Affairs, or similar field
- Minimum two years of higher education or student affairs experience
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse student populations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite tools
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced academic environment
- Flexibility to work evenings or weekends when required
- Academic program coordination and operations management
- Student engagement and outreach strategies
- Faculty communication and scheduling coordination
- Learning management systems administration
- Event planning and educational program delivery
- Administrative reporting and documentation
- Opportunity to work within one of the region's top-ranked international universities
- Competitive tax-free salary with housing and education benefits
- Exposure to prestigious academic and leadership development programs
- Collaborative environment supporting Emirati and international student success
- Professional growth within a globally connected academic network
- Inclusive workplace culture grounded in excellence and innovation
New York University Abu Dhabi is a globally recognized research university and part of NYU's international academic network across New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. Ranked among the world's leading institutions, NYU Abu Dhabi combines rigorous liberal arts education with advanced research and community engagement. The university serves a diverse student body from over 120 countries and is committed to academic excellence, leadership development, and meaningful global impact.
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Salary from 16000.00
Salary to 22000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
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