Senior Academic Administrative Officer

Job description / Role

POSITION TYPE:Staff
GRADE/RANK:5s

REPORTS TO:Associate Provost and Chief Academic Officer

The Senior Academic Administrative Officer provides professional and efficient services to the Associate Provost and Chief Academic Officer and support effective management, administration and delivery of college programs and services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Performs a variety of operational and administrative activities in support of the day-to-day functioning of department programs and services. Runs the Director’s Office. Acts as the department’s primary point of contact.
- Extensively interacts with internal and external institutions in a fully professional and service oriented manner ensuring that their information and business needs are met.
- Oversees and mentors the work of junior staff proving day-to-day supervision of tasks and progress of end-results
- Provide operational and administrative support to the colleges/academic units by introducing, updating and maintaining effective systems and procedures.
- Under general supervision of Director, provides advice to the faculty and students in support of effective functioning of the college and in line with university policy and procedures.
- Prepares meaningful and accurate reports or documentation to support the effectiveness of the College/Department, making recommendations for change and improvements.
- Designs and manages efficient work processes and tracking systems to enhance the effectiveness of the College/Department. Significantly coordinates with other functional areas to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Support’s Director in program planning and development.
- Interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding procedures and practices.
- Supports aspects of department budget and related information.
- Coordinates academic and/or staff personnel and administrative matters. Resolves problems that have a significant impact on the overall goals of the department.
- Conducts research, gathers and compiles data/information from multiple sources for preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence on behalf of the department.
- Performs any other tasks as required by Director or designate.

Requirements

- Minimum of 5 years administrative support experience and Bachelor degree from an accredited institution
- Experience working in an administrative role with senior management, preferably in an educational institution.
- Highly computer literate. Advanced Microsoft office computer knowledge and skills.
- Excellent command of written and verbal English. Bilingual Arabic an added advantage.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills; employing diplomacy in all dealings and demonstrating cultural adaptability and flexibility

About the Company

Right Search is a leading Human Resource Consulting Organization with an objective to facilitate the corporate sector to derive their Business operation effectively and efficiently. Our company provides a wide range of recruitment solutions that are configurable to business needs in diverse industry segments all over UAE. At Right Search , we take time to understand our clients need and culture and map it with the skills and aspirations of potential candidates. Our holistic approach to recruitment ensures a correct fit both technically and culturally with our client\\'s organization.