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New York University

<div>Position Summary:
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NYU&rsquo;s Stern School of Business has an exciting opportunity available for an Associate Director, Communications at our Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) as it evolves its strategy and strengthens its role as a trusted navigator through rapidly changing times. The Center for Sustainable Business&rsquo;s Associate Director of Communications bridges the gap between leading-edge research, experiential education, and practical impact. The Center aims to unleash the transformative potential of business to solve societal challenges at speed and scale. The Associate Director will develop and lead the execution of communications, content, and public events for CSB. The selected candidate will promote CSB thought leadership and programming on sustainable business to target audiences within and beyond the Stern community through content creation and strategic communications and marketing. They will develop and lead the execution of strategy for public events aligned with CSB&rsquo;s strategic research and thought leadership activities, including an annual conference for a large corporate and investor audience, panel discussions, and workshops. The Associate Director will also oversee the production of internal and external materials and ensure that savvy digital communications efforts provide key audiences with up-to-date and accessible information about CSB programs, tools, and research. In addition, they will develop, track, evaluate, and report on metrics of success and adapt strategies to grow and improve outreach results over time.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
This is a 2 year fixed-term position, with a start date ASAP.</b></div>
Qualifications:
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The selected candidate must have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience in communications, content creation, social media, public relations, marketing, events, or journalism. Exceptional storytelling ability across formats and channels, and an understanding of how to adapt messages and approaches for different platforms and audiences, are required. Proven ability to create content that performs&mdash;you've built audiences, driven engagement, and can point to content that actually changed behavior or sparked conversation&mdash;is also required. A Master's degree in a related field such as communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, business, public administration, sustainability, or environmental studies is preferred. Seven years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, events, or journalism is preferred.</div>
Additional Information:
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In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $75,000.00 to USD $95,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.</div><div></div><div><br>
New York University Stern School of Business, located in the heart of Greenwich Village and deeply connected with the City for which it is named, is one of the nation&rsquo;s premier management education schools and research centers. NYU Stern offers a broad portfolio of transformational programs at the graduate, undergraduate and executive levels, all of them enriched by the dynamism and deep resources of one of the world&rsquo;s business capitals. NYU Stern is a welcoming community that inspires its members to embrace and lead change in a rapidly transforming world.<br>
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For more information about working at NYU please visit our website at: http://www.nyu.edu/about/careers-at-nyu.html.
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NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.<br>
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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.</div></div><div></div>

Associate Director, Communications, Center for Sustainable Business

<div>Position Summary:
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Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Tax Manager reporting to Director of Financial Operations and Strategic Initiatives.</div><div></div><div><br>
The candidate will require a strong background in indirect tax and direct tax in the UAE. The role is responsible for in-depth review of supporting documentation to identify the nature of transaction and determine tax recovery treatment. The incumbent is required to keep up to date with all changes in the tax regulations and provide advice to the various stakeholders within the University to ensure that all transactions, programs and projects that would attract tax implications are accounted for and reconciled. This role also requires liaison with various UAE regulatory and external bodies.</div><div></div><div><br>
In addition to the above one would need working knowledge of GCC and international tax legislation, including direct tax and indirect tax. Proven experience in managing complex tax compliance matters and tax audits.</div><div>
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.</div><div></div><div><br>
Tax Manager would lead internal Tax technology implementations (including Tax Dashboard, Tax Matrix, E-Return, E-Invoicing etc.), hold technical design discussions with IT Team to implement new process coupled Tax accounting knowledge to identify potential calculation/system challenges.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Detection and evaluation of risks as well as opportunities regarding respective tax issues (CIT, VAT, TP &amp; WHT where applicable across the GCC and other jurisdictions)</li><li>
Act as a focal point for all tax related matters</li><li>
Identifying potential tax planning opportunities within the remit of the tax legislation</li><li>
Working with internal stakeholders to define, implement, review and improve quality control, including identification of internal risks and solution to mitigate them</li><li>
Closely monitor changes in tax legislation across the GCC region, proactively identifying potential impacts on the business and advising on mitigation strategies</li><li>
Identify opportunities to optimize tax positions and mitigate tax risks, contributing to the overall financial health of the company</li><li>
Design and produce quarterly VAT Performance Dashboard</li><li>
Manage and prepare annual corporate income tax returns and periodic VAT returns (both UAE and KSA (if applicable), ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>
Oversee the preparation of transfer pricing documentation (if applicable), collaborating closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders</li><li>
Manage and prepare VAT refunds and Voluntary Disclosures if applicable</li><li>
Support the implementation of relevant tax updates and training for finance, accounting, internal control, and other departments as needed, for example, the implementation of E-invoicing as required by the UAE legislation which will involve managing multiple internal and external stakeholders, working closely with consultants and external providers</li><li>
Foster strong working relationships with colleagues across various functions (finance, accounting, controlling, legal, IT, etc.) and within the broader tax community including delivering tax related workshops to internal groups and departments</li><li>
Discuss the different solutions and how to use ancillary technology to automate/streamline the VAT/Tax process</li><li>
Other activities / responsibilities related to overall Departmental function, as may be assigned from time to time</li><li>
Responsibility for ensuring data collection, review, recovery assessment, system reconciliation, preparation, filing and payment/refund of VAT</li><li>
Responsibility for ensuring accuracy and completeness of accounting for VAT in the general ledger in accordance with business timetable</li><li>
Ownership of process for the preparation, validation and filing of Quarterly VAT returns in compliance with the UAE VAT regulations</li><li>
Review vendor and customer contracts and other engagements to rationalize any VAT implications for business and operational requirements</li><li>
Maintaining accurate accounts and mandatory tax records of the company and dealing with financial irregularities and taking remedial measures to rectify the same</li><li>
Responsibility for ensuring any changes in the business are understood and the appropriate actions planned and taken to ensure proper reporting and compliance of VAT</li><li>
Development and implementation of continuous improvement plan to drive increased quality, efficiency and exceed stakeholder expectations</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:
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Required Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in a related field</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Master's degree in ACCA/CA/CPA or similar professional qualification will be preferred</li></ul><div><b>
Required Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
5+ years of finance and VAT/indirect tax experience. Experience in higher education institutions, multi-national organization, and / or highly decentralized organization will be considered an advantage. Experience in VAT functional and technical implementation</li><li>
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and Oracle based ERP systems</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
Demonstrated high level of technical skills with computer-based systems, data compilation, and analytics. Driven by timelines; ability to set priorities and to work comfortably in a fast-paced, fluid, deadline driven environment while providing accurate information</li><li>
Ability to work independently, with stated objectives and only general guidance and oversight</li><li>
Excellent oral presentation, written communication and organizational skills</li></ul>
Additional Information:
<h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About NYUAD</b></h6><div>
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU&rsquo;s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.</div></div>

Tax Manager - Accounting

<div>Position Summary:
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University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Stewardship Communications Specialist is responsible for oversight of a tiered donor acknowledgment process that includes drafting, editing, and coordinating both template and highly customized gift acknowledgment letters on behalf of the University President, the Board Chair, and the Senior Vice President for Development. Draft acknowledgments to top donors that convey gift impact and gratitude, highlight the University's priorities, and reflect appropriate nuance in tone and messaging. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all acknowledgments by fact-checking gift documentation, evaluating and monitoring the accuracy and efficiency of systems used for acknowledging donors, including generating metrics, and recommend better processes in support of these goals. Maintain the organization&rsquo;s style guide and advise colleagues on dean&rsquo;s acknowledgments and best practices in acknowledgment writing and related communications.</div><div></div><div><br>
UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.</div>
Qualifications:
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Required Education:</b><br>
Bachelor's Degree<br>
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<b>Preferred Education:</b><br>
Bachelor's Degree in English, writing, or related academic discipline<br>
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<b>Required Experience:</b><br>
3+ years experience in Development, Alumni Relations, Stewardship, or Communications for a large institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience<br>
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<b>Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:</b><br>
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with an exceptional eye for detail</div><div>
Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and experience interfacing with senior level executives and their staff; ability to analyze and synthesize information and data from multiple sources to create clear, cohesive writing in a specific voice/tone</div><div>
Proven ability to manage complex processes and competing deadlines independently with appropriate discernment</div><div>
Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills and Google Suite equivalents<br>
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<b>Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:</b><br>
Experience working with a CRM or comparable database</div>
Additional Information:
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In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $83,600.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
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NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.<br>
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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.</div></div>

Stewardship Communications Specialist

<div>Position Summary:
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Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply</b></p><p></p><p><br>
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Assistant Director, Project Management reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.</p><p><br>
</p><p>This role serves as the strategic integrator for the division, leading enterprise-level planning, governance, assessment, and resource optimization across eight departments, 80+ FTE, and 2,000+ students.</p><p></p><p><br>
The position provides executive advisory leadership to shape divisional priorities, align operations with institutional strategy, and ensure measurable impact on student success, retention, and engagement. The incumbent drives cross-functional transformation initiatives; establishes governance frameworks for data, communications, professional development, and budget planning; and ensures divisional readiness for accreditation, compliance, and institutional reporting.</p><p></p><p><br>
This role operates at the intersection of strategy, analytics, finance, and organizational development, translating institutional vision into executable roadmaps while building divisional capacity and accountability.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p></p><p><i><br>
Divisional Strategy, Governance &amp; Transformation</i></p><ul><li>
Serve as strategic advisor to the Associate Vice Chancellor on divisional planning, performance, and risk</li><li>
Lead the development, execution, and monitoring of the Student Affairs strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with NYUAD and One NYU institutional priorities</li><li>
Establish governance frameworks for cross-departmental initiatives, ensuring clarity of decision rights, accountability, and performance metrics</li><li>
Oversee divisional change management initiatives, ensuring adoption, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes</li><li>
Identify operational risks and performance gaps; develop mitigation strategies and executive-level recommendations</li></ul><p>
 <i>Institutional Effectiveness, Data Strategy &amp; Analytics</i></p><ul><li>
Architect and govern a comprehensive divisional assessment and performance management framework aligned with accreditation and institutional KPIs</li><li>
Provide executive-level analysis of student engagement, retention indicators, learning outcomes, and subpopulation performance trends</li><li>
Lead predictive and exploratory analytics initiatives to identify early intervention opportunities and strategic investment areas</li><li>
Represent Student Affairs in institutional data governance conversations across NYU New York and NYU Shanghai</li><li>
Ensure data integrity, compliance tracking, and reporting accuracy for mandatory training, accreditation, and institutional audits</li><li>
Supervise and develop a graduate analytics team, building internal analytical capacity</li></ul><p>
 <i>Financial Stewardship &amp; Resource Optimization</i></p><ul><li>
Lead the annual divisional planning and budget cycle, aligning financial investments with strategic priorities and measurable outcomes</li><li>
Develop financial modeling and cost-benefit analyses for new initiatives and resource allocation decisions</li><li>
Advise divisional leadership on budget trade-offs, long-term resource planning, and operational efficiencies</li><li>
Establish accountability frameworks to promote fiscally responsible decision-making across departments</li><li>
Partner with Finance to monitor budget performance, forecast risks, and recommend reallocations</li></ul><p>
 <i>Executive Communications &amp; Institutional Positioning</i></p><ul><li>
Define and implement the divisional communications and storytelling strategy to articulate impact, outcomes, and student success narratives</li><li>
Oversee executive communications on behalf of divisional leadership, ensuring alignment with institutional messaging and change priorities</li><li>
Govern divisional digital ecosystem standards (shared drives, portals, sites) to ensure security, efficiency, and knowledge continuity</li><li>
Ensure consistent brand alignment and quality assurance across all internal and external messaging. Lead interdivisional coordination with IR and External communication teams</li></ul><p>
 <i>External Reporting, Accreditation &amp; Institutional Relations</i></p><ul><li>
Lead the production of the Annual Student Engagement Impact Report as a strategic institutional document informing senior leadership and external stakeholders</li><li>
Serve as divisional lead for accreditation data, compliance readiness, and government reporting</li><li>
Represent Student Affairs in cross-campus One NYU initiatives requiring coordinated data, planning, or reporting</li><li>
Engage external partners, accreditation bodies, and peer institutions for benchmarking and best-practice exchange</li></ul><p>
 <i>Institutional Events &amp; Strategic Representation</i></p><ul><li>
Provide executive oversight of divisional participation in high-visibility institutional events (Open Day, Candidate Weekends, re-orientation programs), ensuring strategic alignment and measurable impact</li><li>
Ensure resource optimization and coherent divisional representation at institution-wide initiatives</li></ul><p>
 <i>Other duties as assigned</i></p><br>
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Qualifications:
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Required Education:</b></p><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in higher education appropriate fields</li></ul><p><b>
 </b><b>Required Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
7+ years of project management experience
</li><li>Fluency with Microsoft office suite, linked in learning, project management tools</li><li>
Experience working with diverse populations, including familiarity working with international youth</li><li>
Knowledge of assessment within higher education / student affairs context</li><li>
Experience engaging with partners in the UAE</li></ul><p>
 <b>Preferred Experience:
</b></p><ul><li>Project Management Qualifications</li><li>
High proficiency in developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns and leveraging data for storytelling</li><li>
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, particularly during the academic year</li><li>
Excellent organization, presentation, written communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Passion for community building, working with students and social impact</li><li>
Experience working with diverse populations, including familiarity working with international youth</li><li>
Knowledge of assessment within higher education / student affairs context</li><li>
Experience engaging with partners in the UAE</li></ul>
Additional Information:
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About NYUAD</b></p><p></p><p><br>
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU&rsquo;s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.</p></div>

Assistant Director, Strategic Initiatives - Student Affairs (Fixed-Term for 3 years)

<div>Position Summary:
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Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint an HR Spelicialist reporting to Assistant Director, Human Resources and Business Partner.</div><div></div><div><br>
The HR Specialist plays a critical role in supporting HRBPs &amp; HR PeopleLink delivering HR key priorities. This position requires a keen understanding of human resources principles, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The HR Specialist serves as a key point of contact for assisting employees and managers queries in HRBP related matters.</div><div><br>
</div><div>The HR Specialist will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to deliver HR support to designated business units. The HR Specialist will provide administrative and operational support to the HRBPs in delivering HR initiatives and programs. The incumbent plays vital role in initiating various requests on Workday &amp; JDx.</div><div></div><div><br>
The HR Specialist will also be responsible in ensuring the headcount reports are accurate and updated.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsiblities:</b></div><div></div><div><i><br>
HR Partnership</i></div><ul><li>
Work closely with HRBPs to understand business objectives and support HRBPs in aligning HR strategies accordingly</li><li>
Assist HRBPs in managing day-to-day HR operations in all HR-related matters, including workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development</li><li>
Serve as a point of contact for minor HR-related inquiries from employees and managers, providing timely and accurate information and escalating issues as needed</li><li>
Ensure that all requests for services are completed within an appropriate time frame</li><li>
Assist in handling all HR systems requests, or updates including job description updates (JDx), status changes (Workday), supplemental payment requests (Monthly &amp; One-time), etc.</li><li>
Handling all UAE National Exit Interviews and other Exit Interviews as needed</li></ul><div><i>
HR Analytics, Reporting &amp; Projects</i></div><ul><li>
Support in preparing regular reports and dashboards for HRBPs to facilitate the scheduled meetings with the Senior Leadership</li><li>
Contribute in HR projects and initiatives as assigned, which contributes to process improvements</li><li>
Assist in the preparation and organization of HRBP engagements (Huddles &amp; Team Events)</li></ul><div><i>
Policy Development and Compliance</i></div><ul><li>
Support HRBPs in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and programs to ensure alignment with NYUAD objectives and best practices</li></ul><div><i>
Headcount Reporting &amp; Analy</i><i>sis</i></div><ul><li>
Collaborate with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to manage and update the headcount report, ensuring accurate tracking of staffing levels, workforce changes, and organizational structure</li><li>
Analyze headcount data to provide insights and recommendations for workforce planning and decision-making</li></ul><div><i>
Performance Management</i></div><ul><li>
Support HRBPs in the implementation of performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback mechanisms</li><li>
Support HRBPs in providing guidance to managers and employees on performance-related matters and facilitate performance improvement plans as needed</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Required Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Education:
</b></div><ul><li>Master's degree</li></ul><div><b>
Required Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
3+ years of experience in HR support or administrative roles</li><li>
Excellent written and spoken communication skills</li><li>
Essential office software (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint; Google Docs/Sheets)</li><li>
Able to learn new systems quickly</li><li>
Proven interest in problem solving, as well as in business and technology related issues</li><li>
A strong passion for learning with outstanding analytical aptitude</li><li>
Adaptability, as well as skills in dealing with uncertainties</li><li>
Ability to adjust in a teamwork environment</li><li>
Outstanding leadership capacity with professional veracity and consistency</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
Level 5 CIPD or any relevant HR certification</li></ul>
Additional Information:
<h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About NYUAD</b></h6><div>
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU&rsquo;s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.</div></div>

HR Specialist - HR Business Partners