Urwah Admin

Zayed University

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Summary</b></div>
<div>The responsibility of a Data Analyst is to analyze, synthesize data into meaningful insights and use data to create predictive models using machine learning algorithms and advanced statistical analysis. The findings have to be communicated effectively to aid in critical decisions. A Data Analyst must work closely with the stakeholders to identify issues and propose data-driven solutions that help to achieve the objectives of the university.</div>
<div>Job-Specific Responsibilities</div>
<ul><li>Work with the stakeholders
 to identify opportunities and needs to deliver and propose solutions
 for effective decision making</li></ul>
<ul><li>Perform data mining and
 analyze data from different information systems to discover the trends
 and patterns in data</li></ul>
<ul><li>Use machine learning
 algorithms and statistical methods to create actionable plans and
 provide solutions to the challenges</li></ul>
<ul><li>Produce executive reports
 for the relevant stakeholders with clear recommendations and insights</li></ul>
<ul><li>Use predictive modelling
 and not limited to improve student performance and retention, identify
 at-risk students and the predicted outcome for the student; predict
 future rankings of the university and assess the area for scope of improvement</li></ul><div><br>
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</div><div><b>Basic Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in
 Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied
 Mathematics or related discipline</li></ul>
<ul><li>Minimum of 7 years of
 experience as a Data Scientist/Statistician, or in a similar role</li></ul><div><br>
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</div><div><b>Technical Skills</b></div>
<ul><li>Proficiency with different
 machine learning algorithms, advanced analytics and data mining techniques.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong understanding in
 mathematics and statistics</li></ul>
<ul><li>Working knowledge of
 programming languages such as R, Python and database query languages
 such as SQL using Oracle, SQL Server and SQL query tools like TOAD,
 SQL Developer</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proficiency in statistical
 software such as SPSS; advanced knowledge of statistical methods and
 techniques (regression, statistical tests, distributions etc.) and
 experience in statistical analysis</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to interpret and
 assess data, analyze trends and forecasting using regression and other
 methods of statistical modelling</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong report writing
 skills and the ability to translate technical content into an
 understandable and compelling report</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of data warehouse
 solutions and data lake</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience with data
 visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience with cloud
 platforms such as AWS/Azure</li></ul><div><br>
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</div><div><b>Additional Experience and Skills</b></div>
<ul><li>Excellent oral and written
 communication skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analytical and aptitude in
 problem-solving with high attention to detail</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work under
 indirect supervision</li></ul>
<ul><li>Effective interpersonal
 skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team
 building ability</li></ul>
<ul><li>Comfortable with ambiguity
 and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Technically creative and open-minded</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Data Analyst-Transformation Office-Dubai Campus

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>The Opportunity</b><br>
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The Human Resources Department seeks an incumbent for the position of Recruitment and Selection Officer to provide highly professional and efficient support and service for effective delivery of recruitment and selection programs and services. A key deliverable of the position is to actively support recruitment of highly qualified UAE Nationals in the organization. The incumbent also supports the delivery of effective services in the areas of: pre-hiring, orientation and on boarding, regular and temporary employee&rsquo;s recruitment, and process improvements.
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<b>The Responsibilities</b>
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The Recruitment and Selection Officer will work as part of a team of HR professionals. A large emphasis of the job will be on providing pre-hiring orientation and on boarding support to Faculty and staff recruitment. The incumbent will also be accountable for creating spreadsheets, databases and reports related to R&amp;S functions, in particular providing administrative support for approvals in ZU. Under the guidance of the R&amp;S Manager/designate, the Recruitment and Selection Officer:<br>
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<b>Recruitment</b><br>
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<li>Provides support to the Recruitment Consultant and Senior Officers with high volume recruitment for Faculty and Staff positions, with special emphasis on Recruitment of UAE Nationals.
</li><br>
<li>Post job adverts for Faculty and Staff positions ensuring a high level of professionalism of marketing materials in print, web and other media; ensures compliance with ZU standards and descriptions. Processes and maintains payments for job advertisements tracking costs to ensure efficiency.</li><br>
<li>Scheduling and attending interviews for Staff positions</li><br>
<li>Maintains vendor relationships with ad agencies, newspapers, web-based recruitment marketing sites to ensure cost effective delivery of services; discusses appropriate rates and package arrangements; maintains contracts; tracks costs and financial payments.</li><br>
<li>Maintains all aspects of recruiting temporary administrative employees working with internal clients (Deans/Directors) to define and meet their requirements within tight timelines &ndash; advertising, screening, selection, assessment. Tracks and monitors all financial aspects of the temporary workforce.</li><br>
<li>Works extensively with potential candidates providing and crafting in-depth information on the University, benefits, entitlements, and job opportunities to potential applicants.</li><br>
<li>Corresponds and liaises extensively with selected candidates to ensure their information needs are met and to obtain the required data and documentation for the hiring process and relocation to the UAE as required.</li><br>
<li>Uses Oracle I-recruit to effectively screen, source and manage candidates.</li><br>
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<b>Pre-Hiring, Orientation and On-boarding</b><br>
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<li>Maintains the relationship with new faculty hires from time of offer to arrival in the UAE and orientation at the University. Ensures governmental/ZU requirements are met, advising HC and stakeholders of changes to requirements; designs and implements processes to ensure all on-boarding protocols runs efficiently and smoothly across each functional area; follows up with hiring managers and new hires with changing requirements, information and outcomes. Oversees the logistics of the hiring of international faculty and staff and their families, including visas, flights, hotels, schedules and orientation activities. Uses own discretion to make decisions and manage the process representing the University in a highly professional and efficient manner.</li><br>
<li>Works with hiring managers (Deans/Directors) and representatives of other departments, colleges and campuses, designs and coordinates the planning and logistics of employee orientation programs for both local and international hires. Organizes all related services and vendors, negotiating cost effective rates; plans for resourcing of Orientation activities.</li><br>
<li>Writes new material and continually contributes to the design and updating of orientation information and materials
</li><br>
<li>Ensures logistics for the families of ZU faculty and staff who travel to the U.A.E. to take up residence after the employee&rsquo;s arrival.</li><br>
<li>Ensures ongoing compliance with ZU policy and processes recommending and drafting changes as needed.</li><br>
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<b>New Hires Announcements</b><br>
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<li>Send welcome announcement templates to all new hires (Staff &amp; Faculty), on monthly basis</li><br>
<li>Collate all the templates received and send to the VP&rsquo;s Office on monthly basis</li><br>
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<b>Other Responsibilities</b><br>
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</b><br>
<li>Builds effective working relationships with the HR teams, ZU community and with representatives from external organizations.
</li><br>
<li>Prepares meaningful and accurate reports or documentation to support the effectiveness of the HR Department, including faculty and staff resource reports.</li><br>
<li>Communicates with other functional areas to ensure effective delivery of services.</li><br>
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<b>Critical success factors
</b><br>
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<li>As part of the HR team, designs, plans, organizes and implements Recruitment and Selection programs in a professional, timely and efficient manner.</li><br>
<li>Builds effective business relationships to achieve results with key stakeholders within the University as well as with prospective employees and representatives of other organizations.</li><br>
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<b>Degree of independence/ complexity of environment</b><br>
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<li>Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.</li><br>
<li>Ability to work effectively as a team member and autonomously.</li><br>
<li>Sound judgment and the ability to apply ZU policies and procedures.</li><br>
<li>Respects confidentiality.</li><br>
<li>Ability to work overtime and to travel to Abu Dhabi.</li><br>
<li>Tact, discretion, diplomacy.</li><br>
<li>Multi-cultural adaptability.</li><br>
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<b>Contacts/impact of interaction
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<li>Works closely with other members of the HR team both in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.</li><br>
<li>Extensive interface with candidates around the world as well as with representatives from external organizations.</li><br>
<li>Extensive interface with ZU staff and faculty and members of the leadership team.</li><br>
<li>Must be able to recognize and diplomatically refer sensitive issues to the Manager, Recruitment and Selection.</li><br>
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<b>The Requirements</b>
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<li>Must possess a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in HR Management combined with a minimum of 2 years related human resources experience or an equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.</li><br>
<li>The incumbent must be highly computer-literate.</li><br>
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<b>The Benefits</b>
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The University&rsquo;s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E. Annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.
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<b>To Apply</b>
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In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three professional references.<br>
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<b>While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Recruitment and Selection Officer - Human Resources Department - Dubai

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>The Opportunity</b></div><div><br>
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</div><div>Zayed University&rsquo;s College of Business is seeking Adjunct faculty for Fall 2025 and beyond on both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses. We are seeking individuals who have the expertise and ability to teach general/specialized <b>management and marketing courses.</b></div><div><br>
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</div><div>Adjunct faculty are responsible for melding their expertise and experience with the established course syllabus to create dynamic instructional delivery to enthusiastic Emirati and international students. All adjuncts are supervised by a course coordinator who ensures a degree of consistency and equivalency between sections. Courses are typically taught in 100-minute blocks twice per week from January through to May, and from August through to December.</div><div><br>
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</div><div>Adjunct faculty are paid per course and generally can teach between 1 and 2 courses per semester.</div><div><br>
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</div><div><b>The Requirements</b></div><div><br>
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</div><div>Applicants must have a PhD, DBA, or Masters with a specialization in the teaching area from a university recognized by the UAE&rsquo;s Ministry of Education. PhD or DBA is required to teach upper level undergraduate courses.</div><div><br>
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</div><div>Expat applicants must already be UAE residents. Employed Emirati nationals must be able to provide a letter of no-objection from their employer. Position is open for application in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses.</div><div><br>
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</div><div>Teaching and/or professional experience in the area is desired.</div><div><br>
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</div><div><b>Applicants must have a valid UAE residence visa, and will be required to provide a No Objection Letter from their sponsor.</b></div><div><br>
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</div><div><b>To Apply</b></div><div><br>
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</div><div>To apply, candidates must visit the employment link on our homepage http://hrapps2.zu.ac.ae and complete the online application. Candidates should upload a CV that includes the names and contact details of two professional referees, and a cover letter detailing the courses they expect to be qualified to teach, provides a statement of teaching philosophy, and verifies that the candidate has a PhD, DBA or Masters in the teaching area from a university recognized by the UAE&rsquo;s Ministry of Education.</div><div><br>
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</div><div>The link to apply on Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/166015</div><div><br>
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</div><div><b>Interview &amp; Selection Process</b></div>
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<p>The review of applications will commence immediately andwill continue until the positions are filled.</p>
<p><b>While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if youare selected for an interview.</b></p>
 <p>For any further enquiries,please contact Recruitment@zu.ac.ae</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Adjunct Faculty - College of Business- Abu Dhabi & Dubai

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>The Opportunity
</b></p><p>To develop and coordinate alumnae relations programs that enable Zayed University to provide appropriate social and professional support services to graduates. To establish alumnae as future ambassadors and employers for ZU graduates.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>The Responsibilities</b></p><div></div><p><br>
Develop and implement the alumnae program on campus.</p><p>
Establish and oversee an active and involved Alumnae Association.</p><p>
Establish and maintain a set of alumnae programs including social activities, professional support, trips, speaker presentations, and alumnae benefits. Coordinate all events and activities related to these programs.</p><p>
Establish and maintain a working order and method of engaging alumnae, fourth year students, faculty and staff in alumnae programs. Collaborate with the Colleges to promote additional College-based contact and programs with their graduates.</p><p>
Collaborate with Student Services and other departments to facilitate leadership and community service programs for alumnae.</p><p>
Establish and implement a formalized method of communicating with alumnae. This may take the form of electronic and paper newsletters, and an alumnae website.</p><p>
Manage all alumnae-related tasks, including disbursement of alumnae cards and digital diplomas, and assisting with graduation ceremonies.</p><p>
Establish, update, and maintain information on graduate school programs and scholarships, both locally and internationally. Facilitate presentations to 4th year students and graduates. Track graduates who pursue graduate school and share this information with Career Services.</p><p>
Additional duties as assigned.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
The Requirements</b></p><p>
3-4 years of meaningful experience in Alumnae Relations, Adult Education, Career Development, Human Resources, Recruiting, Management Development, Training and Education, or equivalent position within a university or industry.</p><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in related field</p><p>
Possession of the skills and diplomacy necessary to work with students and faculty, and to represent the University in a professional manner.</p><p><b>
Other essential requirements</b></p><p>
Experience planning, organizing and coordinating university alumnae programs.</p><p>
Ability to creatively develop alumnae programs in response to changing campus and student needs.</p><p>
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with diverse communities of individuals and groups both within and outside Zayed University.</p><p>
Responsive to students needs, on and off campus.</p><p>
Ability to work with University faculty and management in collaborative, effective manner.</p><p>
Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.</p><p>
Adaptability, flexibility, diplomacy and tact.</p><p>
Strong initiative and positive attitude</p><p>
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.</p><div></div><p><b><br>
The Benefits</b></p><div>
The University&rsquo;s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., housing, a furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare provided to the employee and sponsored family members.</div><div><b><br>
</b></div><p><b>To Apply</b></p><p>
In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three professional references.</p><div><b>
While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for interview.</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Coordinator, Career Services and Alumnae Relations - Abu Dhabi Campus - August 2012

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