Academic Affairs Coordinator

• Academic and Leadership Development
  To offer an unparalleled and rigorous educational, cross-cultural, and leadership-development experience to outstanding and gifted university students in their third or fourth years of college study in the UAE.
• Network and Enrichment Opportunities
  To provide access to NYUAD’s global research, educational, and leadership network, to foster greater awareness of international issues and challenges, and to develop in these Scholars the capacity to shape the future.
• Graduate Education Advising
  To counsel and help prepare exceptional candidates demonstrating the highest merit and motivation for graduate and professional study at institutions of their choice.

The NYUAD Summer Academy is an 18-month program designed to enhance the academic profiles of highly motivated Emirati high school students. Following a competitive admissions process, up to 36 program participants are selected as recipients of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholarships for Outstanding High School Students, which enables them to attend the Summer Academy. In this mixed-gender program, students are exposed to a rich cultural and rigorous academic program which enhances their ability to gain admission to and perform well at top-tier English-language universities. The program begins during the summer following the 10th year of high school and continues for the following 18 months, with two intensive summer courses of study in Abu Dhabi and possible international travel to New York, or regional travel. In addition, students participate in online study and academic refresher weekends during the academic year. The program goals include:

• University Preparation
  Instill in students the intellectual resources and skills necessary for success at top-tier, English-language universities through the 18-month curriculum.
• Liberal Arts Education
  Introduce students to the study of the humanities and to the value of a liberal arts education.
• Cultural Awareness
  Develop students' understanding of the cultural norms of Western universities.
• Test Preparation
  Prepare students to excel on the standardized tests necessary for university entry.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead registration and enrollment of all SMSP, SA, PhD Pathways Program and YFMW students
• Update SMSP, SA and PhD Pathways Program high level class schedules
• Create Brightspace course sites for all SMSP and SA courses
• Coordinate and collect midterm and final grades for all SMSP and SA courses; submit final grades to Registrar and finalize transcripts
• Coordinate and collect midterm and final feedback for all SMSP and SA courses
• Design and deliver course evaluations for all programs courses

• Coordinate classroom bookings and Zoom links (as appropriate) for all programs courses
• Facilitate any classroom set-up requests (such as seating arrangements or videography) for all programs courses
• Manage all A/V and IT requests or issues for all SMSP, SA, and PhD Pathways Program faculty and students
• Support the SMSP, SA, PhD Pathways Program, and YFMW Recruitment, Nominations, and Selections Process as needed
• Support other program events as needed
• For the SMSP, support with and actively participate in programming for the international trip, including but not limited to supervising students during travel
• Support with and participate in programming for extra and co-curricular activities for all programs

• Create and coordinate the faculty directory for SMSP, SA, PhD Pathways Program, and YFMW
• Organize and support all SMSP, SA, PhD Pathways Program, and YFMW faculty meetings, including setting up the agenda, sending reminders, and following up on action steps
• Organize and update all Google Calendar events that involve faculty (such as faculty meetings, classes, events, etc.)

• Send out class and other reminders to SMSP, SA, PhD Pathways Program, and YFMW students
• Track attendance and submissions for all SMSP, SA, PhD Pathways Program, and YFMW classes
• Coordinate the SMSP, SA, PhD Pathways Program, and YFMW academic probation process

• Provide classroom support such as (1) preparing lesson plans and materials prior to class, (2) note taking and assisting during class, (3) updating the Brightspace course site and tracking discussions/assignments
• Coordinate class projects or assignments as required by the Instructor
• Meet 1-1 with students as required by the Instructor, perhaps once or twice throughout the program
• Support the grades and feedback process as required by the Instructor
• Facilitate sessions or workshops as required by the Instructor
  
  

Other duties as requested by the Senior Director

About NYU Abu Dhabi
https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/
NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensing or Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Student Affairs, or a related discipline

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Education, Student Affairs, or a related discipline. Candidates must submit a cover letter, and curriculum vitae outlining specifically how their experience and qualifications align with the role responsibilities and requirements (in pdf form), as well as the contact information of three referees.

NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community.

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply. For questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu.

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