Academic Coordinator

About us
MIBD (Mount Institute of Business Development) is a fast-growing higher-education provider in Dubai South (DWC), delivering Ofqual-regulated OTHM qualifications and industry-focused learning. We’re expanding and looking for an experienced Academic Coordinator who understands OTHM standards inside out.

What you’ll do

• Own day-to-day academic operations for OTHM programmes (Levels 3–7)
• Build and publish timetables; coordinate faculty loads and rooming
• Ensure assessment & IQA compliance: briefs, LO mapping, moderation, IV, and exam boards
• Prepare EQA/centre visit evidence, policies, and action plans; maintain continuous quality improvement
• Manage LMS (Moodle) course shells, enrollments, gradebooks, Turnitin/plagiarism checks
• Track student progress, attendance, and retention; run results boards and reporting
• Coordinate onboarding/orientation, student communications, and academic calendars
• Liaise with awarding body (OTHM), external verifiers, and partner institutions for progressions

What you’ll need

• 2–4+ years in academic coordination within OTHM/Ofqual frameworks (RQF)
• Solid grasp of IQA/EQA processes, assessment cycles, and centre compliance
• Hands-on with Moodle (or similar LMS), MS Office/Google Workspace; Turnitin familiarity
• Strong documentation, attention to detail, and stakeholder communication
• Based in Dubai, UAE. Immediate joiners only.

Nice to have

• Experience across multiple subject areas (Business, IT, Hospitality, Health & Social Care, Logistics)
• Previous centre approval/renewal experience with OTHM or similar awarding bodies
• Data/reporting skills (attendance, outcomes, dashboards)

What we offer

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Growth pathway into Quality Assurance / Academic Management
• Dynamic campus culture with real impact on student outcomes

How to apply
Apply via Easy Apply or email your CV to joshua@mountinstitute.com with subject: “Academic Coordinator — OTHM”.
Kindly include your notice period and earliest start date.

Location: Dubai South (DWC) | Type: Full-time | Start: ASAP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month