Officer, Student Organizations - Office of Student Life

Reports to: Senior Manager, Student Organizations

Purpose:

The job holder will guide and coach student leaders of assigned student organizations throughout the year, by assessing and mentoring them on various projects or activities on and off campus. He or She will co-facilitate students’ training sessions, events, and activities, as well as collaborate with the senior manager in promoting office-led events, and instill social responsibility, effective leadership, and civic engagement among the AUC student body through the organized activities.

Responsibilities:

Student Advising and Development:

• Coach and guide student organizations’ leaders and clearly communicate with student organizations all the AUC policies and procedures to facilitate the implementation of their events or activities
• Collaborate and meet with faculty advisors of the respective student organizations, staff, students, and the external community to facilitate and maximize the yearlong programs
• Organize and promote a variety of events and initiatives aimed at fostering community engagement and social responsibility, through encouraging collaborations among student organizations and developing event concepts, themes, and agendas that resonate with the target audience

Data Analysis and Operations:

• Produce and compile progress reports by gathering and analyzing information to assess and improve the performance of designated student organizations
• Evaluate events’ success and collect feedback from participants, making recommendations for continuous improvement
• Assist in identifying development needs for student leaders
• Manage assigned student organizations’ workflows on AUC Connect including payment requests and events reservations

Sponsorship and Contract Management:

• Guide student organizations to collect all the necessary documents to approve their activities or events
• Liaise between all the concerned departments or offices or third-party stakeholders to coordinate the effective implementation of the student organizations’ events or activities

Additional Related Duties:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required

Experience:

• A minimum of seven years of experience, including at least five years in student affairs or an academic setting

Skills:

• Communication: Mastery of both English and Arabic languages, with excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal: Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Organizational: Self-motivated, hard-working, and able to work under pressure
• Technical: Excellent computer knowledge
• Advising: Ability to deal with students from different backgrounds and guide them effectively
• Flexibility and can work beyond working hours

This position is open until May 3, 2026

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted

"The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."

“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”