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American University of Sharjah

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 The
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  Department of Psychology
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 at the College of Arts and Sciences is looking to hire an
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  Administrative Assistant
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 to provide essential administrative and clerical support to the academic department, ensuring smooth day-to-today operations. The role involves handling communications, scheduling, record-keeping, and coordinating departmental activities while assisting faculty, students, and university administration. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency of the department and ensuring compliance with university policies.
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  Job Responsibilities
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   Communicate effectively with CAS students and assist them in understanding academic rules and policies.
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   Answer department phone and email inquiries and serve as the department help desk.
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   Manage and organize departmental files, records, and documents, ensuring efficient filing systems.
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   Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and maintain the department&rsquo;s calendar.
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   Enter requisitions and maintenance requests into the university system.
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   Facilitate scheduling and registration.
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   Compile data and prepare statistical reports as required.
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   Coordinate communication between faculty, students, and administrative offices.
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   Handle student inquiries and provide administrative support for academic programs as applicable.
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   Process paperwork related to faculty, staff, and student requests.
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   Maintain and update departmental databases and reporting systems.
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   Support event planning and execution for departmental activities.
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   Liaise with university administration for procurement, HR, and financial matters.
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   Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures in administrative tasks.
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   Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
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   Perform other secretarial and administrative duties as needed.
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  Qualifications And Skills Required
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, office management, or a related field.
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   Strong organizational skills and excellent time-management abilities.
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   Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic.
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   Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and service-oriented approach.
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   Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
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   High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.
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   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the like).
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   Good knowledge of Microsoft Access and data entry systems.
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   Familiarity with university management systems (such as Banner, Fusion or similar platforms) is a plus.
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   Ability to manage and maintain digital records and databases.
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  How To Apply
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   Interested applicants should fill out the form.
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   AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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   AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one&rsquo;s qualifications.
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Administrative Assistant | College of Arts and Sciences

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 The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management in the School of Business Administration at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a full-time or visiting faculty position in marketing at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall (August) 2026.
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 The successful candidate will contribute to the department&rsquo;s research, teaching and service activities. While applications from academics with diverse backgrounds in marketing are welcome, we are particularly interested in candidates with an interest and/or expertise in teaching
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  digital marketing, marketing strategy and marketing research/analytics
 </strong>
 .
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 The position offers a
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  competitive, tax-free salary
 </strong>
 in the UAE, commensurate with experience, along with
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  free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits
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 .
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  Job Qualifications
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   PhD in Marketing or a related field from an AACSB-accredited university, preferably in North America.
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   Evidence of promising research potential and/or publications.
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   Ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
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  Application Procedure
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  <br/>
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 To apply, please send your documents to Cristina Rompe, Administrative Assistant, Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, at https://forms.aus.edu/252731769759979
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   A cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
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   Your curriculum vitae, including teaching experience, list of publications/work-in-progress and contact information for at least three references.
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   Your teaching philosophy.
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  </li>
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 Additional documents may be requested from shortlisted candidates.
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 Review of applications and interviews will begin in
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  February 2026
 </strong>
 . The position will remain open until filled, with the successful candidate expected to start in
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  August 2026.
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 <strong>
  ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
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 The School of Business Administration enrolls over 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 has named AUS number two (tied) in the UAE and among the top 300 universities globally for business and management studies, number one in the UAE (tied) and among the top 250 universities globally for accounting and finance, and number one (tied) in the UAE and top 400 universities globally in the category of economics and econometrics. The AUS MBA program is ranked second in the UAE, seventh (tied) in the Middle East and Africa region, and among the world's top 200 in the &lt;a href="javascript:aus_external_warning_ShowExternalUrlDialog("https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/mba-rankings/global/2022");" rel="nofollow"&gt;QS Global MBA Rankings (2026). The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with majors in accounting, economics, finance, information systems and business analytics, management, marketing and supply chain management, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Graduate degrees include the Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Data Analytics, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Economics and Policy, Master of Science in Finance, PhD in Finance and PhD in Management. The school has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since April 2011.
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  ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
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 American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research and creative work. AUS fosters a community that celebrates diversity and whose members are committed to the ideals of open intellectual inquiry, ethical behavior and civic responsibility. Its rank among the top five universities with the highest percentage of international students (Times Higher Education, 2024) is a testament to that ideal. AUS is licensed and its degree programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.. Additionally, AUS has been accredited in the USA by the &lt;a href="javascript:aus_external_warning_ShowExternalUrlDialog("https://www.msche.org/");" rel="nofollow"&gt;Middle States Commission on Higher Education since June 2004. In addition to the School of Business Administration, the university includes the College of Engineering, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Architecture, Art and Design, serving more than 6,000 students from approximately 100 nationalities. The university curricula, teaching standards and employment norms are fully in tune with the American model of higher education.
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 The AUS campus is located at the heart of Sharjah&rsquo;s University City, adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and Sharjah International Airport, only 35 minutes away from Downtown Dubai and 20 minutes away from Dubai International Airport. For more information, please visit www.aus.edu.
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Assistant Professor of Marketing

University of Sharjah

<div></div><div><div><div><div>CATEGORY </div><div>Faculty Members College of Health Sciences</div>
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<div><div>College </div><div>Health Sciences
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<div><div>Department </div><div>Physiotherapy</div>
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<div><div>Job Purpose
</div><div><p>The Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Sharjah is seeking a qualified faculty member for the position of <b>Assistant/Associate Professor in Audiology &amp; Speech Language Pathology </b>to join the team in the Fall semester of the academic year 2026/2027.</p>
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The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching in Audiology &amp; Speech Language Pathology, with specific focuses on Speech Language Pathology courses, develop an active research agenda, and participate in clinical, community, and professional service activities in alignment with the mission of the College of Health Sciences. The position requires delivery of core clinical and academic Speech Language Pathology curriculum, including supervision of student clinical training.</p></div><br>
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<div><div>Main accountabilities &amp; expectations
</div><div><div><ul><li>Deliver high-quality teaching in Audiology and Speech‑Language Pathology, with primary focus for Speech‑Language Pathology courses at the undergraduate level.
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</li></ul><ul><li>Supervise student projects and/or supervision of clinical placements.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Engage in independent research and scholarly activities and actively seek research grants.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Contribute to community engagement and professional service activities, supporting the mission and outreach objectives of the department and institution.
</li></ul><ul><li>Perform assigned administrative and academic service duties, and undertake any other responsibilities as directed by the Head of Department or designated representatives.</li></ul><br>
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<div><div>Required Skills
</div><div><div><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p>
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Ph.D. in Speech Language Pathology (or Communication Sciences &amp; Disorders) from a recognized university. Master's and bachelor's degrees must be in Speech &amp; Hearing Sciences or in the same field.</li><li>
Minimum 2 to 3 years of university-level teaching experience or demonstrated teaching potential.</li><li>
Documented clinical experience in Speech Language Pathology (post-qualification), including direct patient care and clinical supervision.</li><li>
Evidence of research activity with publications in peer-reviewed journals.</li><li>
Applicants must clearly demonstrate continuous academic and professional formation in Speech and Hearing Sciences from undergraduate level onward.</li></ul><div><p><b><br>
Required Skills:</b></p>
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Demonstrated excellence and learner-centered approach in undergraduate teaching in Speech Language Pathology.</li><li>
Demonstrated potential to establish an independent and productive research program.</li><li>
Ability to contribute effectively to clinical training and community engagement.</li>
Strong communication, teamwork, and academic leadership skills.<br>
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<div><div>Desirable Requirements
</div><p></p><div><ul><li>Five (5) or more years of teaching experience in Speech Language Pathology.</li><li>
Strong research profile with publications in Scopus-indexed journals.</li><li>
Evidence of research grant activity or strong potential to secure external funding.</li><li>
Experience in supervision of student research projects and/or clinical placements.</li><li>
Recognized professional qualification and clinical training in Speech Language Pathology, with eligibility for professional licensure/registration.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><div>Job Location </div><div>University of Sharjah (Main)
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<div><div>Job Criteria
</div><div><div><div><div><div>Gender</div> <div>, Male, Female,
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<div><div>Qualifications</div> <div>Phd</div>
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<div><div>Relevant Experience </div><div>2</div>
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<div><div>Living In UAE</div> <div>Open for all</div>
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<div><div>Nationality</div> <div>, All,</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Assistant/Associate Professor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology

New York University

<div>Position Summary:
<div><b>
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 Strategy Support Coordinator reporting to Associate Director, Strategy and Partner Relations.</div><div></div><div><br>
Under the direction of the supervisor, the Strategy Support Coordinator ensures that multiple cross-functional teams meet timelines and deliverables effectively and efficiently. This role is responsible for maintaining clean data sources, producing insightful reports and dashboards, and supporting the administrative needs of the team. Additionally, the Strategy Support Coordinator will communicate with stakeholders and report on activities. The role involves outreach to external parties, consultants, and stakeholders for scheduling, programming, and project tracking purposes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, eager to learn, and has a foundational understanding of data visualization and analysis, particularly using Tableau.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Maintaining and updating organized records of reports, projects, and administrative tasks to ensure efficient workflows. This role involves overseeing internal project coordination, ensuring proper documentation, and facilitating seamless access to key information through effective organization of shared drives and project management tools. Additionally, the position requires coordinating meeting schedules, ensuring stakeholders are informed and prepared, and supporting overall administrative efficiency within the office</li><li>
Assist in developing, maintaining, and producing reports and dashboards using Tableau or other data visualization tools. Assist in analyzing data to provide actionable insights that support business decisions and collaborate with team members to understand their reporting needs, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely reports</li><li>
Conduct preliminary quantitative and qualitative analysis and ensure integrity of data and consistency in reporting methodology in documents developed for internal leadership and government partner</li><li>
Liaise among consultants, administrative services professionals, and technical/support teams to keep lines of communication open and ensure meaningful collaboration. Researches, solicits, retains, schedules, and coordinates contractors and other external resources</li><li>
Collect and analyze a variety of data and information. In collaboration with others, performs statistical analysis and summarizes findings in applicable reports or other communication mediums. Initiates project-related communication and requests for information and provides guidance to other departments, and/or outside agencies at the direction of supervisors. Coordinate communications and support management efforts as assigned</li><li>
Collaborate with the team to coordinate internal and external meetings, locations, facilities, etc</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Required Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Communication, Public Policy, Finance or a related field</li></ul><div><b>
Required Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
1+ years of professional experience in a related field</li><li>
Professional experience in a university environment</li><li>
Desire to learn and develop skills in data analysis and visualization</li><li>
Familiarity with Tableau or a willingness to learn it</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Excellent organizational and time management skills</li><li>
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy</li><li>
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>
Be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards</li><li>
Project management skills</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
1+ years experience in developing and executing strategic and/or operational plans</li><li>
Experience in developing and executing communications plans</li><li>
Experience working with project teams</li><li>
Data analysis and visualization skills</li><li>
Academic projects or coursework related to data management and analysis</li><li>
Basic knowledge of other data visualization tools and techniques</li><li>
Familiarity with database management and SQL</li><li>
Arabic Language</li></ul><br>
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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>

Strategy Support Coordinator - Strategy and Partner Relations

<div>Position Summary:
<div><b>
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 Assistant Director, Executive Education Proposals &amp; Content reporting to the Vice Provost, Executive &amp; Professional Education.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Assistant Director, Executive Education Proposals &amp; Content plays a critical institutional role in translating NYU Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s academic mission, strategic priorities, and market-facing ambitions into high-impact, decision-ready proposal narratives that enable the Office of Executive and Professional Education (OEPE) to operate at scale with academic integrity and brand distinction. Reporting to the Vice Provost of Executive and Professional Education, the role works with faculty, academic leadership, program design and marketing to ensure that proposals for OEPE executive education and new OEPE initiatives are consistently robust with curriculum documentation, governance-ready program materials, and client-responsive narratives. By establishing a unified narrative architecture across OEPE&rsquo;s program verticals, the Assistant Director, Executive Education Proposals &amp; Content strengthens institutional credibility, increases the percentage of executive custom program proposals and RFP responses converted into funded partnerships or contracts, accelerates program approvals, and enhances the university&rsquo;s capacity to engage ministries, enterprises, families, and lifelong learners with confidence and consistency. As an internal editor and strategic synthesizer, the Assistant Director, Executive Education Proposals &amp; Content enables senior leadership to make informed decisions and faculty to deliver to a variety of audiences with clarity and purpose.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Program Ideation, Discovery &amp; Proposal Development</i></div><ul><li>
Develop and refine client facing proposals and program narratives that articulate rationale, audience, learning outcomes, curriculum structure, delivery format, and value proposition across OEPE&rsquo;s program verticals</li><li>
Draft and edit required documentation for proposals, including program descriptions, concept notes, curriculum descriptions, course synopses, learning outcomes, competency frameworks, and assessment narratives</li><li>
Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to ensure clarity, coherence, and academic integrity in client facing proposals and all program materials</li><li>
Support internal governance and approval workflows by incorporating feedback from academic committees, legal review, and senior leadership</li><li>
Incorporate data to meet client and program proposal needs</li><li>
Work collaboratively with clients, ministry staff, academic directors, and faculty during the ideation, discovery, and proposal development stages</li><li>
Develop and write RFP response requirements, including capability priorities and formal proposal standards.</li></ul><div><i>
Academic &amp; Program Narrative Development</i></div><ul><li>
Produce tailored written materials for executive custom programs, including proposals responding to RFPs and enterprise or ministry partners</li><li>
Develop proposals across academic verticals that include documentation for programs, market rationale, curriculum progression, and employability outcomes</li><li>
Support academic governance and approval workflows by preparing, revising, and quality-assuring proposal program documentation for committee review, legal and policy compliance, safeguarding standards when applicable, and senior leadership approval</li></ul><div><i>
Copy Editing, Editorial Quality &amp; Brand Consistency</i></div><ul><li>
Serve as OEPE&rsquo;s lead copy editor and editorial authority</li><li>
Edit all OEPE assets including websites, brochures, handbooks, correspondence and governance documents to ensure consistency, professionalism, and decision-readiness</li><li>
Create and maintain standardized templates, terminology, and reusable language across OEPE program types</li><li>
Manage and track version control and coordinate revisions across multiple stakeholders and timelines throughout the approval process</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:
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Qualifications:</b></div><div><b><br>
Required Education</b></div><ul><li>
Master's Degree in one of the following or a closely related field:<ul><li>
Higher Education Administration</li><li>
Education Policy</li><li>
Instructional Design / Learning Sciences</li><li>
Communications or Strategic Communications</li><li>
English, Rhetoric, or Writing</li></ul></li></ul><div><b>
Required Experience</b></div><ul><li>
7+ years of progressively responsible experience producing academic, programmatic, and/or professional education written materials (e.g., program proposals, curriculum documentation, course descriptions, learning outcomes, assessment narratives)</li><li>
Demonstrated experience partnering with faculty and academic leadership to translate subject-matter expertise into clear, structured program documentation</li><li>
Experience writing for multiple audiences</li><li>
Track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, tight deadlines, and concurrent deliverables</li><li>
Produce polished, structured, evidence-based academic documents with strong narrative logic and precision</li><li>
Articulate learning outcomes, competencies, assessment strategies, and curriculum progression in clear, defensible language</li><li>
Write within institutional policy frameworks, incorporate committee feedback, and maintain documentation integrity and audit readiness</li><li>
Reconcile inputs from faculty, instructional design, marketing, admissions, legal/risk, and leadership into a single coherent narrative</li><li>
Interpret market inputs, client needs, and institutional strategy to shape program rationale, differentiation, and value proposition</li><li>
Manage multiple drafts, approvals, and deadlines using disciplined version control and documentation workflows</li><li>
Handle sensitive internal materials, draft decision memos, and support leadership-level initiatives with discretion</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Education</b></div><ul><li>
Doctoral Degree</li><li>
Certificate in Instructional Design or Learning Experience Design</li><li>
Certificate in Writing or technical communication</li><li>
Project Management Certificate</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Experience</b></div><ul><li>
Structure persuasive proposals for enterprise/ministry clients, including outcomes frameworks, impact measures, and implementation narratives</li><li>
Write evaluation plans and success metrics (KPIs), including learner outcomes, organizational impact, and quality assurance indicators</li><li>
Adapt program and proposal narratives into web-ready copy, collateral, pitch decks, FAQs, and email campaigns</li><li>
Produce clear, inclusive, learner-centered writing and apply accessibility-aware content practices</li><li>
Align program documentation with UAE and Abu Dhabi accreditation expectations as applicable</li><li>
Tailor messaging for UAE and GCC stakeholders and diverse audiences</li></ul>
Additional Information:
<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>

Assistant Director, Executive Education Proposals & Content - Office of Executive Education

<div>Position Summary:
<div><b>
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 Communications Coordinator in Arts &amp; Humanities, reporting to Associate Dean of Administration and Planning, Arts and Humanities.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Communications Coordinator will support in the strategic development and day-to-day execution of the Arts and Humanities Division&rsquo;s online presence. This role focuses on showcasing the division's academic excellence, faculty research, and artistic performances to a global audience, including prospective students, alumni, and the local UAE community. The Coordinator is responsible for creating, planning, developing, implementing and maintaining a consistent, engaging, and effective social media presence for a company aligned with its brand values.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Strategic Content Creation</i></div><ul><li>
Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy that aligns with NYUAD&rsquo;s branding guidelines. Produce high-quality, multimedia content (short-form videos, photography, and graphics) using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and other NYUAD supported AI tools to showcase A&amp;H&rsquo;s faculty and student work. Monitor engagement analytics and produce performance reports. Optimize content for platform-specific formats and audience growth.Coordinate social campaigns for lectures, performances, exhibitions, conferences, and student initiatives</li></ul><div><i>
Management of in-person and digital divisional presence</i></div><ul><li>
Serve as the &quot;virtual voice&quot; of the division as well as represent the division in-person at community events. Monitor and respond to comments and inquiries in a timely, professional manner to foster a vibrant online community. Update and maintain divisional webpages in coordination with central Communications. Ensure accurate, timely publication of events, faculty profiles, and program information</li></ul><div><i>
Social Media coverage</i></div><ul><li>
Provide social media coverage for division events, including gallery openings, performances, and guest lectures, to drive attendance and engagement</li></ul><div><i>
Cross-Departmental Collaboration</i></div><ul><li>
Work closely with the NYUAD External Relations and Communications team to ensure messaging is consistent with the university&rsquo;s overall mission and global dialogue</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Required Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Arts Administration, or a related field</li></ul><div><b>
Required Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
3+ years of proven experience managing professional social media accounts, developing content, preferably within higher education or the arts</li><li>
Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Instagram (Reels), TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook, with knowledge of social media management tools</li><li>
Soft Skills: Exceptional storytelling and copywriting skills, with the ability to translate complex academic subjects into accessible, engaging content for the general public</li><li>
Cultural Competence: Deep understanding of the Middle East media landscape and cultural nuances relevant to Abu Dhabi</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
1+ years experience in crisis communication and reputation management</li><li>
Fluency in both English and Arabic is highly desirable for reaching local and regional audiences</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>

Communications Coordinator - Arts and Humanities (Fixed-Term for 3 years)

<div>Position Summary:
<div><b>
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 Director of Open Enrollment Programs, Executive and Professional Education reporting to the Vice Provost, Executive &amp; Professional Education.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Director of Open Enrollment Programs provides strategic leadership for the development, growth, and academic oversight of NYU Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s portfolio of open enrollment offerings across three key verticals: Community Learning, Professional Micro-Credentials, and High School Programs.<br>
Reporting to the Vice Provost of Executive and Professional Education, the role is responsible for designing and expanding a market-responsive portfolio that supports NYUAD&rsquo;s academic mission while addressing regional workforce development, youth enrichment, and lifelong learning priorities. The Director oversees portfolio strategy, program development, financial performance, and operational excellence, positioning NYUAD as a regional leader in professional education and pre-university learning.<br>
Working closely with academic leadership, faculty, and external partners, the Director ensures programs are aligned with emerging market needs while maintaining academic integrity and institutional standards across the UAE, GCC, MENA region, and India.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><div><br>
</div><div><i>Portfolio Strategy &amp; Growth</i></div><ul><li>
Lead the development and execution of a multi-year growth strategy for open enrollment programs across community learning, micro-credentials, and high school program verticals</li><li>
Collaborate with OEPE marketing, admissions, and business development teams to drive lead generation, conversion, and regional brand visibility</li><li>
Program Leadership &amp; Academic Quality</li><li>
Lead market-informed program development and expansion in partnership with NYUAD faculty, NYU SPS New York, and global academic units</li><li>
Recruit, onboard, and manage academic and scholar-practitioner faculty and instructors in alignment with NYU academic standards</li><li>
Ensure academic integrity, safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and institutional approvals for all programs</li></ul><div><i>
Revenve &amp; Financial Performance</i></div><ul><li>
Hold P&amp;L responsibility for the open enrollment portfolio and oversee financial performance and sustainability</li><li>
Manage enrollment targets, margin optimization, and financial forecasting to support program growth</li></ul><div><i>
Operational Excellence</i></div><ul><li>
Provide strategic oversight of end-to-end program delivery across all open enrollment program verticals</li><li>
Create a high-quality learner experience across programs</li><li>
Ensure compliance requirements are met, particularly for programs involving minors</li><li>
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across program operations</li><li>
Work with the Program Delivery team to identify and hire academic and seasonal staff required for program delivery</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:
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Qualifications</b></div><div><b><br>
Required Education</b></div><ul><li>
Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
</li></ul><div><b>Required Experience</b></div><ul><li>
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Continuing education, executive education, or professional education</li><li>
University-based or higher education program management</li><li>
Demonstrated experience building and scaling open enrollment or certificate portfolios</li><li>
Proven P&amp;L responsibility and revenue growth leadership</li><li>
Experience managing multi-stakeholder academic partnerships</li><li>
Strong understanding of youth education, workforce development, and lifelong learning markets</li><li>
Knowledge of:<ul><li>
Open enrollment and continuing education business models</li><li>
Youth education, pre-college pathways, and academic enrichment</li><li>
Professional micro-credential and workforce credentialing markets</li><li>
Higher education governance and quality assurance frameworks</li></ul></li><li>
Skills:<ul><li>
Strategic portfolio design and market positioning</li><li>
Financial modeling, pricing strategy, and margin management</li><li>
Partnership development and stakeholder management</li><li>
Program launch, scaling, and lifecycle management</li><li>
Executive-level communication and presentation</li></ul></li><li>
Abilities:<ul><li>
Lead cross-functional academic, marketing, admissions, and operations teams</li><li>
Operate in a complex global university environment</li><li>
Build high-trust relationships with faculty and external partners</li><li>
Drive growth while maintaining academic excellence and compliance</li></ul></li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Education</b></div><ul><li>
Doctoral Degree or terminal degree</li><li>
Certified Professional in Learning &amp; Performance (CPLP)</li><li>
Project Management Professional (PMP)</li><li>
Certified Continuing Education Professional (CCEP)</li><li>
Safeguarding / Child Protection Certification (for youth programs)</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></div><ul><li>
Knowledge of:<ul><li>
UAE education regulation, youth safeguarding frameworks, and accreditation environments</li><li>
Regional workforce priorities and national development agendas</li><li>
Global micro-credential frameworks and digital credentialing ecosystems</li></ul></li><li>
Skills:<ul><li>
International market entry and regional expansion</li><li>
Institutional partnership negotiation</li><li>
Thought leadership and brand positioning</li></ul></li><li>
Abilities:<ul><li>
Operate at executive and ministerial levels</li><li>
Represent NYUAD at global education forums and regional summits</li></ul></li></ul><br>
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Additional Information:
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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>

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