University Engagement and Development Coordinator (Kuwaiti Preferred)

University Engagement and Development Coordinator

Job Description:

This role supports the development and maintenance of University partnerships by assisting in the administration of MoUs/agreements, coordinating engagement activities, and ensuring documentation for reporting purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

MOU/Agreement Administration:

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining MoUs and agreements across university units.
• Serve as a liaison between external partners and internal units.
• Gather and update partner information in centralized database.
• Ensure that engagement efforts, initiatives, and correspondences are tracked. Create new trackers as needed.

Event & Engagement Support:

• Support logistical planning and execution of events and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure pre-event and post-event tasks (e.g., follow-up communications and data reporting) are completed on schedule.
• Manage post-event follow-ups, including data collection and analysis to measure outcomes and inform future strategy.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Compile and manage partner data for review and cleaning.
• Prepare regular status updates, briefing documents, and detailed reports on ongoing partnership initiatives.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support during partner engagement activities by taking minutes and distributing summaries.
• Support the development of feedback systems and consolidate information from partners and internal stakeholders to refine future collaborations.

Learning & Development:

• Build foundational knowledge of partnership strategies and contribute ideas for deepening external engagement.
• Participate in mentorship programs and training sessions that enhance skills in strategic planning, data analysis, and relationship building.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meticulously track data and reports.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CRM systems.
• Basic knowledge of Tableau and Salesforce.
• Experience using Canva or similar design software.
• Basic experience with data analysis or reporting tools.
• Prior internship or project experience in partnership development or project coordination.