Description : Instructor (First Year Academic Advising). Company : United Arab Emirates University. Location : Al-Ayn
The First Year Advising team, a support unit within the Student Success Unit (SSU) of UAEU, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced academic advising specialist to join the team on a full-time basis. Within the team, each advisor is assigned to support a set number of advisees each semester, while also contributing to general advising duties for the university community at large and fulfilling teaching duties on a reduced load.
Main duties: Providing one-to-one and group academic advising to students to ensure ongoing successful progress towards a timely completion of their degree programs; Providing guidance to students on full graduation planning; Monitoring student academic progress through a variety of reporting tools; Working closely and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to ensure academic success of assigned advisees; Acting as college/department liaison to current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders on issues related to academic advising; Acting as primary liaison to connect students with academic and personal support services, such as tutoring, learning center support units, counseling and career services; Responding to student questions and concerns in a timely manner; Working with students to resolve all issues to ensure satisfaction with advising support; Providing follow-up to ensure effectiveness of and satisfaction with advising services; Working collaboratively and collegially with academic units and services throughout the university to facilitate comprehensive student support; Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student files and records; Fulfilling teaching duties on a reduced load.
Minimum Qualification
Master’s degree in a curriculum area offered by the university, with at least three years’ experience in both student support and teaching roles in tertiary education.
Preferred Qualification
Master’s degree in a curriculum area offered by the university, with additional relevant qualifications in educational advising, student counseling or a related field.
