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Employment : Opportunities
 

Dean of Student Services

 

The Department of Student Services at the American University in Dubai invites applicants for the above-mentioned position to start immediately.

Ideally, the candidate will have the ability to:

  • Troubleshoot, manage and resolve crisis situations and conflicts
  • Serve as liaison between Student Affairs and Academic Affairs
  • Prepare divisional reports
  • Develop policies, programs, and services that promote learning particularly outside the classroom
  • Supervise, and engage in strategic planning in the areas of residence life, orientation, judicial affairs, academic support services, career services, athletics, health services, student activities
  • Offer new approaches and programs to respond to changing and developing needs of students
  • Serve as chairperson for all student conduct council hearings, and sit on all hearings related to violations of AUD Honor Code and grade appeals, and readmission appeals
  • Coordinate, update and edit yearly student handbook and division literature
  • Prepare, monitor and manage yearly division budget
  • Handle parental requests and inquiries
  • Select, train, and supervise Student Services staff members (The position has six direct reports)
  • Advise students on various personal, academic, professional issues and direct them to other staff members and/or resources when appropriate
  • Represent the Student Services division by serving on university-wide committees as appropriate
  • Maintain membership in appropriate professional association

Essential Qualifications:

  • A graduate degree (preferably but not necessarily Ph.D.) from an accredited university
  • 5+ years experience in education
  • Counseling skills
  • Supervisory experience
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills

Experience of working in a truly multicultural setting and adaptability and resourcefulness are definite advantages.

 

Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.

 
Candidates must send an up-to-date CV, as well as the names and email addresses of two referees to the attention of :
 

Mrs. Lily Kawmi
Director of Human Resources,
The American University in Dubai
Email: recruitment@aud.edu

(Please state the title of the position as the subject of the email)

No telephone calls please.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those who are being considered will be contacted for a follow-up interview.

 
 
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