The American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Academic Advisor.
The fundamental responsibility of this position is to provide academic advising to undergraduate students.
Principal Responsibilities:

Attend to students\' advising needs through each academic semester or term, both on a walk-in basis during
normal working hours and by appointment

Work with the other Academic Advisors as a team to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of
the advising process to all undergraduate students

Provide academic advising to undergraduate students before and during registration, and assist them in
selecting their courses consistently with the completion requirements, course sequencing, prerequisite
requirements, and other relevant academic policies

Approve students\' courses for registration and assist them in completing the registration process

Approve students\' drop/add requests during the drop/add period

Assist students in charting a study path that can facilitate successful and timely completion of their program

Assist undecided students and students who are considering a program or concentration change in
selecting a program or concentration that is compatible with their academic strengths, personal and
professional interests, and career objectives

Provide guidance and advice to students, especially those who are facing academic difficulties, on course
loads, withdrawal from courses, balanced course selections (e.g., quantitative vs. qualitative, theoretical
vs. practical) and other academic issues that affect student success

Approve students\' course withdrawal forms

Inform the Office of the Provost and school Dean of all matters related to the Registrar\'s Office and the
Admissions Office and /or under these two offices\' purview that impact the academic advising and
registration process and that require clarification or special attention

Inform the Office of the Provost and relevant school Dean of all matters related to any curriculum issue,
course sequencing or course scheduling matters or problems that impact the academic advising and
registration process and that require special attention

Refer to the Provost and school Dean all matters of policy that require his/her intervention or approval to
facilitate the academic advising process

Develop, maintain and update academic advising records on student advisees to ensure advising continuity
and consistency, and for purposes of outcomes assessment for the whole office

Assist the Dean in completing all assessment reports related to the operation of the Advising unit and that
will feed into the overall assessment of the Office

Collaborate and work with University offices including the Office of Admissions, the Office of Registrar,
Student Affairs, and the AUD Health Center among others

Complete other reports as requested

Teach one course (up to 4 credits) in each of the Fall and Spring semesters.
Competencies and Skills Used:

An excellent understanding of the structure of programs and curricula in the discipline(s) in which he/she
will be appointed as Academic Advisor

Previous training in academic advising plus significant advising experience in a Western higher education
system is a plus

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Dedication to student success and an ability to understand students\' needs

An ability to interact positively and effectively with a culturally diverse student body (evidence of
international/multicultural experience will be a major plus)

An ability to work collegially within a team of academic advisors and with administrators, faculty and staff.
Essential Qualifications:

A Master\'s degree (doctoral degrees will be considered) from a recognized, accredited university

Previous teaching experience with high ratings of teaching effectiveness.Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.
This position is suitable for those candidates already resident and under sponsorship in Dubai.
Interested applicants must submit the following requirements via email t
(Please state the title of the position as the subject of the email)

Cover letter

Updated CV

Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references
Alternatively, applicants can submit their application materials to the following postal address:
Angele El Khoury
Director of Human Resources
The American University in Dubai
P. O. Box 28282, Dubai, U.A.E.No telephone calls please.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview.

American University in Dubai