The Board of Trustees (BoT) primary duty is to ensure the positive image of the university is maintained in the society and globally. The BoT should have sufficient knowledge and experience with operating a large business or institution. Other responsibilities of BoT include the following:

• • • Follow up the implementation of the adopted strategic plan.
    • Monitoring the overall University performance in accordance with its vision, mission, values, goals and philosophy.
    • Maintain the University’s positive image and its privileges.
    • Identification of strong foundations to advance the University’s growth and to maintain its success on a regional and global basis.
    • Consider all external affairs, cultural relations and the modernization and development affairs at the University
    • Overseeing the University’s human and physical investments based on the recommendations of the President of the University.
    • Carrying out all duties related to the job description for the position in accordance with the university’s regulations and policies.
    • BoT has delegated one of its members to be the Legal Commissioner of the BoT to sign contracts and represent AFU university in any communications with the government authorities and ministries, and in any legal matters.

The President of the University is responsible to the BoT. Within the policies and regulations of the Board, the President of the University, as chief executive officer, has general authority and responsibility for the University and for keeping the Board of Trustees informed regarding the University in a timely and appropriate manner.

The President is expected to demonstrate those leadership skills necessary for the dynamic pursuit of the goals and objectives embodied in the mission of the University. The President is also expected to understand the higher education needs of the University’s service region, work with the BoT to develop proposals for meeting those needs and provide leadership to foster cooperation between campus and community in fulfilling the University’s teaching, research, and public service responsibilities.

The President is expected to consult appropriately with faculty, students, classified staff, and administrators in discharging the responsibilities of the office. The President is also expected to ensure that the policies, procedures, and actions of the Board are communicated to appropriate constituencies of the University in a timely manner.

• • • As chief executive of the University, the President is charged with the following specific responsibilities:
    • Exercising effective leadership in a joint effort with the BoT to implement the mission of the University, as delineated in role and scope statements approved by the BoT.
    • Providing effective leadership and support for an academic program that is consistent with the University mission, the needs of those being served, sound standards of quality, and available resources.
    • Providing effective leadership and support for a program of student that complements the academic program and recognizes the diverse interests and needs of the student body.
    • Developing a competent administrative organization and staff to ensure effective and efficient management of the University.
    • Maintaining lawful, equitable and efficient personnel programs, including appointment of qualified persons to the faculty and staff and promotion, retention, or dismissal for cause of the same.
    • Representing the University at public and private occasions.
    • Recommending to the BoT annual operating and capital budgets and other plans, financial and otherwise, for realizing the University mission, and providing sound management of the approved budgets and plans. Budgets should reflect priorities of the University and facilitate their achievement.
    • Interacting with appropriate external bodies, including Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), and international accrediting groups, and professional, to achieve the mission of the University in a manner consistent with the AFU’s strategic plan.
    • Undertaking assignments requested by the BoT.
    • Appointing the University Council and the Deans’ Council Members.
    • The President should be a full professor and appointed by the BoT.

• • • The main responsibility of the University Council is to formulate the budget of Al Falah University (AFU) and to confer on the financial position of the University.
    • The Council also makes the policies and procedures related to the University’s participation in community service.
    • Additionally, the Council makes the plans for relations between AFU and other academic institutions on an international level.
    • The university council is chaired by the President of AFU.  This council is composed of the College Deans, Representatives from each College, Dean of Student Affairs, Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Centre, Director of Finance, General Service Unit Manager, Director of Admission and Registration Unit, Director of Information Technology, and two AFU students.

The Deans’ Council is chaired by the University President. It comprises the deans of colleges, the Dean of Student Affairs. The Deans’ Council meets once a week; and has the right to invite other member(s) upon demands.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • • Review and take actions on proposed development plans for the university to achieve the university’s mission and vision.
    • Assist with strategic planning, helping identify opportunities and priorities for the University.
    • Implementing the University policies.
    • Conferring University academic degrees.
    • Setting terms and conditions regarding students’ admission and number of accepted students considering the Ministry of Education overall plans.
    • Making policies regarding the size and quality of student Enrolment.
    • Applying for approval of new academic programs and new non-academic units.
    • Making the final decision regarding faculty promotion upon recommendation from the Appointment and Promotion Committee
    • Approving plans, which secure the appropriate infrastructure to execute University objectives.
    • Approving the Bylaws that govern employment, organizational, financial, and executive university affairs.
    • Approving new University study plans.
    • Directing and overseeing studies aimed at establishing new colleges and new programs. Following up the implementation of college plans for teaching and research.
    • Approving admission policies.
    • Approving academic degrees to students.
    • Assuring that no staff member may take part in the promotion and/or appointment and/or any other issue of a staff member of a higher rank.

A College Dean is appointed by the University President. The Dean holds a PhD degree and usually holds the rank of Associate or Professor. The Dean of the college serves as its chief academic and administrative officer. The College Dean is responsible for the following:

• • • Possessing full responsibility of all aspects of academic operation and advances and serves as the primary representative for the College.
    • Work closely with faculty/staff on national and international accreditations.
    • Directing the administration, revision and changes of the existing programs while maintaining high educational standards.
    • Recommending new high-quality programs’ curricula and developing new documentations consistent with the University’s mission to enhance the College overall performance and pro-mote its growth according to the University’s mission.
    • Overseeing the overall performance of the students in the College and encouraging them to achieve their academic goals.
    • Identifying potential opportunities for growth within the College to promote the College’s uniqueness among its peers within the University.
    • Submitting proposals regarding recruiting faculty members, college’s administrators, and others.
    • Submitting reports at the end of each academic year about the college academic, administrative, and financial affairs showing activities, level of performance, study issues, examinations and results and identifying the points of strength and weakness.
    • Proposing and implementing policies that enhance research activities in his/her college.
    • Coordinating with Deans of other colleges to enhance University research projects.
    • Recommending faculty members in his/ her college for promotion.

In some circumstances, the President may appoint a staff member of a lesser rank than a Full-Professor as acting Dean.

A Dean of student affairs is appointed by the University President. The Dean holds a PhD degree and usually holds the rank of Associate or Professor. The Dean of student affairs’ primary goal is to direct those services offered to the student at the university and is directly responsible to the President. The Dean of student affairs is responsible for the following:

• • • Communicate effectively with students and other stakeholders.
    • Develop strategies for promoting student engagement and learning in collaboration with Academic Affairs.
    • Coordinate Student Affairs response to major crisis and other unusual events impacting students within the University Community.
    • Support the goals of the University’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
    • Act as the head of community engagement committee.
    • Act as the head of exams committee.
    • Monitoring services offered to the students such as student restaurants, student transportation, student housing etc. and preparing all the rules, regulations, and related policies.
    • Organizing various student activities including the forming of clubs, seminars, celebrations, and other extra-curricular activities.
    • Creating Student data bases and organizing training and specialized workshops to improve the administration of student activities.
    • Overseeing and managing the Student Counseling offices and implementing the university’s policies regarding the Unit.

In some circumstances, the President may appoint a staff member of a lesser rank than a Full-Professor as acting Dean.

THE COLLEGE COUNCIL COMPRISES:

• • • The Dean – Chair.
    • Department Heads – where applicable.
    • One representative of each department.
    • The College Council meets once a week the day before the dean’s council. 

THE COLLEGE COUNCIL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• • • Overseeing academic plans of various programs in the college and coordinating between them.
    • Approving students’ grades.
    • Implement all approved regulations.
    • Discussing all the suggestions and new policies suggested by the Dean’s council.
    • Recommending conferring academic degrees.
    • Approving the nomination of new faculty members or teaching assistants, or suggesting their secondment, transfer or granting them scholarships or study leaves.
    • Overseeing the scientific research of the college faculty members.
    • Appointing standing committees to investigate or study issues within its responsibilities.
    • Approve faculty members in his/ her college for promotion; subject to the provision that no staff member may take part in the promotion and/or appointment and/or any issue of a staff member of a higher rank.

Each academic department will constitute an autonomous academic entity and will supervise the teaching of courses within its specialization. Each department will have a council comprising all the academic staff members. The Departmental Council will oversee academic, educational, administrative and financial matters and student affairs in the college in accordance with the policies of the BoT, the Deans’ Council and the College Council and within the provisions of the law, the by-laws and regulations decisions issued in accordance therewith. The Departmental Council has the following powers and undertakes the following responsibilities:

• • • Submission of proposals to the Council regarding study plans in the Department.
    • Coordination of curricula in the Department, course textbook and reference selection.
    • Organizing the exams as per the university by-laws.
    • Promoting academic research and coordinating it in the Department, including community service.
    • Proffering opinions on matters relating to academic staff, including appointments, promotions and holidays, subject to the provision that no staff member may take part in the promotion and/or appointment of a staff member of a higher rank.
    • Distribution of courses amongst instructors in the department.
    • Organization of academic advising in the department and provision of guidance and pastoral care to students.
    • Recommendation to the college Council the lists of graduates.
    • Review the plan to evaluate the learning outcomes of the department, discuss and approve/amend update it to take appropriate measures to develop the educational process in the department in accordance with learning outcome results.
    • Review, study and prepare program files presented for academic accreditation and complete them with the required documents.
    • Reviewing and approving suggested textbooks by faculty members.
    • Setting the department budget.

Department Chair oversee an academic department. They oversee the implementation of strategic polices and work towards the advancement of that unit. The Department Chair holds a PhD degree and usually holds the rank of Professor. In some circumstances, the University President may appoint a staff member of a lesser rank as acting Chair to serves the academic unit upon the recommendation of the Dean.

• • • The Head of Department usually performs the following tasks:
    • Chairing Department council
    • Preparing course schedule in the department
    • Report department budgets
    • Translating department strategic goals
    • Proposing departmental changes
    • Managing staff; subject to the provision that no staff member may take part in any issue of a staff member of a higher rank.
    • Coordinate and supervise all assessment activities in the department, such as pre-post monitoring exams, course (e-)file, textbooks “ etc.
    • Managing evaluating faculty and staff performance process.
    • Conducting research
    • Attending and hosting meetings
    • Report to the college dean.

In some circumstances, the President may appoint a staff member of a lesser rank than a Full-Professor as acting Head of Department upon the recommendation of the Dean of the College.

Is appointed by the University President upon the recommendation of the Dean in case there is no Chairs of Departments. Program Coordinator will have the same privileges as a Head of Department. The Program Coordinator holds a PhD degree and usually holds the rank of Professor, in some circumstances, the University President may appoint, upon the recommendation of the Dean of the College, a staff member of a lesser rank as acting Program Coordinator to serves the academic program.

• • • The Program Coordinator is responsible for:
    • Helping the Dean and the college administration in the planning, implementation, and marketing of the program’s functions.
    • Serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and other departments on program-related issues.
    • Coordinating activities of students, faculty, staff, and administration to achieve program’s objectives.
    • Preparing program-related documents, such as course catalogs, promotional materials, and educational materials.
    • Collecting and maintaining student and course related data, such as, registered students, graduated students, employed students, and offered courses.
    • Working with college advisors to make sure the advising process runs smoothly and effectively.
    • Performing any program-related duties assigned by the Dean and the university administration.

Postgraduate Program Coordinator is appointed by the University President upon the recommendation of the Dean. Program Coordinator will have the same privileges as a Head of Department. The Postgraduate Program Coordinator holds a PhD degree and usually holds the rank of Professor, in some circumstances, the University President may appoint, upon the recommendation of the Dean, a staff member of a lesser rank as acting postgraduate Program Coordinator to serves the graduate academic program. The Postgraduate Program Coordinator is responsible for:

THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• • • Serve as primary point of contact for prospective students
    • Review applications for admission
    • Promote Postgraduate Programs at information sessions (internally/externally)
    • Provide academic advising to students
    • Develop a good working relationship with students of the program

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM REVIEW AND EVALUATION:

• • • Review the postgraduate program data and write annual reports to highlight strengths or areas for improvement, such as recruitment figures, retention rates, progression, and achievement data
    • Review existing programs and participate with curriculum committee in developing new graduate programs
    • Monitor student progression and audit graduation applications

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION:

• • • Coordinate with faculties who are teaching in the Postgraduate Program
    • Works with Academic Unit Chair/Dean to schedule faculty for postgraduate class offerings
    • Delegate roles as clearly and as possible regarding tasks and responsibilities
    • Keep documentation of the program reports, meetings, changes, developments

A course coordinator is assigned, by the College/Department Council, to each multisection courses.

The course coordinator is responsible for:

• • • Organizing a start-up meeting at the beginning of the semester to develop a consensus among the instructors of each section of the course regarding syllabus, contents, learning outcomes, methods of delivery of contents and weightages and contents of assessment material.
    • Making sure that the textbooks and aiding materials are available in the university learning resources.
    • Maintaining the quality and the consistency of the course contents and teaching methodologies during the semester.
    • Overseeing the preparation of the midterm/final exam (if exist) to make sure that it is unified between all sessions.
    • Conducting a meeting with the instructors at the end of the semester to discuss any suggested update in the syllabus, course contents, textbooks, and course learning outcomes.
    • Overseeing the preparation of the portfolio in all sections.
    • Organizing professional development activities for the instructors to make sure that the faculty is abreast with the latest knowledge, tools and technologies that are part of the course.

The Director of Admission and Registration will oversee plans and coordinates complex operational and student registration assignments and special projects within and/or across operating units; gathers, organizes, analyses information, develops and prepares recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• • • Bachelor’s Degree/ Business Administration or MIS background preferred.
    • 5 years of related experience.
    • Proficiency in both Arabic and English language, spoken and written.
    • Strong communication skills, courteous and people friendly personality.
    • Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects.
    • Proficient in personal computing skills
    • Excellent problem-solving skills
    • Ability to analyse and interpret data
    • Familiar with AFU registration software

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Prepare and announce the academic schedule, and control offered courses’ slots timing.
    • Prepare the academic calendar in coordination with the Director of Human Resources.
    • Administers day-to-day registration policies and procedures.
    • Management of student records, including transcripts for all types and certifications through complete production process.
    • Independently processes all records and tasks through workflow functions, including the collection and maintenance of records, scanning documents, research and investigation of records history, verification, adjustment, and completion of assignments.
    • Operates independently as the primary point-of-contact as administrative liaison and coordinates interaction between department operating units, other university departments and programs and/or external agencies, as appropriate.
    • Resolves student registrations issues and/or discrepancies utilizing analytical and research techniques.
    • Supports Enrolment Management.
    • Provides guidance, troubleshooting and problem-solving including researching records information as necessary across university and exterior entities to respond to and address specific applicant/student concerns and/or inquiries.
    • Coordinates and/or contributes to the overall planning, development, and implementation of short-term and long-range goals and objectives.
    • Supervise registration staff and may participate in training and evaluative sessions.
    • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by University Management.

The Director of Finance unit is responsible for directing the financial affairs, controlling the flow of cash through the university, and maintaining the integrity of the funds to insure financial stability.

QUALIFICATION

• • • Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting
    • 8 to 10 years of experience in a similar role in education sector
    • Auditing experience would be an advantage
    • Proficiency in both Arabic and English language, spoken and written.
    • Sound knowledge of financial and accounting standards
    • Strong communication skills, courteous and people friendly personality.
    • Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Overall manage the Financial Affairs of Al Falah University
    • Supervise the Finance Staff (Recruitment, Training, Job Allocation, Attendance, Leave and Evaluation)
    • Supervise the Finance Staff (Recruitment, Training, Job Allocation, Attendance, Leave and Evaluation)
    • Control the day-to-day accounting entries, reconciliation and reporting as per IAS and GAAP
    • Interfere and supervise the ERP system setup and implementation in which has a financial effect.
    • Prepare the University proposed Budget as per AFU by laws and observe the achievement during the year
    • Prepare the monthly Financial Statement (Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash flow
    • Prepare the Year End closing and reporting and assist to provide the external auditors with the reports.
    • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by AFU Management.

Provides innovative leadership to human resource in the university, and designs, implements and oversees the various human resource policies and procedures to support the university, mission, and vision. He/she provides innovative human resource leadership, performs entry- level professional duties in one or more major areas of the Human Resources function.

QUALIFICATIONS

• • • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related area, Masters is preferred
    • Successful comprehensive management skills including employee relations, compensation, recruitment, dispute resolution, organizational development, operational management, and program/project management.
    • Proven skills in building and maintaining effective work relationships with the ability to counsel and advise a broad array of constituents at all levels of the organization.
    • Abilities to advance organizational change and development through effective supervisory and financial management skills.
    • Strong analytical skills, clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Effective leadership skills and teamwork philosophy.
    • Strong abilities to set priorities, manage competing demands and provide timely response to urgent issues.
    • A fair understanding of the local and UAE labour laws that may have bearing on the day-to-day operation of the university.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Prepares data for reports, salary studies, affirmative action investigation and/or job analysis.
    • Reviews and processes payroll records and reports.
    • Reviews and update position descriptions to ensure currency and accuracy.
    • Responds to local and national wage and salary surveys, providing information on University’s compensation programs.
    • Receives and screens employment applications, conducts employment interviews, reviews certification of employment eligibility, applications, and performs reference and background checks.
    • Conducts exit, grievance, and/or affirmative action interviews. Assists employee supervision and organizational issues (counselling).
    • Performs benefits orientation for full-time, part-time, employee to assist employees in re-solving specific benefits problems.
    • Assist in the development, analysis, and evaluation or training needs.
    • Assists in the implementation of human resource programs and projects.
    • Operates manual and automated systems and equipment, computers, related software to facilitate work assignments.
    • Responsible to access staff eligibility to access services including but not limited to counsel-ling services, career services, and registration for the courses at AFU. The outcome recommendation(s) goes to the President for the final decision.

The Director of information technology (IT) oversees the design, development, and maintenance of network computer systems and software applications serving the needs of the academic and administrative entities affiliated with the university.

QUALIFICATIONS

• • • Bachelor’s degree in an area related to information technology, master’s degree is preferred. A minimum 5 years related experience with a minimum of 2 years in at supervisory role managing technology personnel.
    • Experience in administration of systems in Windows; MAC OS X or Unix/Linux administration experience highly desirable.
    • Experience with most of the following technologies: Active Directory, Open LDAP, DNS, content management systems (especially FatWire), IIS, Apache, HTML, XML, Perl, Shell scripting and JavaScript).
    • Experience with the following Platforms: Edu-Gate, Moodle, Quiz, MS-Team and Zoom.
    • Excellent skills in project management.
    • Flexible to work on some evenings and possibly weekends when required. Able to work successfully in a fast-paced work environment.
    • Assertive and technically skilled and organized.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
    • Demonstrates strong initiative and resourcefulness and ability to research problems and create solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Implements policies and define regulations related to client and server use and security.
    • Accountable for successful resolution of all server and client computing problems; develops, maintains, and disseminates knowledge of best solutions to recurring problems.
    • Analyses and documents the functional IT requirements of departments and programs within the university for the purpose of developing, integrating, and improving IT usage.
    • Works with the technical staff to develop annual budget and oversees the portion of the budget that deals with the computing equipment and software to foster technical team development.
    • Research technology to stay current with advances and alerts in systems, security, and web development; develops an aptitude and displays initiative to apply and integrate research findings quickly in the current environment of a new institution.
    • Oversees the implementation, support and delivery of web technologies and solutions for both faculty and staff members.
    • Leverages and supports the web content management system (CMS) infrastructure to support new media teaching initiatives and the Journalism School public website. Analyse stakeholder needs and vision, recommend web-based solutions, and support creation of both traditional and CMS-based web sites.
    • Responsible for hardware, software, operating systems, and network purchases, upgrades, and maintenance, includes working with vendors.
    • Makes periodic reports to the Deans on purchase requests and status of orders.
    • Works on the annual budget to implement and oversee the computer division budget accounts.
    • Participates in the assessment of the IT services and its management as required by the university management.

The Director of Learning Resources provides leadership for the acquisition of books and serial publications in all formats. The Director of Learning Resources works closely with faculty, students, and other university staff members within the community. The Director of Learning Resources ensures the development and evaluation of the collections, continuation of titles, regular, and the updating of the learning resources catalog and webpage regarding all holdings of the learning resources. The position serves on the Electronic Resources Committee. In addition, this position shares in providing reference assistance to students, faculty, staff, and other members of the University community.

In addition, the Director of Learning Resources participates in teaching students and faculty members on the different techniques for appropriate research analysis, research problems and seeking information electronically. The Director of Learning Resources acts as a faculty liaison for learning resources print collection development in assigned areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Director of Learning Resources will:

• • • Have a master’s degree in library and management Information systems (MIS) or its equivalent, with appropriate experience.
    • Have excellent organizational skills, creativity, multitasking abilities and problem-solving skills.
    • Have essential skills in electronic resources, instructional technology, multimedia resources and services.
    • Have outstanding oral and written communication and ‘interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully individually and in a dynamic collegial environment with diverse populations

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Managing and overseeing the learning resources and information resources of the university
    • Manage the learning resources support staff who will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and reasonable experience as a librarian in a similar position.
    • Providing general and specialized reference service at the desk, electronically and on the telephone.
    • Participating in developing, reviewing, and implementing the learning resources approved policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including those related to policy and the book development program and other related activities of the AFU Learning resources and Information Resources.
    • Preparing the annual operating budget of the Learning resources and information resources.
    • Developing and provide subject-based specialized instruction to support the research and teaching needs of the faculty and students
    • Collaborating and participating in educational initiatives, establishing, and maintaining sound relationships with publishers, book dealers, and peer librarians and scholars assessing collections and resources
    • Develop other related services to enhance the scope of the university’s learning resources, such as inter-learning resources loans and collaborations with other libraries in the region.
    • Serve on the university’s committees as appropriate and perform other duties as assigned.

Director of Media is responsible to plan and organize strategies for university media unit and supervise all the university articles, publications, posts of the university website and social media accounts.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• • • BSc in Design / Media or related fields.
    • Priority shall be given to nationals of the United Arab Emirates and GCC nationals
    • Proficiency in both Arabic and English language, spoken and written
    • Must have an experience in the UAE
    • Strong communication skills, courteous and people friendly personality
    • 2 years related experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Plans, and organize strategies for university media unit.
    • Supervise all the university website and social media accounts. 
    • Provides awareness and direction to the units, in developing strategic social media plans; works closely with other units to ensure proper content and messaging executed online is relevant to organizational goal.
    • Monitoring coverage across different media types.
    • Oversee and approve the posts on website and university social media.
    • Responsible to review the articles, publications, posts of the university on website and social media.
    • All other duties assigned by Media Office.

The Director of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Centre (QAAC) is appointed by the University President.  The Director holds a PhD degree and preferably to hold the rank of Associate or Professor.  The Director of the QAAC is considered part of the senior management at the University where the QAAC is directly linked to the University President.  Therefore, the Director of the QAAC should report directly to the President on any matter related to quality.  The Director may also be invited to the Deans’ Council so that s/he can participate in the academic decision-making process.  The Director of the QAAC should work with the President to support the University’s development of learning- and quality-related policies and strategies, liaise with Deans and managers of Units and Centres at AFU, and interface with external Quality Assurance agencies and organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Chairs the QAAC and the standing Central Quality Assurance Committee (CQAC) 
    • Develops, and oversees the implementation of the University’s Quality Assurance Policy and Framework, and Manual.
    • Promotes the culture of academic quality and self-assessment and improvement within the University.
    • Works with faculty, staff, and the CQAC to implement the quality assurance framework and structure assessments and related reporting to fulfil University expectations and accreditation requirements.
    • Coordinates the process for preparing the self-study reports for external institutional/programmatic reviews and audits.
    • Prepares annual self-evaluation/QA reports on the performance of the academic and administrative units including operational plans, academic programs, operations, and services.
    • Reviews and monitors progress on the implementation of recommendations/ action plans (closing the loop) arising from quality reviews / annual quality assurance reports.

The GSU Supervisor oversees and administers the day-to-day supporting services at the university.

QUALIFICATIONS

• • • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with minimum 5 years of experience.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Flexible to work in shifts and possibly on weekends when required.
    • Proficiency in both Arabic and English language, spoken and written.
    • Excellent public relations writing skills, and ability to lead and train staff
    • Good command of Computer use, particularly MS office programs.
    • Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Oversees and administers the day-to-day activities of the office; develops policies, procedures, and systems which ensure productive and efficient office operation.
    • Aids and support to the office principal in problem solving, project planning and management, and development and execution of stated goals and objectives.
    • Supervises the work of employees in supporting roles, including assigning workload, and monitoring employee performance.
    • Oversees and facilitates resources management and administration procedures and documentation for the principal.
    • Organizes and facilitates meetings, conferences, and other special events; coordinates and attends committee meetings, and participates in committee discussions, as appropriate.
    • Provides and/or oversees provision of staff support to the office, to include handling walk-up and phone interactions, maintaining calendars and travel arrangements, screening, analysing, and responding to incoming correspondence, handling day-to-day problems and situations.
    • Aids in the understanding and interpretation of university policies and procedures, as appropriate, and ensures that office operations follow policy provisions and standards.
    • Assists in the coordination, supervision, and completion of special projects, as appropriate.
    • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Management.

Students recruitment Manager is responsible for the student recruitments for the university. The job role includes visits schools, colleges and meets with school administrators and counsellors to promote outreach activities within assigned territory and as required to assist other recruiters at his unit. His role also includes coordination and implementation of various recruitment programs and marketing strategies for programs and special events relating to targeted students, transfer, or under-represented groups in the fulfilment of recruitment efforts.

Organize and host school counsellors at AFU to have campus tours for marketing and student recruitments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• • • 4 to 5 years related experience in the field
    • Strong communication skills, courteous and people friendly personality.
    • Proficiency in both Arabic and English language, spoken and written
    • Must have an experience in the UAE
    • Candidates having Ministry of Education degree equivalency shall be given preference.
    • Strong communication skills, courteous and people friendly personality

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Visits schools and colleges and meets with school administrators and counselors to promote outreach activities within assigned territory and as required to assist other recruiters.
    • Coordinates and implements various recruitment programs and marketing strategies for programs and special events relating to targeted students, transfer, or under-represented groups in the fulfillment of recruitment efforts.
    • Organize and host school counselors at AFU to have campus tours for marketing and student recruitments.
    • Plan and participate in seminars and events to represent AFU.
    • All other duties assigned by management.

An EHS Officer is appointed by the University President and is directly responsible to report to him. The Environmental Health and Safety Officer will develop, coordinate, evaluate, and execute university policies and procedures that will ensure the health and safety of faculty, staff, students, and visitors. In accordance with regulatory mandates, topics included will be complex technical areas such as hazard control and risk management, occupational safety and health, and fire prevention.

He may work with or have access to professionals with administrative, engineering, chemical, radiation, occupational, environmental, and fire safety credentials and will be prepared to assess, measure, and evaluate potential hazards which the University community may encounter for purposes of developing safety related programs to heighten safety awareness among staff, faculty, and students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• • • Has a certificate in this field such as IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health), IEMA (Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment), or equivalent certificate.
    • Has an experience as an environmental health and safety professional.
    • Has a minimum of five years’ experience working and supporting with environmental health and safety professionals.
    • Has good interpersonal and communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Supervise and identify the need for monitoring, on a continued basis, for hazards associate with toxic atmospheres, chemicals, flammable liquids, etc.
    • Inspect and determine that available life safety devices such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors are in proper supply and working condition.
    • Review plans and blueprints to ensure that campus planning personnel are in compliance with all pertinent safety regulations during the rehabilitation of existing facilities or planning of new construction or in the lease or purchase of off-campus facilities.
    • Manage, plan, schedule, participate in, and assume the overall responsibility for all safety and safety related inspections of buildings, maintenance operations, and campus areas, construction and facilities rehabilitation sites, storage areas, etc. for the purpose of detecting and appraising unsafe conditions or activities.
    • Direct the investigation of accidents, fires, incidents involving hazardous chemicals (if any) and any other environmental or safety related concerns.
    • Prepares information for presentation to University Management and in Courts if required.
    • Plan, schedule, and coordinate safety training programs for faculty, staff, and students such as Right to Know/Hazard Communication, hazardous waste management (if any), machine and tool safety, and the general subjects of fire prevention and occupational and environmental hygiene. Such responsibilities would also include the composition of reference manuals.
    • Recommend renovation and/or maintenance projects to improve safety in work.
    • Actively participate in university safety related committees such as Central Risk Management Committee, and Central Health and Safety Committee.

An eLearning coordinator is appointed by the University President and directly responsible to report to the Director of ITC. The coordinator will provide support for the implementation of e-learning policies, and work with teaching staff to develop sustainable high-quality online learning activities appropriate for the discipline, incorporating sound educational design principles, and consistent with the Colleges’ policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• • • An MS degree in Computer Science.
    • Has minimum of five years’ experience working and supporting with distance learning program.
    • Experienced in working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly Moodle.
    • Has good interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Is professional in different IT software.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The coordinator will assist and support the delivery of AFU’s online and continuing education efforts by providing training for faculty in the area of online teaching and developing and administering distance learning student services. The coordinator will also Collaborate with the University and resources to help develop faculty and student support services. The eLearning coordinator will be a team-oriented professional who is willing to learn and participate in a collaborative setting in cooperation with the Director of Professional Development and other administrators where needed, and as following:

• • • Execute adopted policies and plans for online learning that promote the overall university’s strategic initiatives.
    • Collaborate with academic faculty and IT to enable them handling all online students’ general inquiries regarding classes, enrolment, student financial accounts, etc.
    • Collaborate with the Deans and other administrators regarding methods, technology, and administrative services.
    • Collaborate in anticipating, mitigating, and escalating academic issues to QAAC as they develop.
    • Track all documentation associated with the assessment of online instruction in coordination with QAAC Director.
    • Work extensively with Colleges Deans, the Director of QAAC, Director of Admission and Registration, and Director of Professional Development to increase student online enrolment growth along with retention, and other initiatives that align with AFU strategic direction.
    • Serves as the registrar for the Online Program (if any programs are established and officially approved by the CAA in the future).
    • Provide other services as needed/directed from the President of AFU.