Academic Support Specialist
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Job Description
The Academic Support Specialist will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of academic activities by providing both direct and indirect support to students faculty and departmental leadership. The successful candidate will assist in coordinating academic processes managing courserelated administrative tasks and enhancing the overall educational experience for students.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Academic Support for the Department:
- Coordinate and prepare class schedules and classroom bookings in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Assist in the planning coordination and supervision of examinations and assessments .
- Organize and manage course materials on the elearning platform ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
2. Facilitation of Administrative Processes:
- Support the department head in organizing and managing daytoday academic operations .
- Follow up on student academic inquiries and requests ensuring timely resolution and proper referrals.
- Maintain accurate and updated records documents and files related to curricula courses and student data.
3. Support for Faculty Members:
- Provide logistical and administrative support for courses and academic events managed by the department.
- Coordinate and document academic meetings including preparing agendas taking minutes and drafting reports.
4. Communication and Coordination:
- Serve as a liaison between departments to ensure smooth academic and administrative workflows .
- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from students faculty and staff .
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between students and relevant university services (e.g. registration advising IT).
Qualifications and Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Education Educational Administration Business Administration or a related field .
- Professional certifications in academic administration project management or elearning tools are preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in academic support educational administration or a similar role within a higher education institution.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English .
- Strong organizational and timemanagement abilities .
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and academic software platforms.
- Ability to work effectively in a teamoriented fastpaced academic environment .
Competitive salary package
Employment Type
Full Time
