International Programs and Partnerships Officer Full Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Edit and draft international agreements in collaboration with the legal office and other offices. 
• Support the Director of the OIAA in all dimensions of partnership activity, undertaking specific projects and pieces of work as delegated. 
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts in partner universities worldwide and identify any opportunities and risks for the University in terms of international partnerships. 
• Liaise with partner organizations in different countries and to identify and build opportunities for partnership activity. 
• Organize high-profile incoming and outgoing visits linked to the development and maintenance of international partnerships. 
• Monitor and review the performance and value of international partnerships. 
• Benchmark of potential international partners to produce and coordinate briefings for University senior management. 
•  Support in establishing and activating joint/dual program agreements. 
• Coordinate international programs: faculty exchange programs, short-term faculty mobility programs and other international academic programs. 
• Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external constituents. 
• Support student mobility programs as needed: short-term programs, student exchange programs and other student programs. 
• Handle enquiries and applications from students, visitors, faculty and parents from outside the UAE and abroad including visa procedures. 
• Deal with enquiries from university staff regarding international students. 
• Facilitate the arrival of international students and faculty, and provide support during their stay. 
• Prepare presentations and brochures for activities and announcements. 
• Assist in preparing documents, keeping financial records, logging Minutes of Meetings (MoMs), recording and archiving agreements, and making progress reports of all activities. 
• Log Follow-up with different offices on requests like purchase, media, etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, international business, or a related field.
• With working experience of not less than 3-5 years; that is directly associated with the duties and responsibilities specified. 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Superior ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. 
• Excellent computer skills and MS office skills. 
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills combined with an understanding of diversity, and cross-cultural communication, conflict management and mediation skills. 
• Good organization, program research and design skills needed to achieve program and strategic planning goals. 
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered service model. 
• Demonstrated ability to train, supervise and support staff. 
• Effective, creative problem-solving and analytical skills with proven ability to effectively manage crises. 
• Ability to interpret and apply University, government, and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. 
• Ability to use tact and discretion to deal with or settle complex requests or complaints. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious relationships at all levels, both within and outside the organization including students, faculty, and administrators. 
• Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality. 
• Flexibility to work outside strict working hours Professional communication skills, both oral and written, combined with confident interpersonal skills & presence.   
• Arabic and English language proficiency, ability to communicate in another language is an advantage. 
• A flexible team orientated attitude along with willingness to travel Internationally. 
• Proven work experience as a Coordinator/Officer or similar role. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Will be required to work some non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends. 
• Will be required to travel internationally. 
• No or very limited physical effort required. 
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.