Community Specialist College Of Interdisciplinary Studies Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Role
- Lead the production and project management of community Milestone Events
- Oversee weekly community programs to connect students through culture, provide a space for students to tell their personal stories, and promote well-being
- Create a culturally affirming environment for students that respects and celebrates the diversity of their identities, experiences, and cultural practices
- Run the mid-semester student Pulse Sessions to gain in-person insights and feedback for programming
- Be familiar with student conduct policies and procedures. Oversee the Informal Conduct Policy as outlined in the Student Handbook and escalate conduct issues as necessary
- Attend and contribute to Community Care Initiative (CCI) meetings and processes
- Provide direct student support that assures the wellness and safety of the community
Preferred Competencies
- Comfort speaking in front of 100+ people
- Empathy, understanding, and patience in dealing with diverse perspectives
- Expert project management skills; able to set and follow through on timelines, move a cross-functional team through a shared production process, and anticipate needs to preemptively eliminate any roadblocks to achieving the goals
- Proactive problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Experience providing support to a student community awareness of intercultural dynamics
- A demonstrated ability to work well in small teams
- Skills in program design and facilitation
- Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Experience with various digital tools and platforms for event production and project management (e.g. Zoom, Asana, SpatialChat, Mural, Google Suite, Microsoft Teams)
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a passion for student development
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate field.
- Should have 1-3 years of professional experience in community development and programming within a higher education setting
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Experience with supporting a diverse student community in challenges related to health, safety, and intercultural communication
- Broad working knowledge of UAE, including fluency in English and Arabic, and possessing a local professional network
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1450009
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned