We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Academic Coordinator to join our academic team in Silicon Oasis, Dubai. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth coordination of academic operations, quality assurance, and partner university communications.
As a key liaison between academic departments, student services, and UK partner institutions, the Senior Academic Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining academic integrity, streamlining procedures, and supporting the strategic objectives of the Academic President.
Location : Silicon Oasis, Dubai
Shift : 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in academic coordination, program administration, or quality assurance in higher education.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Academic Leadership, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in UK-aligned academic institutions or with UK Transnational Education (TNE) partnerships is highly desirable.
• Strong multitasking abilities and a thorough understanding of academic compliance and quality assurance standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to represent the institution in external academic engagements.
• Experience coordinating across multiple departments with proven policy implementation success.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in handling academic timetables, assessments, and coordination of faculty operations?
• Do you have prior experience working with UK-aligned academic institutions or transnational education partnerships?
• Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Silicon oasis Dubai for this job?

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• academic coordination or program administration: 3 years (Required)

• Oversee academic timetables, teaching schedules, assessment cycles, and exam planning in collaboration with faculty and Student Services.
• Act as the principal liaison with UK partner universities, ensuring timely communication, compliance, and submission of academic deliverables.
• Respond to academic queries in coordination with the Student Services Department and guide students and staff on university policies, assignment protocols, academic progression, and appeals.
• Support the onboarding and training of new academic staff and Academic Coordinators to ensure consistent application of academic policies.
• Implement standardized academic procedures and best practices across departments, aligned with institutional and UK partner requirements.
• Conduct faculty coordination meetings, workshops, and internal academic seminars with the Academic President.
• Maintain accurate academic records and generate regular reports for academic leadership and UK partners.
• Coordinate interim academic support during faculty transitions or leadership vacancies.
• Organize and manage academic events such as onboarding programs and staff development sessions, ensuring alignment with educational and budgetary goals.
• Participate in recruitment processes for academic staff and support candidate evaluation in line with UK academic standards.
• Continuously review and improve academic workflows to enhance institutional efficiency and student experience.
• Manage the Academic President’s academic schedule, meetings, and institutional responsibilities with professionalism.