Student Engagement Officer

Job Purpose:

The Student Engagement Officer supports efforts to enrich the undergraduate student experience at MBZUAI by contributing to the planning and delivery of diverse co-curricular programs and engagement initiatives. Responsibilities include coordinating onboarding and orientation activities, organizing student events, facilitating student representation, and supporting co-curricular awards and competitions.

Key Responsibilities:

Co-Curricular Awards and Programs

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of any co-curricular award programs and incentive schemes.
• Support the development, maintenance, and operation of associated systems and platforms.
• Respond to student inquiries related to co-curricular awards and/or programs, maintaining accurate records, schedules, and documentation of student participation and achievements.

Student Representation & Societies

• Assist in the coordination of student representative and council elections, training, and ongoing operations.
• Provide administrative support to student societies, ensuring adherence to MBZUAI’s policies and procedures.
• Encourage leadership development and active participation within student organizations to foster an engaged and inclusive campus culture.

Campus Events and Activities

• Provide operational and logistical support for the planning and delivery of student engagement activities, including signature events, awareness campaigns, cultural celebrations, and community gatherings that reflect MBZUAI’s values and academic calendar.
• Coordinate event logistics such as venue bookings, communications, vendor arrangements, and promotional activities in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Engage with students during events to promote participation and a sense of community.
• Collect and analyze feedback to assess the effectiveness of events and identify areas for continuous improvement.

Communication & Collaboration

• Support timely and effective communication with students to promote engagement opportunities and campus life initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align student engagement efforts and enhance the overall student experience.
• Maintain up-to-date records of participation and assist in preparing reports on engagement outcomes, trends, and recommendations.

Other Duties

• Support the implementation of strategic campus life initiatives and programs as directed by the Head of Student Engagement.
• Assist in onboarding and integrating students into the campus community.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the line manager that are consistent with the role’s objectives and responsibilities.

Working Conditions

The Student Engagement team is regularly required to work outside standard office hours, including evenings and weekends, to support student programs, events, and campus activities.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in student affairs, higher education, communications, social sciences, or a related field
• A postgraduate degree is preferred.

Professional Experience:

Essential

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in student engagement, campus life, student leadership, or co-curricular program support.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, event planning software, and social media platforms.
• A proactive, student-centered approach with a commitment to student development success story.
• Demonstrated success operating in a multicultural environment and adapting systems and processes to meet diverse expectations and needs.
• Understanding of Middle Eastern working practices and culture.

Preferred

• Experience successfully working in the UAE.
• Arabic language speaker.