Academic Affairs Coordinator

Description

NYU Abu Dhabi Community Programs oversee multiple initiatives, including the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Community Programs, which consist of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program and the NYU Abu Dhabi Summer Academy. In addition, NYU Abu Dhabi Community Programs administer the Arab Film Studio Young Filmmakers Workshop and the NYU Abu Dhabi PhD Pathways Program.

offers a select cohort of talented university students unique access to specially designed courses, lectures, leadership experiences, networking, and assistance with applying for graduate school opportunities and scholarships. It accepts scholars from among the most outstanding students at the national UAE universities: the Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates University, and Zayed University. The Scholars Program has been developed in close consultation with the Abu Dhabi Education Council, national universities and colleges in the UAE, and New York University Abu Dhabi.

• Academic and Leadership Development: To offer an unparalleled and rigorous educational, cross‑cultural, and leadership‑development experience to outstanding and gifted university students in their third or fourth years of college study in the UAE.
• Network and Enrichment Opportunities: To provide access to NYUAD's global research, educational, and leadership network, to foster greater awareness of international issues and challenges, and to develop in these Scholars the capacity to shape the future.
• Graduate Education Advising: To counsel and help prepare exceptional candidates demonstrating the highest merit and motivation for graduate and professional study at institutions of their choice.

is an 18‑month program designed to enhance the academic profiles of highly motivated Emirati high school students. Following a competitive admissions process, up to 36 program participants are selected as recipients of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholarships for Outstanding High School Students, which enables them to attend the Summer Academy. In this mixed‑gender program, students are exposed to a rich cultural and rigorous academic program which enhances their ability to gain admission to and perform well at top‑tier English‑language universities.

The program begins during the summer following the 10th year of high school and continues for the following 18 months, with two intensive summer courses of study in Abu Dhabi and possible international travel to New York, or regional travel. In addition, students participate in online study and academic refresher weekends during the academic year.

• University Preparation: Instill in students the intellectual resources and skills necessary for success at top‑tier, English‑language universities through the 18‑month curriculum.
• Liberal Arts
  
  Education:
  
  Introduce students to the study of the humanities and to the value of a liberal arts education.
• Cultural Awareness: Develop students' understanding of the cultural norms of Western universities.
• Test Preparation: Prepare students to excel on the standardized tests necessary for university entry.

is a first of its kind in the UAE. NYUAD's PhD Pathways Program aims to address the challenge of under representation of Emirati PhDs and professors in higher education, through enhanced and early access to research experience, mentorship, skill acquisition, exploration of research careers, and graduate school preparation.

The NYUAD Community Programs invites applications for the Academic Affairs Coordinator role. The appointment will be for two years starting as soon as possible.

• Academic Operations
  • Lead registration and enrollment of all SMSP, SA, PhD Pathways Program and YFMW students.
  • Update SMSP, SA and PhD Pathways Program high‑level class schedules.
  • Create Brightspace course sites for all SMSP and SA courses.
  • Coordinate and collect midterm and final grades for all SMSP and SA courses; submit final grades to Registrar and finalize transcripts.
  • Coordinate and collect midterm and final feedback for all SMSP and SA courses.
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