Leadership And Public Speaking Instructor And Alumni Affairs Coordinator

Description:

The Arab Film Studio Young Filmmakers Workshop, a collaboration between Image Nation Abu Dhabi and NYU Abu Dhabi, is a three-week program for Emirati high school students that enables and enhances filmmaking skills. Participants from across the UAE are exposed to the teachings and experience of leading industry professionals. From screenwriting, and directing to camera and post-production, the three weeks come to a close with a screening of a collection of short films that are written and directed by the participants.|

Principal Responsibilities

The Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program (SMSP)

Serve as a Public Speaking and Public Presentation instructor or Teaching Assistant as required
Lead the coordination and organization of guest speakers, leadership activities, and workshops. This includes inviting distinguished leaders or speakers, arranging their visits, and planning engaging leadership activities to enhance the learning experience for the scholars during experiential learning weekends or as required, according to the SMSP academic calendar. 
Work on the existing curriculum, assess its effectiveness, and refine it as necessary to ensure alignment with program objectives. Actively contribute to the ongoing development of innovative instructional materials and strategies aimed at enhancing leadership, public speaking, and public presentation skills among students 
Support recruitment and student selection of the next SMSP cohort 
Assist with and actively participate in programming for the international trip, including but not limited to supervising students during travel 
Support the success of SMSP alumni at NYUAD.

The NYU Abu Dhabi Summer Academy (SA)

Serve as a Leadership and Public Speaking (LPS) instructor
Lead the coordination and organization of guest speakers, leadership activities, and workshops. This includes inviting distinguished leaders, arranging their visits, and planning engaging leadership activities to enhance the learning experience 
Collaborate closely with other Summer Academy instructors to ensure seamless delivery of the LPS curriculum, fostering a cohesive learning experience for students. This involves coordinating lesson plans, sharing resources, and exchanging best practices to maintain consistency and coherence across instructional sessions. Additionally, engage in regular communication and collaboration meetings to address any challenges, adapt teaching strategies as needed, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the curriculum delivery 
Assist in supervising students during co-curricular activities and trips 
Work on the existing curriculum, assess its effectiveness, and refine it as necessary to ensure alignment with program objectives. Actively contribute to the ongoing development of innovative instructional materials and strategies aimed at enhancing leadership and public speaking skills among students 
Support recruitment and student selection for the next SA cohort 
Support the success of SA alumni at NYUAD 

The Arab Film Studio Young Filmmakers Workshop (YFMW)

Support recruitment and selection of the next YFMW cohort

General Operations of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Community Programs

Lead the completion of the Annual Performance Review (APR). This includes assigning tasks to team members, arranging meetings to follow up on progress, and gathering the required data to ensure timely and accurate reporting 
Provide operational support for SMSP, SA, and YFMW selection processes 
Foster collaborative opportunities and build connections with other programs and departments within the university, including but not limited to the Academic Enrichment Program (AEP), academic resource centers, and PhD Pathways. Actively engage in interdisciplinary initiatives to enhance the educational experience and support student success 
Collaborate with the Emirati PhD Pathways program by engaging with students and offering leadership, public speaking, and presentation workshops as needed 
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director

General Student Counseling and Graduate School Advising

Support the lead instructor in student counseling by identifying opportunities, scholarships, and awards for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to be offered to scholars and students 
Lead advising and preparation of students and alumni from the SMSP and SA programs for university and graduate school applications, including interview coaching and meeting presentation requirements 
Support fellow team members in the planning and execution of student counseling and graduate school advising processes 
Advise current SMSP and SA students and alumni of both programs on college/graduate school applications

Alumni Affairs

Lead the update of the program Alumni dashboards with the support of other Instructors, managers, and coordinators 
Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni through regular communication, planning events, and initiatives. 
Develop engaging content for the alumni newsletter, ensuring it highlights the programs and university updates, alumni achievements, upcoming events, and opportunities for alumni involvement. 
Develop and create content for alumni, featuring their achievements and other highlights to be showcased on the department's social media platforms. 
Manage newsletters, emails, and social media to keep alumni informed and engaged, including managing an Alumni LinkedIn. 
Facilitate alumni networking and create mentorship opportunities that connect alumni with current scholars and students, fostering professional development and guidance.