Description:
The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is seeking a Registrar to join the team. DIDI is a world-class design university located in the Dubai Design District. Interdisciplinary design education is at the core of DIDI’s mission, with a curriculum developed in collaboration with the MIT School of Architecture and Urban Planning and Parsons the New School.
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Facilitating effective student registration and enrollment.
- Preparing course schedules, academic calendars, and final exam schedules.
- Review and release of student final grades.
- Maintaining and organizing Students' files.
- Notifying students and faculty of the timeline and processes for student registration.
- Supervising and maintaining the Student Information System and degree audit systems.
- Supervising the process of transfer credits, enrollment, and degree verification.
- Preparing official transcripts, official letters, and diplomas.
- Counseling and advising students, faculty, and staff on academic matters related to student academic progress.
- Interpreting and enforcing academic policies and regulations
- Advising students on graduation requirements, overseeing the commencement ceremony, assisting with graduation clearance, and other related matters.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant undergraduate degree qualification.
- 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience in a university environment in the UAE.
Proficiencies
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the education process.
- Strong working knowledge of MS products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience in maintaining Student Information Systems and Learning Management Systems (preferably Moodle).
- Familiar with UAE MOE regulations regarding reporting requirements.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills. Arabic desirable. Needs to be very organized and able to handle multiple tasks on an ongoing basis.
- Proactive and willing to take initiatives and incorporate changes and improvements.
- Must have an empathetic character that is easily approachable and can deal with student situations calmly and with care.
Application deadline: Open until filled.
Remuneration is commensurate with degree and experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. Please submit a CV, cover letter, two recommendation or reference letters