Academic Department Coordinator

MBZUAI
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 4-5 yearsSkills: ["Project management","Organizational skills","Multitasking","Attention to detail","Problem-solving"]

Coordinate daily academic department operations in close collaboration with the Department Chair and Academic Operations Manager, supporting departmental initiatives, events, and outreach. Serve as the primary liaison among faculty, researchers, students, and partners, maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to institutional policies. Manage operational areas like budgeting and space/resource allocation, support administration officers, and handle complex purchase guidance and issue mediation.

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Academic Department Coordinator

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Job Summary

Coordinate daily academic department operations in close collaboration with the Department Chair and Academic Operations Manager, supporting departmental initiatives, events, and outreach. Serve as the primary liaison among faculty, researchers, students, and partners, maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to institutional policies. Manage operational areas like budgeting and space/resource allocation, support administration officers, and handle complex purchase guidance and issue mediation.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Liaise with faculty, researchers, students, industry partners, and university departments to align stakeholders and facilitate synergies.
  • •Oversee daily departmental operations, including budgeting, space allocation, and resource allocation.
  • •Support the Department Chair by assisting with academic and social initiatives, and monitor/evaluate their effectiveness with recommendations.
  • •Coordinate departmental events and workshops, maintain accurate departmental records, and serve as a point of contact for academic policies and resources.
  • •Provide guidance to administrative officers on requests (e.g., procurement, travel, reimbursements) and mediate departmental conflicts, escalating to the AOM when needed.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Event Management, or a related field.
  • •Alternatively, 4–5 years of relevant work experience in an administrative role (ideally in higher education).
  • •Excellent written and verbal communication with a customer-service-oriented approach.
  • •Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with database management.
  • •Must reside in Abu Dhabi (or be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi).
Experience:4-5 years
Education:
Skills:Project managementOrganizational skillsMultitaskingAttention to detailProblem-solving
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office SuiteDatabase management

Company Brief

MBZUAI
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is a graduate-level research university in Abu Dhabi focused on AI education, research, and industry collaboration. It offers advanced programs in machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and related fields.
Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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