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- Advise students with accurate information about their academic progression and degree requirements and support all students in the course registration process.
- Counsel students on academic, personal, and behavioral issues as appropriate
- Monitor and meet regularly with at-risk students, helping them set goals and learn strategies to improve performance
- Liaise between students and faculty to address concerns and mediate conflicts
- Support Director of Academic Services in scheduling of courses for each term
- Coordinate process for students interested in studying abroad or transferring to other RIT campuses
- Continually communicate with the main campus to remain updated on all academic policies and procedures and programs of study. Communicate and enforce such policies with RIT Dubai students.
- Maintain and update accurate academic records for all students and prepare various reports and statistics as needed
- Review student records and complete required processes for certification of degrees each semester
- Assist in the planning and organization of the annual Commencement Ceremony
- Co-plan and deliver the Year One freshmen orientation course
- Participate as a member of various university committees, as requested and/or on a volunteer basis
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless support for students and to ensure student retention.
- Bachelor's degree from an Accredited University in Psychology, Education, Student Affairs or related fields.
- The selected candidate should have 3 years of experience with at least the last 1-2 years of their career working in a counselor or advising position.
- Understanding of the models of college student development and knowledge of issues related to the first year and transitional students.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
- Strong leadership skills and effective decision making and conflict resolution techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal skills