Administrative Coordinator – Academic Operations & Analytics

About the role

The University seeks an Administrative Coordinator to support academic operations and analytics. Reporting directly to the Dean, the role combines administrative oversight, data analysis, and coordination of accreditation activities, enabling data‑driven decision‑making across the College.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of laboratory equipment and academic software, aligning with budgets and academic priorities.
• Monitor, evaluate and improve administrative workflows for efficiency, service quality and compliance.
• Lead planning and execution of accreditation cycles (ABET, CAA, WSCUC) and other college‑level initiatives.
• Collect, validate and analyse academic and operational data; develop dashboards and KPI reports.
• Prepare and submit internal and external institutional reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage financial processes related to accreditation, external reviewers and prepaid card reimbursements.
• Act as primary contact for institutional research data requests and support faculty promotion processes.

Required profile

• UAE national with at least 5 years of experience in academic administration or institutional research.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Data analysis and KPI reporting
• Student Information Systems (SIS)
• Higher‑education reporting frameworks
• ERP platforms
• Dashboard development (Power BI, Tableau)
• Advanced Excel
• Institutional research methodologies