Dean Students Affairs

The Role
Job Responsibilities :Interpret and enforce academic policies and procedures as they pertain to the branch or division; monitors and administers processes associated with individual student academic standing, as appropriate, to include probations, suspensions. Direct and oversee academic advisement, career counseling, and student discipline programs; provides guidance and support as appropriate for various student life activities. Establish and implement short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement. Oversee all facets of the daily operations of the organizational unit, ensuring compliance with the University policies and regulations. Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. Develop and manage annual budgets. Oversee and direct the planning and development of student information documents and promotional materials, to include catalogs and student handbooks. Represent the organization at various community and/or business meetings; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Ph. D degree with at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Requirements
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports. Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse community. Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion. Knowledge and understanding of student career and academic advisement principles, methods, and procedures at the college level. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Knowledge and understanding of a range of student life issues and concerns. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. Employee development and performance management skills. Knowledge of the procedures and processes associated with the development and dissemination of curriculum catalogs and student handbooks.
About the company
University of Science and Technology of Fujairah is located at the eastern coast of United Arab Emirates, at about 120 km from Dubai. Colleges include: College of Dentistry, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, College of Engineering & Information Technology, College of Business Administration, College of Architecture, Art and Design, College of Mass Communication, College of Humanities and College of Law. "USTF" offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs that satisfy the needs of students and employers in relation to the knowledge-based economy through the combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The University is committed to producing globally competitive graduates who are equipped with the highest sense of professionalism and social responsibility by continually enhancing the quality of its core functions: teaching, research, training, expertise and practice, all exercised in an innovative environment.