Director of Student Life (Emirati Talent)

The Director of Student Life (Emirati Talent) ensures the welfare, comfort and needs of students are met by being available for advice and guidance on any matters which arise with their accommodation or during trips.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership and Administration:Provide leadership, oversight, and direction for all aspects of student life and student engagement on campus.Develop, implement, and assess student life policies, procedures, and initiatives that align with the institution's mission, values, and strategic goals.Digitize all processes related to student life; such as student council elections, student club establishment in addition to event-related forms.Supervise and mentor Student Life professionals, and provide guidance and support for their professional development.Administers budgets, approves legal agreements and resource allocation for student life including Student Activity, Athletics and Leadership program.Collaborate with other campus departments, faculty, and staff to ensure a seamless and integrated approach to student life and student engagement.Develop and implement a comprehensive leadership development strategy for students that aligns with university mission, values, and educational goals.Design, implement, and evaluate student leadership programs and initiatives, including workshops, trainings, seminars, and other developmental activities.Student Engagement and Programming:Develop and implement a comprehensive and diverse range of co-curricular programs, activities, and events that promote student engagement, cultural exchange and leadership locally an internationally.Provide support, resources, and guidance for the successful operation and development of student clubs and organizations.Create and implement programs and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and foster a positive and inclusive campus climate.Manage large-scale campus-wide events, such as New Student Orientation, Club Fair , National Day ,Global Day, and other student events.Assess and reviews all student-initiated activities and events proposals to ensure that they are valuable learning opportunities.Student Leadership Programs and Activities:Develop and oversee a wide range of student leadership programs and activities that cater to diverse student populations, including clubs, organizations, student government, and leadership conferences.Plan and execute Peer Leaders, Ambassadors programs and initiatives, and ensure alignment with the university values and policies.Provide coaching and mentoring to Peer Leaders, university Ambassadors to support their leadership development goals.Offer leadership training programs that enhance students' leadership skills, knowledge, and capabilitiesAthletics Program Development:Provide administrative direction and oversight for all sports programs and services that include Intercollegiate, Intramural, Recreation, Fitness, Aquatics, Special Events and Sports Facilities.Provide rich and varied Sports, Fitness and Recreational programs that foster the holistic development of students.Recognition and Awards:Develop and implement recognition and awards programs that celebrate and acknowledge active student achievements.Create and administer selection processes for student awards and recognition programs.Assessment and Evaluation:Develop and implement assessment and evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness and impact of student life programs, services, and initiatives.Collect and analyze data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.Prepare reports and presentations to share outcomes and findings with stakeholders, including senior leadership, faculty, staff, and students.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:Master’s degree and at least ten years management experience in student activities, programs or services, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties Ability to communicate effectively in Arabic and English, both orally and in writing.Program planning and implementation skills.Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion.