Job Description/Specification:
The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is seeking an experienced Academic Advising Specialist to join its Student Central Services Department. This role is dedicated to enhancing student success by providing professional academic advising, personalized learning support, and guidance throughout the student lifecycle.
Working closely with faculty advisors and university departments, the successful candidate will help students achieve their academic goals, improve retention, and contribute to a positive student experience through effective advising, mentoring, and student support initiatives.
About This Role
As an Academic Advising Specialist, you will provide comprehensive academic advising, develop individualized student success plans, assist with course planning and registration, coordinate student support services, and contribute to academic advising programs and campus-wide student success initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
🎓 Academic Advising
- Provide academic advising and guidance to students.
- Develop personalized student success plans.
- Assist with course selection, sequencing, and registration.
- Monitor student progress and provide ongoing academic support.
👥 Student Success & Support
- Support at-risk students through tailored intervention plans.
- Connect students with academic, personal, and campus support services.
- Promote student engagement and academic achievement.
- Maintain strong advisor-student relationships.
🤝 Collaboration & Engagement
- Collaborate with faculty advisors and university departments.
- Assist with academic advising workshops and training sessions.
- Support campus-wide advising events and student success initiatives.
- Mentor and support Peer Academic Advisors (PAAs).
📋 Administration & Compliance
- Maintain accurate advising records using EAB Navigate360.
- Manage advising appointments and student documentation.
- Ensure compliance with university advising policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
- Master's degree or professional certification is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in academic advising, student affairs, student services, or higher education.
- Experience within a higher education institution is highly desirable.
Preferred Skills
- Strong understanding of student advising and student success strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
Technical Skills
- Academic Advising
- Student Success Planning
- Student Lifecycle Management
- Course Registration & Planning
- EAB Navigate360
- Student Information Systems (SIS)
- Student Records Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Workshop Facilitation
- Process Improvement
Core Competencies
- Student Focus
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Service Excellence
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Planning & Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Time Management
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for professionals currently working as:
- Academic Advisor
- Student Success Advisor
- Student Services Specialist
- Academic Support Specialist
- Student Affairs Officer
- Student Development Specialist
- Higher Education Advisor
- University Counselor
- Enrollment Advisor
- Education Program Coordinator
Professionals from the Higher Education, Universities, Colleges, Vocational Education, Academic Institutions, Student Affairs, and Education Services sectors are encouraged to apply.
CV Tips
Highlight:
- Experience in academic advising and student support.
- Student success, retention, and engagement initiatives.
- Experience with EAB Navigate360 or Student Information Systems.
- Workshop facilitation and stakeholder collaboration.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic.
Application Tips
- Showcase your experience supporting student success and academic progression.
- Highlight advising, mentoring, and student engagement achievements.
- Include experience with higher education systems and advising platforms.
- Mention relevant certifications or postgraduate qualifications.
- Optimize your CV with ATS-friendly education and student services keywords.
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