JOB PURPOSE:
The Internationalization Project Administrator plays a crucial role in efficiently support in developing an oversee various national and international initiatives within the Office of Internationalization. This position is responsible for managing day- to-day administrative functions, supporting, developing project oversight, and contributing to the enhancement of the university's academic reputation and global competitiveness. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, detail- oriented, possess digital software skills alongside excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting Assistant Chancellor's projects for Global Partnerships and Impact:
- Support in Developing and Managing projects related to International academic affairs and ensuring accurate and timely presentation to senior leadership.
- Support in Projects related to optimizing ADU Ranking and Reputation.
Office Management and Projects:
- Assist various initiatives, including events, conferences, and support programs such as the Global Engagement Program (GEP) and the Global Brown Bag Seminar Series (GBBSS).
- Assist in the development of proposals of national and international events and initiatives.
- Assists in the development of Microsoft Office presentations.
- Manages calendars, appointments for the Assistant Chancellor for Global Partnerships and ImpactTakes and maintains accurate records of meetings, correspondence, and administrative materials.
- Communicate with stakeholders to ensure that project objectives are clearly defined and understood.
- Raise Purchase requisitions as needed for the department and works with the relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate project activities and communicate with team members and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between project team members.
- Assist the project team in the planning and execution of digital projects, including creating project plans, timelines, and budgets; Submit and reconcile expense reports.
Reports & Documentation:
- Attends meetings, records minutes, and follows up on action items as necessary.
- Maintains signature files, documentation, and filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
- Support in developing projects websites and proposals.
Minimum Educational Qualifications Required for the Role:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, business, project management, or a related field is preferred.
- Master's Degree in business or related field preferred
Minimum Years of Experience Required:
- 1-2 years of experience in an administration and IT project support role.
Nature of Relevant Experience Required:
- Experience in a similar setup supporting senior executives and managing projects.
Language - Skills:
- Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Arabic is an added advantage.
Special Skills and Abilities:
- Possesses advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), PowerPoint, website development, Zoom, SKYPE, Teams. Eagerness to learn new applications as they become standard in the University.
- Possesses strong diplomatic skills and an engaging, sociable personality.
- Demonstrated history of confidentiality, flexibility, dedication, excellent verbal, grammar, and written communication skills, organizational, time management, prioritization, cognitive and problem- solving skills
- Prioritizes multiple tasks seamlessly with a strong attention to detail
- Exercises good judgment and discretion analyzing and resolving confidential, difficult and sensitive situations on their own, and knowing when to escalate.
- Capable of simultaneous minuting of meetings.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with coworkers, other staff, faculty, and administrators.
- Types and/or operates an automated keyboard with speed and accuracy to produce word processing, spreadsheets, and database management documents.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment and function as a member of the Office of Internationalization Team.
- Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of ADU's students, faculty, employees and community.
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