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The American University in Cairo

Officer, Co-Curricular Programs - Office of the Dean of Students (Time-limited contract)

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Job Description

Reports to: Senior Director, Co-Curricular Programs

Purpose:

The role supports the design, implementation, and assessment of co-curricular learning experiences that foster student development across competency-based, experiential, and mentoring programs. It contributes to planning and executing mentoring modalities, delivering high impact learning opportunities, coordinating communication and marketing activities, managing event logistics, and assisting in research, analysis, and assessment that enhance student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Program Implementation and Student Development Support: Administer the implementation of co-curricular learning and mentoring activities, support competency-based program delivery, coordinate mentor or mentee matching, and ensure students receive meaningful developmental experiences
  • Marketing, Communication and Content Management: Manage digital content, social media posts, and communication materials that promote co-curricular programs (CCP), maintain program webpages, and ensure consistent, accurate branding and messaging
  • Events Planning and Delivery: Coordinate logistics, scheduling, documentation, and execution of CCP events, mentoring sessions, training activities, and recognition events, ensuring smooth planning and high-quality delivery
  • Research, Assessment and Data Analysis: Conduct benchmarking, qualitative and quantitative research, analyze student needs, evaluate program outcomes, and support development of assessment tools to improve the impact of co-curricular learning
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Engage with faculty, Student Life units, student organizations, alumni, and external partners to strengthen program delivery and create collaborative learning opportunities
  • Administrative and Operational Support: Prepare program documentation, progress reports, event briefs, and updates, maintain records through AUC Connect, and support the senior director with operational tasks as needed
  • Additional Related Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in mass communication, marketing, psychology, educational leadership, human development, or related fields
  • Master's degree is an asset

Experience:

  • Seven to nine years of experience in marketing and research, with exposure to educational, human development, or corporate settings

Skills:

Communication and Relationship-Building:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong diplomacy and tact with internal and external stakeholders

Program and Event Management:

  • Ability to coordinate multiple events and initiatives simultaneously
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Analytical and Research Skills:

  • Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research
  • Experience with ANOVA, SPSS or research software is an asset

Creativity and Digital Content Development:

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
  • Strong knowledge of design techniques, typography, and multimedia production

Technical and Computer Proficiency:

  • Ability to manage digital content and social media engagement

This position is open until February 22, 2026

Placement is based on the candidate's experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted

The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.

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Job ID: 142284891