37 Student Housing jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional to lead our Graduate Student Housing and Community Building efforts.

• Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the management of graduate student residences, developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and satisfactory campus living experience. This includes establishing a system of student residential wardens who can provide support and guidance to incoming residents. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

• Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the development and implementation of campus life initiatives that foster a sense of community among students, faculty, and staff.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with university departments and external organizations to promote collaboration and mutual understanding.
3. Provide guidance and support to students in matters related to academic advising, learning support services, and counseling.
4. Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop and implement effective marketing strategies to promote campus life initiatives.
5. Analyze and assess the impact of campus life initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as necessary.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Educational Background:

A Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field is required. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is preferred.

• Work Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in higher education administration, with a focus on student affairs or residence life.

• Skills and Abilities:

Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to student success and well-being.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Benefits Package:

The university offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement savings options.

• Professional Development Opportunities:

The university is committed to supporting the professional development of its staff, with opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement.

Others

• About Us:

We are a leading research-intensive university, dedicated to providing a world-class education to our students.

• Campus Life:

We offer a vibrant and inclusive campus community, with a wide range of extracurricular activities and events.

• Location:

We are located in a thriving city, with easy access to cultural attractions, recreational activities, and international connections.

Head of Graduate Student Housing and Community Building Liaison

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)

• Serve as the primary contributor and lead the implementation of MBZUAI's campus life strategy in collaboration with senior leadership
  and faculty, ensuring alignment with globally recognized best practices in campus life, departmental objectives, and MBZUAI s vision
  to become a pre-eminent global institution that revolutionizes education, drives research innovation, and shapes the global technology
  landscape.
• Lead the development and ongoing review of best practice policies and procedures for campus life.
• Create,
  continuously update, and manage the provision of high-quality graduate student life administrative and support services including services
  relating to onboarding, travel, residency, EIDs, health insurance, accommodation, and financial services.
• Develop and continuously
  update in consultation with Marketing & Communications the graduate student handbook and other informational publications (online and
  print), ensuring students have ready access to information they require to pursue their studies and life confidently and successfully at
  MBZUAI.
• Design, implement, and oversee accessible, responsive procedures for graduate student complaints and suggestions that
  strive to remedy student concerns promptly and equitably, and that demonstrate MBZUAI s respect for student voice.

Events and Programs

• Plan and execute orientation programs for incoming MBZUAI graduate students, with a focus on supporting
  international students in adjusting to life in the UAE.
• Develop and implement cultural events that promote respect for UAE culture
  and the diverse backgrounds of students, fostering a safe, multicultural campus environment.
• Organize on- and off-campus activities
  that support graduate students social growth, personal development, and self-confidence.
• Create initiatives that build a
  sense of community among faculty, staff, students, and the larger MBZUAI research community, promoting academic excellence, collaboration,
  and a strong sense of belonging.
• Develop activities that enhance academic life, including opportunities for students to participate
  in global AI and computer science conferences, lectures, and other academic events.
• Create and share an annual calendar of campus
  life events aligned with the academic year, ensuring consistent programming.
• Promote campus life events in collaboration with
  Marketing & Communications, leveraging social media to engage students and showcase innovative uses of technology.
• Oversee
  event logistics, including venue preparation, materials, catering, and audio-visual requirements in coordination with IT, ensuring smooth
  execution of campus life events.
• Support the activities and operations of the Graduate Student
  Council, acting as chief liaison between the Council and MBZUAI, overseeing assignment of the Council budget, supporting the development of
  Council operating procedures, and overseeing the election of Officers.

Residential Services

• Oversee the
  management of graduate student residences as it impacts the day-to-day living experience ensuring students have a safe and satisfactory
  campus living experience.
• Establish a system of student residential wardens who act as advisers and support people to incoming
  residents, and who are trained to administer physical and mental health first aid.

Student Welfare, Support, and Advice

• Oversee the provision of a high-quality graduate student academic advising and learning support service that provides academic
  skills development for all students, and best practice support for students with disabilities to ensure they have an equal opportunity to
  learn, participate, and achieve at MBZUAI.
• Oversee the provision of a student counseling service providing clinically sound group
  and individual interventions and therapeutic support that is accessible and respectful to all members of MBZUAI s multicultural
  student body.
• Oversee the development, delivery, and evaluation of a program of initiatives that support and develop student
  physical wellness and mental wellbeing including health information, social media campaigns, workshops, awareness-day events, fitness
  challenges, sporting and relaxation opportunities, and support for spiritual practices.

Monitoring and Continuous
Improvement

• Analyze, assess, and report on the impact and success of campus life initiatives, including by measuring the
  success of specific events and by conducting student satisfaction surveys continuously adapting and improving campus life services to
  achieve and maintain student satisfaction with MBZUAI and living in Abu Dhabi.
• Develop and manage the section s operational plans to facilitate efficient operations and ensure the achievement
  of MBZUAI s strategic objectives.
• Ensure timely provision of campus life data and reports to management and recommend
  operational improvements to support planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor monthly and quarterly
  performance results, identify areas for remediation, and if required take prompt corrective action to meet section and MBZUAI goals.
• Ensure section priorities and plans fully align with department and divisional objectives.
• Manage the section budgeting process in compliance with MBZUAI s Provost Office and finance department directives,
  policies, processes, and timelines.
• Effectively manage resources and report on the section budget; identify, account for, and
  report budget deviations; and take prompt, corrective action to ensure section goals are achieved within budget parameters.
• Contribute to accurate demand planning by analyzing and providing section data and information to inform accurate forecasting of
  resource requirements.

Company Industry

• Education
• Training
• Teaching

Department / Functional Area

• Administration

Keywords

• Head Of Graduate Student Housing And Community Building Liaison

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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)

• Serve as the primary contributor and lead the implementation of MBZUAI's campus life strategy in collaboration with senior leadership
  and faculty, ensuring alignment with globally recognized best practices in campus life, departmental objectives, and MBZUAI s vision
  to become a pre-eminent global institution that revolutionizes education, drives research innovation, and shapes the global technology
  landscape.
• Lead the development and ongoing review of best practice policies and procedures for campus life.
• Create,
  continuously update, and manage the provision of high-quality graduate student life administrative and support services including services
  relating to onboarding, travel, residency, EIDs, health insurance, accommodation, and financial services.
• Develop and continuously
  update in consultation with Marketing & Communications the graduate student handbook and other informational publications (online and
  print), ensuring students have ready access to information they require to pursue their studies and life confidently and successfully at
  MBZUAI.
• Design, implement, and oversee accessible, responsive procedures for graduate student complaints and suggestions that
  strive to remedy student concerns promptly and equitably, and that demonstrate MBZUAI s respect for student voice.

Events and Programs

• Plan and execute orientation programs for incoming MBZUAI graduate students, with a focus on supporting
  international students in adjusting to life in the UAE.
• Develop and implement cultural events that promote respect for UAE culture
  and the diverse backgrounds of students, fostering a safe, multicultural campus environment.
• Organize on- and off-campus activities
  that support graduate students social growth, personal development, and self-confidence.
• Create initiatives that build a
  sense of community among faculty, staff, students, and the larger MBZUAI research community, promoting academic excellence, collaboration,
  and a strong sense of belonging.
• Develop activities that enhance academic life, including opportunities for students to participate
  in global AI and computer science conferences, lectures, and other academic events.
• Create and share an annual calendar of campus
  life events aligned with the academic year, ensuring consistent programming.
• Promote campus life events in collaboration with
  Marketing & Communications, leveraging social media to engage students and showcase innovative uses of technology.
• Oversee
  event logistics, including venue preparation, materials, catering, and audio-visual requirements in coordination with IT, ensuring smooth
  execution of campus life events.
• Support the activities and operations of the Graduate Student
  Council, acting as chief liaison between the Council and MBZUAI, overseeing assignment of the Council budget, supporting the development of
  Council operating procedures, and overseeing the election of Officers.

Residential Services

• Oversee the
  management of graduate student residences as it impacts the day-to-day living experience ensuring students have a safe and satisfactory
  campus living experience.
• Establish a system of student residential wardens who act as advisers and support people to incoming
  residents, and who are trained to administer physical and mental health first aid.

Student Welfare, Support, and Advice

• Oversee the provision of a high-quality graduate student academic advising and learning support service that provides academic
  skills development for all students, and best practice support for students with disabilities to ensure they have an equal opportunity to
  learn, participate, and achieve at MBZUAI.
• Oversee the provision of a student counseling service providing clinically sound group
  and individual interventions and therapeutic support that is accessible and respectful to all members of MBZUAI s multicultural
  student body.
• Oversee the development, delivery, and evaluation of a program of initiatives that support and develop student
  physical wellness and mental wellbeing including health information, social media campaigns, workshops, awareness-day events, fitness
  challenges, sporting and relaxation opportunities, and support for spiritual practices.

Monitoring and Continuous
Improvement

• Analyze, assess, and report on the impact and success of campus life initiatives, including by measuring the
  success of specific events and by conducting student satisfaction surveys continuously adapting and improving campus life services to
  achieve and maintain student satisfaction with MBZUAI and living in Abu Dhabi.
• Develop and manage the section s operational plans to facilitate efficient operations and ensure the achievement
  of MBZUAI s strategic objectives.
• Ensure timely provision of campus life data and reports to management and recommend
  operational improvements to support planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor monthly and quarterly
  performance results, identify areas for remediation, and if required take prompt corrective action to meet section and MBZUAI goals.
• Ensure section priorities and plans fully align with department and divisional objectives.
• Manage the section budgeting process in compliance with MBZUAI s Provost Office and finance department directives,
  policies, processes, and timelines.
• Effectively manage resources and report on the section budget; identify, account for, and
  report budget deviations; and take prompt, corrective action to ensure section goals are achieved within budget parameters.
• Contribute to accurate demand planning by analyzing and providing section data and information to inform accurate forecasting of
  resource requirements.

Company Industry

• Education
• Training
• Teaching

Department / Functional Area

• Administration

Keywords

• Head Of Graduate Student Housing And Community Building Liaison

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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)

Graduate Student Housing and Community Building Liaison

We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional to lead our campus life initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance the graduate student experience, fostering a sense of community and belonging among students, faculty, and staff.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for campus life, ensuring alignment with globally recognized best practices.
• Create and manage high-quality graduate student life administrative and support services, including onboarding, travel, residency, EIDs, health insurance, accommodation, and financial services.
• Design and oversee accessible, responsive procedures for graduate student complaints and suggestions.
• Plan and execute orientation programs for incoming graduate students, promoting cultural awareness and understanding.

• Foster a safe, multicultural campus environment through cultural events and activities that promote respect for UAE culture and diverse backgrounds.
• Organize on- and off-campus activities to support graduate students' social growth, personal development, and self-confidence.
• Create initiatives that build a sense of community among faculty, staff, students, and the larger research community, promoting academic excellence and collaboration.

• Oversee the provision of a high-quality graduate student academic advising and learning support service, providing academic skills development for all students and best practice support for students with disabilities.
• Oversee the provision of a student counseling service, providing clinically sound group and individual interventions and therapeutic support.

• Analyze and report on the impact and success of campus life initiatives, continuously adapting and improving campus life services to achieve and maintain student satisfaction.
• Develop and manage operational plans to facilitate efficient operations and ensure the achievement of strategic objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the development of a world-class university. As a Graduate Student Housing and Community Building Liaison, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for creating a supportive and inclusive campus environment.

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will also need to have a strong background in student affairs or a related field, with experience in policy development, program implementation, and staff supervision.

• JOB PURPOSE:

• Efficiently handle tenant liaison related to overdue contracts & amounts recommending payment rescheduling plans to EPICO management.Follow-up and collect overdue rental payments to maximize EPICO revenue.

• Key Accountabilities:
• Tenancy Contract Renewals:
• Manage and coordinate tenancy contract renewal activities, including issuance of renewal notices, negotiation of renewal terms, and preparation of payment schedules.
• Ensure timely completion of renewals to avoid service interruptions and maximize occupancy.

• Receivables & Collections:
• Follow up with tenants/clients to collect overdue rental payments, reducing outstanding receivables and minimizing bad debt.
• Monitor bounced cheques and liaise with Finance/Legal for recovery actions.
• Provide regular updates to the line manager on collection progress.

• Routine Administration:
• Prepare and maintain accurate debtor reports, ensuring timely submission of collection updates to the line manager.
• Draft and process refund memos with proper documentation and approvals.
• Prepare and submit the General Manager’s Weekly Summary Report every Monday, covering new leases, renewals, bounced cheques, and legal collection updates.

• System Administration:
• Oversee daily system administration tasks in AFG–Tuli.
• Update records related to contract renewals, payment schedules, and collections, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Customer Relationship:
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with tenants to enhance satisfaction, limit complaints, and improve retention.
• Handle daily internal and external inquiries (emails, calls, walk-ins) related to renewals and collections, escalating cases when required.

• Staff Accommodation Contract Renewals:
• Track and manage renewal schedules for AFG staff accommodation contracts at month-end.
• Coordinate with HR for approvals, EPICO Supervisor for operational matters, and Finance for collections.

• Job Specific Information:
• EPICO’s property portfolio consists of diverse assets, including residential and commercial buildings, offices, villas, apartments, industrial units, retail units, commercial areas, industrial facilities, and land plots. The role requires daily interaction with tenants, internal departments, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth lease operations and timely collections.

• Experience:
• 3 years of minimum experience in property leasing; out of which 1 year should be in tenant liaison & collection in the UAE market.

• Core Competencies:
• Demonstrate Teamwork
• Take Analytical Action
• Deliver Results
• Show Adaptability
• Develop Oneself
• Communicate with Impact
• Develop Oneself
• Communicate with Impact

Responding to external agent or potential tenant inquiries.

Assist in overseeing the operations of vendors and contractors for various services such as cleaning, maintenance, and security.

Conduct regular property inspections to identify and address maintenance issues.

Oversee the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility, including grounds and common areas.

Maintain regular and effective communication with tenants through email, phone, and in-person meetings.

Address tenant inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly and professionally.

Manage all of the leasing processes.

Assist in preparing and distributing tenant notices regarding rent reminders, maintenance schedules, and policy updates.

Maintain effective communication with homeowners via email, phone, and WhatsApp when required, and coordinate with the Owners Association (OA) to address resident complaints, disputes, and concerns.

Extract opening balances and newly invoiced charges from MOLLAK reports.

Assist the OA in collecting due and overdue service charges through circular notices and follow-up emails. Provide regular financial reports to management on service charge collections.

Support the OA in developing long-term plans for the community, including capital improvements and strategic initiatives.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in real estate, property, and/or community management or a related field.
• Preferred Certifications: M100, M202, M201.
• An Associate's degree in Property Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the Dubai real estate market and local regulations, proficiency in MS Office and relevant software such as YARDI, Iskaan, Mollak.
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards and integrity in all property management activities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a property management team and coordinate activities with other departments.
• Attention to detail in lease agreements, financial reports, and property inspections.
• Skill in collecting rent payments, handling delinquent accounts, and managing financial records.

Employment visa, medical insurance, and other benefits as per UAE law.

Seeking an experienced professional to manage real estate administration tasks, with a strong background in paperwork coordination and agent support.