The Office of the Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at College of Information Technology manages all central administrative functions related to research and graduate studies within the college, working closely with the College of Graduate Studies and the Research Office. This position is vital in managing inquiries related to research and graduate programs, supporting faculty and graduate students, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth execution of administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include coordinating research and graduate student activities, assisting with graduate student admissions, registration, and graduation processes, and addressing student inquiries. The role also involves resolving registration issues, processing all forms related to changes in graduate students’ circumstances, and coordinating with the Dean’s office, other administrative units within the college, the College of Graduate Studies, and the Research Office. Additionally, this position is responsible for organizing office events, disseminating relevant advertisements, preparing correspondence, and generating reports. Liaison with the College of Graduate Studies, Research Office, and Registrar on specific matters relevant to the office is also required. Additional duties relevant to the job may be assigned by the direct manager as needed.

Applicants must have an earned Bachelor or Master degree from a reputable university. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong communication skills.

Applicants must have an earned Bachelor or Master degree from a reputable university. Previous experience will be an asset.

Excellent organisational and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experienced with productivity tools such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs. Fluent in both Arabic and English, with effective communication and writing skills in both languages. Proficient in answering phones, taking notes, and performing secretarial and administrivia tasks, including preparing letters, memos, emails and faxes in both English and Arabic. Skilled in public relations and dealing with people, managing work pressures, and excelling in teamwork, communication, and coordination. Demonstrates strong time management and workload handling abilities. Possesses analytical and decision-making skills relevant to task management, with a keen attention to detail. Capacity to manage and priorities a high workload, often working to tight deadlines. Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods and approaches

04/09/2024