Assistant/Associate Provost for Student Success

Assistant/Associate Provost for Student Success

American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Provost for Student Success (AP-SS), with a start date of July 2021.  The Assistant/Associate Provost for Student Success is the student affairs leader who champions student success and retention programs and operations at the university. Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Provost, the AP-SS manages the Office for Student Success. The AP-SS leads the student life, sports, student government, international student experience, student exchange and study abroad programs and related services for all students at the undergraduate and graduate levels at the university. The AP-SS also supervises the Director of the Center for Academic Support Services and Advising which includes the Writing Center, Math and Science Center and Peer Tutoring Center.  The AP-SS works collaboratively with AURAK’s assistant/associate provosts, deans, program chairs, faculty, other senior administrators, students, international university partners and other stakeholders in the development, planning and execution of the university’s student affairs strategies and activities.  The AP-SS also oversees the implementation of the Student Academic Integrity Policy and programming for the residence halls located on the AURAK campus.

Qualifications for the position:

• Doctoral degree in any academic discipline represented in the university for appointment at the rank of Associate Provost;

• Master’s degree in higher education leadership or related fields for appointment at the rank of Assistant Provost;

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior academic/administrative role focused on student affairs, student development or related areas in universities following the American model of higher education;

• Having held administrative leadership positions in universities in both the U.S. and the Gulf Region is desirable.

Description of AURAK: 

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education which delivers an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture.  All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE. In addition, AURAK has recently achieved accreditation with the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and all of AURAK’s Engineering programs are now ABET accredited.  The American model of higher education employed at AURAK ensures not only the acquisition of knowledge and skills in specific academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues. The multicultural student body at AURAK offers candidates the opportunity to teach and conduct research in one of the most diverse countries in the world. AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes — its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sands dunes, and the many historical sites. Please visit: http://www.aurak.ac.ae.

Applying for the position:

Applicants for the position should submit the following:

• Letter of application describing how the candidate’s education and work experience address the requirements of the position;

• Current CV that includes the names of at least three professional references (who would only be contacted following notification to the candidate);

• Unofficial copies of transcripts of graduate coursework completed.

All applications must be submitted online at:  https://employment.aurak.ac.ae/account/register