ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain a database for volunteers to ensure that programs are of good quality and that resources are used effectively.
• Provide direct service and support to AU’s community to enhance the social responsibility of the University.
• Establish and maintain ties with other external stakeholders to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
• Organize activities for staff members and volunteers to enrich the community file of AU.
• Work with members of the community and other stakeholders to identify programs and services that are needed.
• Design and oversee programs to meet the needs of the UAE Ministry of Education as well as the International Accreditation bodies.
• Coordinate and supervise all communications and administrative work for all community service committees.
• Plan and administer budgets for programs, equipment, and support services.
• Research and analyze community service needs to determine program directions and goals.
• Represent the organization in governmental and private CSR events and gatherings.
• Ensures that AU community is well-informed and involved in community service activities initiatives/workshops or volunteering work.
• Ensure that the University community has an understanding of and appreciation for the community service work accomplished by the office of community engagement.
• Coordinate with all internal and external entities to execute the UN SDG goals via organizing CSR events.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the field of CSR.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations before large groups of students and parents, are required.
• The ability to collect and analyze data, converting it to information that can be communicated to other University personnel, is required.
• The ability to relate effectively to students, parents, staff, faculty, and administrators is required.
• Strong organizational and management skills are required.
• Experience with office applications software, preferably Microsoft Office products, is required.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.