Research Appointment Specialist - Office of Academic Appointments (Fixed-Term for 3 years)
On-siteAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Manage end-to-end recruitment and contract administration for researcher appointments, including coordinating logistics, overseeing onboarding, and maintaining accurate records. Serve as the primary liaison for Deans and faculty by integrating weekly into divisions to ensure seamless communication and efficient management. Support the Associate Director in advising on recruitment strategies, tracking security clearances, and preparing status reports for headcount projections. Handle new hire orientation, manage offer and renewal letters, and facilitate approvals for research grant-funded employees. Maintain applicant tracking systems and organize personal folders according to set standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Administration or Similar
- 7+ years experience in a similar position
- Excellent Organization skills (Time and task management)
- Attention to details
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A capacity to work within complex organizational structure being customer facing and quality of service oriented
- Be professional, resourceful and able to contribute effectively in a team environment showing mid-level leadership capabilities, having exceptional discretion, confident communications skills
- Computer and Technical skills (MS Office)
- Proactive, Flexible and Adaptable
- Capable of Multi-tasking
- Good analytical and numeracy skills
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Administration or related field
- CIPD certification or similar
- Knowledge of UAE labour Laws
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