Strath Life Coordinator

Title: Strath Life Coordinator

Who we are

Great minds. Innovative solutions.

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates over 200 years of academic excellence, world-class research, and impactful innovation. Located in the dynamic Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, offers the same high standards of academic excellence and pioneering research that our Glasgow, UK campus is renowned for.

We currently provide eight undergraduate programmes in Engineering, Science, and Business, with future phases set to expand our offerings in research and innovation. As a leading international technological university, our mission, inspired by our founding principle as ‘a place of useful learning,’ is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, society, and the world.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

1. Support the Student Experience Manager (Registry and Progression) and work closely with the Head of Admissions and Student Lifecycle Services plus Deputy Director to develop, oversee, and monitor the implementation of the Student Experience strategy in Bahrain.

2. Work with colleagues across faculties and Strath Union to support positive student participation and engagement through, for example, planning and delivering activities, events, and programmes.

3. Work with Faculty colleagues to develop and operate student attendance monitoring procedures and maintain accurate records of student data.

4. Work with a solution focussed approach that is based on the targets, priorities and requirements of the full student journey, the Student Experience Directorate, and the University as a whole, as well as on student feedback obtained through a range of means including surveys.

5. Develop and manage all welcome, induction and registration activities for students in liaison with faculties and Strath Union.

6. Support the development of policies, guidance documents and other resources relevant to the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain.

7. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant colleagues across the University to support collaborative working, ready resolution of issues and the effective implementation of end-to-end business processes, specifically Student Records colleagues.

8. Manage the day-to-day administrative tasks that are essential for the effective functioning of the student journey in Bahrain. You will serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, participate in meetings, and identify areas for process improvement.

9. Acting as the first point of call for all applicants, students, parents, and external agencies, you will provide exemplary customer service to enhance the overall student experience.

10. Provide help, advice, guidance, and support to students regarding requests such as: module changes, withdrawal, suspension, extension, transferring degrees, and readmission.

11. Undertake other duties as appropriate to the grade and content of the post, as directed by the Student Experience Manager (Registry and Progression) or Deputy Director of Student Experience. This list of duties is therefore not exhaustive.

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The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive working culture with a deep commitment to our equality and diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Qualification Required

Bachelor’s degree in related field or significant relevant experience.

You’ll be rewarded with:

- Financial Rewards: We provide attractive financial packages, including competitive salaries and relocation support for employees.

- Work-Life Balance: We are dedicated to enhancing healthy work-life balance for our employees.

- Family Friendly Benefits: We offer a variety of enhanced family-friendly benefits to support our employees in balancing work and family responsibilities.

- Career Development: Our commitment to personal development is reflected in initiatives such as professional courses, subsidised educational programs, coaching and mentoring, leadership development, and access to our library.

- Health & Wellbeing: We place high importance on the safety, wellbeing, and health of all our staff.

Application Procedure

Please visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and complete an application form. You should also submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter detailing the knowledge, skills and experience you think make you the right candidate for the job.

Join us and be part of a legacy of excellence and innovation.