Temporary Program Assistant-Lana El Ladki

Job Title

Temporary Program Assistant-Lana El Ladki

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Qatar Campus

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Doha, Ad Dawhah

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M University at Qatar campus mission is to educate exemplary engineers and develop world-class leaders through internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We strive to generate new knowledge and intellectual capital through innovative research and collaborative partnerships that yield sustainable impact and advance the development goals of the State of Qatar and the region through expertise and engagement that expand human capital.

What we want

The Program Assistant in the Engineering Enrichment Program within the Center of Teaching and Learning at Texas A&M University at Qatar is responsible for assisting in the coordination of CTL's Engineering Enrichment Program with its three focused areas: Leadership and Management, Emerging Technologies, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Maintaining the new registration and data tracking system. Responsible of the marketing and promotional aspects of all enrichment programs.

What you need to know

Salary is commensurate with experience.  A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

This position is NOT located in the United States. One must be willing to relocate to Doha, Qatar.

In addition to the benefits offered by Texas A&M University, Texas A&M at Qatar provides full-time employees with a robust package of incentives, allowances, and benefits based on employees’ experience, title, and family situation. Faculty and staff receive either furnished housing or a monthly housing allowance, as well as a monthly transportation allowance and an annual allowance to cover the cost of travel to their home country. Texas A&M at Qatar also covers private school tuition for Pre-K through Grade 12 for up to 4 child dependents, or provides an allowance for home schooling. All faculty members and staff members with 5 or more years of A&M System experience in Texas receive a significant salary premium that enhances their TRS annuity or ORP account value. Texas A&M at Qatar provides local insurance coverage and tax preparation services at no cost to employees; additional types of leave that ease the burden of traveling to one’s home country; and reimbursements for compassionate travel. Texas A&M at Qatar also coordinates and pays for the relocation and repatriation of employees and their families, and provides cash allowances for both. For more information about these and other incentives, allowances, and benefits, please contact [email protected]

Furthermore, see a video about life at Texas A&M University at Qatar at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/i-am/faculty-and-staff ..

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software program

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• Will be required to work during normal business hours

• This is a temporary wage only position with no benefits and is NOT located in the United States

• Candidate must be a holder of a valid Residency Permit in the State of Qatar

• See a video about life at Texas A&M University at Qatar at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/i-am/faculty-and-staff

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience in university's enrichment programs or high impact activities

• Experience in students' co-curricular programs or other related areas

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Program design skills, Adobe and Microsoft skills (PPT expert), Data Management systems (e.g. yujaa) knowledge, knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications, and  verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Enrichment Offerings - Coordinates, administers, and promotes engineering enrichment offerings including short-training courses, workshops, seminars, competitions, events, and others. Is responsible of the marketing and promotional aspects of all enrichment programs.

• Registration System - Administers and maintains the engineering enrichment registration system students' participation records through the enrollment tracking platform (yujaa).

• Program Support - Assists in designing, coordinating and implementing engineering enrichment programs with industry partners.

• Data - Assists in collecting feedback from students and articulate findings.

• Collaboration - Collaborates and supports when appropriate, the wider activities of the center. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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