Student Affairs Coordinator

Overview

• Who we are:
• NHU-Riyadh is the Saudi branch campus of the University of New Haven, a private, nonprofit university founded in 1920 in Connecticut, USA.
• Launching in Fall 2026, NHU-Riyadh will bring an American university experience to Riyadh through the same accreditation, faculty standards, and career-focused educational approach that define the University of New Haven.
• The University’s academic programs are grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
• The University of New Haven is recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S.
• News & World Report for academic excellence and is known for experiential, professionally oriented learning.
• NHU-Riyadh is being established to deliver academically rigorous, industry-aligned education that supports Saudi Arabia’s evolving workforce needs.
• The Student Affairs Coordinator directly supports student success by working collaboratively with students, faculty and applicable stakeholders to ensure compliance, promote well-being, foster accountability, and support holistic student development.
• You will:
• *Student Wellness*
• Promote student wellbeing through outreach, resources, and programming.
• Provide initial support and make immediate referrals for students experiencing personal, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Refer students to applicable off campus services based on need.
• Participate in the care team and facilitate student concern processes in collaboration with the main campus.

*Student Conduct & Academic Misconduct*

• Support the administration of the student conduct process, including behavioral and academic misconduct cases with Dean of Students Office on main campus.
• Document reports of alleged policy violations in collaboration with Dean of Students Office on main campus.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with institutional policies and due process standards.
• *Co-Curricular Engagement*
• Support student involvement in co-curricular activities, development of new student organizations, and student leadership opportunities.
• Advise and support student organizations and campus initiatives.
• Assist with planning and implementation of workshops, training, and engagement programs for students.
• *Learning Accommodation and Accessibility*
• Assist with implementing reasonable academic accommodations for students in conjunction with the Accessibility Resources Center on main campus
• In conjunction with main campus, conduct accessibility training for faculty to ensure timely and effective implementation of approved accommodations.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure privacy and compliance with institutional policies.
• *Administrative Duties*
• Provide administrative support for the college daily operations
• Work closely with faculty, staff, and main campus partners to support student success.
• Provide oversight of programming and training budget
• Participate in policy review, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support orientation, and major campus events as needed.
• You need:
• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs or Higher Education field is highly preferred; Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Five plus years of related work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation required; ability to keep track of multiple projects and ensure timely follow-up.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and students.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills including proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Understanding of, or ability to learn, software used for managing student conduct and academic misconduct cases and related documentation.

Compensation