Job Purpose: The Assistant Coordinator supports the Tomorrow’s Leaders Undergraduate Program (TLU) leadership coordinators in designing and implementing program work plans that enhance students’ academic performance and leadership competencies. He or She is responsible for the logistical organization of training activities, workshops, and retreats, while also assisting in student advising, progress monitoring, and the administrative management of the scholarship program. The role also supports the Senior Communications Officer in coordinating program communications, documenting activities and student achievements, and preparing content for program reports and communication materials, in accordance with program guidelines.
Core Responsibilities:
Program Implementation and Event Management:
- Assist the Leadership Coordinator in designing and implementing work plans to achieve program objectives
- Plan and organize training activities, field trips, annual symposiums, and conferences for TLU students
- Assist in drafting learning outcomes and soliciting or evaluating proposals, while ensuring achievement of program objectives and high-quality participant experiences
- Support the Communications Officer in documenting program activities and events and coordinating the collection of relevant content and materials for communication purposes
Student Support and Advising:
- Assist the Leadership Coordinator and Academic Director in advising and monitoring students’ academic performance, while ensuring achievement of program objectives and high-quality participant experiences
- Develop and maintain a system to follow up on students’ progress regarding TLU academic and programmatic requirements
- Compile student programmatic submissions, update relevant trackers, and ensure proper documentation of student activities and achievements
Administrative Support and Reporting:
- Administer all administrative duties related to the scholarship administration, events planning and catering requests
- Update the students’ trackers and dashboard on a quarterly basis
- Contribute to the development of four quarterly reports for submission to the sponsor, while ensuring data accuracy, timely submission, and full compliance with sponsor requirements
- Work with the TLU team to ensure a high-performance, student-oriented work environment
- Document student achievements, compile success stories to support the Communications Officer in highlighting student success
Travel:
- Collaborate closely with the Travel Office to coordinate booking logistics for students’ two return-home travel tickets, hotel bookings and regularly update travel trackers
- Additional Related Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required
- Minimum of three to five years of experience in organizing student activities
Technical Skills:
- Communication: Excellent command of English and Arabic, spoken and written, with excellent interpersonal skills
- Organizational: Excellent organizational skills, ability to plan events and track progress, and attention to details
- Technical: Very good computer, photography and videography skills
- Personal: Team player, student-oriented and results-oriented
This position is open until November 24, 2026.
Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.
"The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."
“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”
