University of Wollongong in Dubai
United Arab Emirates
3rd July 2025
2507-3371-4
About the Company
Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia. University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) offers over 40 internationally recognised bachelor and master degrees spanning 10 in-demand industry sectors.
All of our degree courses are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and licensed by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), as well as being recognised by leading professional organisations such as AACSB, ACCA, ACS, CIM, CIPD, CPA, Engineers Australia, PMI, and others. The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 5,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%** of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation. Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students.
*QS World University Rankings 2023
**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2020
About the Role
The Career Advisor operates in a dynamic and student-centered environment, requiring flexibility to meet the diverse needs of students and alumni. The role involves regular interaction with students, faculty, and employers, and may include occasional evening or weekend commitments to support events and workshops. The main purpose of the role is to support the full-time Career Advisor to provide individualized career advising and guidance to students and alumni, supporting their career development, job search strategies, and professional growth.
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This is a part-time role - 30 hours/week during term time only (0.5FTE). The university operates on a trimester model with 11 teaching weeks per trimester. The University is located in Knowledge Park, Dubai and has excellent teaching, learning and research facilities as well as access to Library resources that meets international standards.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UOWD is an equal opportunity employer that attracts, develops, motivates, empowers, and retains a diverse workforce.
Role Level: | Associate | Work Type: | Part-Time |
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Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Dubai |
Company Website: | http://www.uowdubai.ac.ae | Job Function: | Counseling & Social Services |
Company Industry/ Sector: |
Higher Education and Professional Training and Coaching |
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is the UAE's oldest private university with a proud Australian heritage. With over 3,500 students from 100 different countries being taught by academics from 50 countries, UOWD offers the best traditions of western education in a truly multicultural learning environment.
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