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Front Desk Receptionist (Female: Must be Fluent in Arabic & English)

Position Summary:

The Front Desk Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the University Foundation College. This role is essential in creating a welcoming environment and providing high-quality customer service. Additionally, the receptionist assists with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and managing correspondence.

Position Requirements:

Education: Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum 3 Years experience as a receptionist or admin assistant

Applicants: Please only apply for this full-time position if you have the following criteria:

  • Managing the front desk operations
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills, verbal and written in both Arabic and English
  • Integrity and confidentiality

 Professional Qualities: 

  • Greet and assist students, visitors, and callers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Manage incoming calls, take messages, and route calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Provide information about college programmes, services, and events to students and the public.
  • Maintain a clean and organised reception area.
  • Plan events and manage appointment scheduling and room reservations for faculty and staff.
  • Respond to inquiries in English and Arabic in person, via telephone, or email.
  • Assist in administrative duties such as data entry, filing, and document preparation.
  • Coordinate with the cleaning and facility maintenance team.

Department: HR and Operations

Reporting to: Human Resource Manager

Please Note: Only candidates who pass the selection process will be invited for an interview. 

Physics and Math Lecturer (Full/Part Time)

Position Summary: To teach on either the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY), or the NCC International Foundation Diploma as appropriate; To act as a tutor/co-tutor to a group of students and any other duty assigned by the Head of Academics/ Principal.

Duties:

  • To take attendance of students in the tutor group
  • To teach International Foundation Year (IFY) students at specified periods in the timetable
  • To prepare lesson plans and a scheme of work/programme of study for the classes to be taught
  • To prepare a course handbook for the subject area under the following headings:
  1. Introduction to the subject area
  2. Course expectations
  3. Aims and objectives of the subject area.
  4. Structure of lessons
  5. Syllabus structure
  6. Brief Summary of each unit of the syllabus
  7. Reading Lists/Material
  • To give continuous assessment tests when due and ensure the marks are ready on specified dates given in order to meet deadlines for sending reports.
  • Be involved or assist in organising extracurricular activities within college.
  • Be involved in invigilating students in internal examinations as well as during the entrance examinations conducted for new students. Entrance examinations are sometimes scheduled Saturdays.
  • To give pastoral care to a group of students.
  • To participate in any cross-college CPD as and when required.
  • Create and complete student perception questionnaires on entry, in December and January as a minimum.
  • Create and improve the use of the VLE and record and monitor student attendance and progress as directed.
  • Maintain standards expected by awarding bodies, industry and students.
  • Work with other lecturers to identify and support those students at risk of non-completion of their programme.
  • Support the team of specialist and vocational teachers to embed skills in the subjects they deliver.
  • Prepare teaching materials and practical exercises in line with the syllabus and in conjunction with NCUK and NCC programmes of study.
  • Attend and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as and when required.
  • Undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may reasonably be required.

Position Requirements:

Education: Minimum Qualification: master’s degree qualification in a relevant subject/education. University of Cambridge International Examinations Professional Development Courses and Certificate (AS/A level & IGSE) is an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 5 Years of teaching experience (at Secondary/Higher Education level)

Professional Qualities: 

  • English as a first language
  • Have sound content knowledge of the subject area.
  • Must have wide experience of teaching British Curriculum at Advanced Level/Foundation Year Level or any vocational qualifications.
  • Ability to take up additional responsibilities outside the role of teaching the students.
  • Ability to demonstrate how learning can be achieved in the classroom.
  • Ability to demonstrate good presentation methods and appropriate use of a wide range of educational resources.
  • Good observation skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Have a professional approach to all routine tasks and display a sense of responsibility at all times.
  • Focused on the delivery of customer service to everybody on college premises.
  • Excellent time management and team-building skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • ICT literate.

 Personal Attributes:

  • Task focused, proactive and disciplined with a sense of integrity.
  • Smart, well-groomed and confident with a professional attitude at all times.
  • Possess a friendly, approachable personality.
  • Can pass a personal identity check and produce references.
Business Studies and Economics Lecturer (Full/Part Time)

Position Summary: To teach on either the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY), or the NCC International Foundation Diploma as appropriate; To act as a tutor/co-tutor to a group of students and any other duty assigned by the Head of Academics/ Principal.

Duties:

  • To take attendance of students in the tutor group
  • To teach International Foundation Year (IFY) students at specified periods in the timetable
  • To prepare lesson plans and a scheme of work/programme of study for the classes to be taught
  • To prepare a course handbook for the subject area under the following headings:
  1. Introduction to the subject area
  2. Course expectations
  3. Aims and objectives of the subject area.
  4. Structure of lessons
  5. Syllabus structure
  6. Brief Summary of each unit of the syllabus
  7. Reading Lists/Material
  • To give continuous assessment tests when due and ensure the marks are ready on specified dates given in order to meet deadlines for sending reports.
  • Be involved or assist in organising extracurricular activities within college.
  • Be involved in invigilating students in internal examinations as well as during the entrance examinations conducted for new students. Entrance examinations are sometimes scheduled Saturdays.
  • To give pastoral care to a group of students.
  • To participate in any cross-college CPD as and when required.
  • Create and complete student perception questionnaires on entry, in December and January as a minimum.
  • Create and improve the use of the VLE and record and monitor student attendance and progress as directed.
  • Maintain standards expected by awarding bodies, industry and students.
  • Work with other lecturers to identify and support those students at risk of non-completion of their programme.
  • Support the team of specialist and vocational teachers to embed skills in the subjects they deliver.
  • Prepare teaching materials and practical exercises in line with the syllabus and in conjunction with NCUK and NCC programmes of study.
  • Attend and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as and when required.
  • Undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may reasonably be required.

Position Requirements:

Education: Minimum Qualification: master’s degree qualification in a relevant subject/education. University of Cambridge International Examinations Professional Development Courses and Certificate (AS/A level & IGSE) is an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 5 Years of teaching experience (at Secondary/Higher Education level)

Professional Qualities: 

  • English as a first language
  • Have sound content knowledge of the subject area.
  • Must have wide experience of teaching British Curriculum at Advanced Level/Foundation Year Level or any vocational qualifications.
  • Ability to take up additional responsibilities outside the role of teaching the students.
  • Ability to demonstrate how learning can be achieved in the classroom.
  • Ability to demonstrate good presentation methods and appropriate use of a wide range of educational resources.
  • Good observation skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Have a professional approach to all routine tasks and display a sense of responsibility at all times.
  • Focused on the delivery of customer service to everybody on college premises.
  • Excellent time management and team-building skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • ICT literate.

 Personal Attributes:

  • Task focused, proactive and disciplined with a sense of integrity.
  • Smart, well-groomed and confident with a professional attitude at all times.
  • Possess a friendly, approachable personality.
  • Can pass a personal identity check and produce references.
Finance and Accounting Lecturer (Full/Part Time)

Position Summary: To teach Accounting and Finance in our International Year One (IYOne) in Business.

The NCUK IYOne in Business programme is a first-year undergraduate equivalent programme and prepares students for progression to second-year (FHEQ Level 5) undergraduate study in business or related disciplines in NCUK partner universities. To act as a tutor/co-tutor to a group of students and any other duty assigned by the Head of Academics/ Principal.

Duties:

  • To take attendance of students in the tutor group
  • To prepare lesson plans and a scheme of work/programme of study for the classes to be taught
  • To prepare a course handbook for the subject area under the following headings:
  1. Introduction to the subject area
  2. Course expectations
  3. Aims and objectives of the subject area.
  4. Structure of lessons
  5. Syllabus structure
  6. Brief Summary of each unit of the syllabus
  7. Reading Lists/Material
  • To give continuous assessment tests when due and ensure the marks are ready on specified dates given in order to meet deadlines for sending reports.
  • Experience in academic assessment, standards and quality assurance procedures (Desirable).
  • Direct experience of further and/or higher education in an international context (Desirable).
  • An understanding and appreciation of private sector education (Desirable).
  • Be involved in invigilating students in internal examinations as well as during the entrance examinations conducted for new students. Entrance examinations are sometimes scheduled on Saturdays.
  • To give pastoral care to a group of students.
  • To participate in any cross-college CPD as and when required.
  • Create and improve the use of the VLE and record and monitor student attendance and progress as directed.
  • Maintain standards expected by awarding bodies, industry and students.
  • Work with other lecturers to identify and support those students at risk of non-completion of their programme.
  • Attend and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as and when required.
  • Undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may reasonably be required.

Position Requirements:

Education: Business: Masters or equivalent level and/or professional qualifications in a relevant subject area (Essential).  For the delivery of the International Year One Accounting and Finance, teachers must be a members of a relevant professional body e.g. CAEW, ICAS, CIPFA, CIMA or ACCA.

Experience: Minimum 5 years (Essential). This experience should relate to the delivery of a Western-style syllabus using Western conventions and methodologies.  Significant teaching/qualification management experience at a reputable university may also be acceptable.

 Professional Qualities: 

  • English as a first language
  • Have sound content knowledge of the subject area.
  • Specific experience of education in Qatar (Desirable).
  • An understanding of UK higher education and the needs and requirements of international students (Essential).
  • Education management experience (Desirable).
  • Ability to take up additional responsibilities outside the role of teaching the students.
  • Ability to demonstrate how learning can be achieved in the classroom.
  • Ability to demonstrate good presentation methods and appropriate use of a wide range of educational resources.
  • Good observation skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Have a professional approach to all routine tasks and display a sense of responsibility at all times.
  • Focused on the delivery of customer service to everybody on college premises.
  • Excellent time management and team-building skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • ICT literate.

 Personal Attributes:

  • Task focused, proactive and disciplined with a sense of integrity.
  • Smart, well-groomed and confident with a professional attitude at all times.
  • Possess a friendly, approachable personality.
  • Can pass a personal identity check and produce references.
Admin Assistant Intern

As an Admin Assistant Intern, you will:

  • Assist HR in recruitment activities
  • Post job openings
  • Organise and schedule appointments
  • Support daily operations
  • Assist procurement by sending inquiries, managing PR, stock requisition, inventory and filing

Job Types: Temporary, Internship

Contract length: 3 months

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree (must have graduated within the last 12 months)

Personal Attributes:

  • ICT literate
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organised
  • Team Player
  • Able to work independently
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Good English Language skills

Our objective is to provide a meaningful and immersive experience that equips interns with the skills and knowledge necessary for future career opportunities. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and gain valuable hands-on experience in your field. We encourage you to submit your application for this programme and take the first step toward advancing your career.

Please only apply if you meet the criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please send the following documents to this email address only – hr@ufc.edu.qa

  • Cover Letter
  • Current CV
  • Photo ID
  • Transferrable Visa (NOC)

Currently, there are no job vacancies at University Foundation College. You can follow our LinkedIn page for updates on future opportunities. For any career-related enquiries, please contact us at hr@ufc.edu.qa