Internship & Placement Coordinator - College of Communication and Media
Closure Date: Feb 28, 2026
Reference Number: 393
Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi
Job Type: Full-Time
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
Job Description:
- Serve as the academic supervisor and primary coordinator for student field training on behalf of the College.
- Coordinate with approved training organizations and ensure their suitability for students’ specializations and their capacity to achieve the intended training outcomes.
- Develop, review, and approve field-training plans in coordination with training organizations, ensuring alignment with program learning outcomes and UAE media labor market requirements.
- Monitor student registration in field training courses and ensure regular attendance, commitment, and compliance with training requirements.
- Supervise and evaluate student performance through:
- Interim progress reports
- Final evaluation reports
- Direct communication with training site supervisors
- Document all field training requirements (training records, plans, evaluations, and reports) and maintain organized files ready for audit and accreditation purposes.
- Conduct field visits to training sites when necessary and document visit outcomes using approved institutional templates.
- Receive, follow up on, and resolve student complaints related to field training in accordance with approved procedures and in coordination with relevant parties.
- Prepare and submit periodic field training reports to the College administration and relevant authorities, including the Ministry when required.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of field training programs and propose new training partners in line with developments in the media and communication sector in the UAE.
- Perform any other duties related to the nature of the role as assigned by the Vice Dean or direct supervisor, in accordance with university policies and regulations.
General Conditions:
- 2-3 years of professional experience in Field of training, coordination or academic supervision.
- Experience in Employment within media, communication, or public relations organizations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the UAE media and communication labor market and its professional requirements.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
- Ability to prepare reports and documentation in accordance with approved institutional templates.
- Effective communication skills with students and training organizations.
- Proficiency in electronic systems used for monitoring and managing field training.
- Strong commitment to academic ethics and field training governance standards.
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