Student Life Coordinator

SABIS® is a global education network with an active presence in 21 countries across five continents, educating students in both private and public sectors. SABIS® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS® Educational System, developed and refined over 140 years, providing students with a top-quality education that prepares them for a changing world.

About the role

The SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO) empowers and motivates students to contribute to improving school culture and raising academic standards while fostering their balanced and comprehensive development into responsible, world-class citizens.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Student Life Organization and all activities within its departments.
• Recruit, build, and maintain the SLO team, ensuring effective coordination and cooperation with different departments.
• Motivate and inspire students to join the SLO, participate actively in the school community, and continuously improve themselves, the SLO department, and the school.
• Proactively plan the academic year based on school requirements and priorities.
• Promote SLO achievements, events, and activities throughout the academic year.
• Ensure proper training of student prefects in academic, managerial, and leadership skills, as well as responsibility.
• Guide and motivate prefects to meet the administrative and academic needs of the school, providing them with the tools to succeed.
• Coordinate closely with Academic Quality Controller(s) and Heads of Departments to ensure the SLO contributes effectively to school success and raises academic standards by supporting and empowering students.
• Manage the advising curriculum and schedule advising classes between the SLC and appropriate staff on relevant topics.
• Coordinate with the Student Management Coordinator (SMC) to ensure the SLO actively maintains high discipline standards.
• Meet weekly with the School Director to review SLO performance and yearly goals per SABIS® principles and guidelines.
• Hold weekly meetings with the SLO Leadership team to review department goals, achievements, challenges, and planning.
• Participate in and lead school events such as trips, competitions, and games, coordinating with concerned departments for successful implementation.
• Recommend actions to ensure the SLO operates according to SABIS® principles and guidelines.
• Perform other related tasks as delegated by school management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• English proficiency.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (experience in the SABIS® Network is preferable).

Skills

• Professional behavior and ethical conduct.
• Ability to deliver results.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Accountability and taking ownership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Candidates must meet all employment requirements, including local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks. Additional details will be provided to short-listed candidates.