Grant Welfare Officer - Beirut

This position is no longer open.

The International Services office is currently looking for a Grant Welfare Officer reporting to the TL Program Director / International Services Associate Program Manager. The position is located on Beirut campus with occasional commuting to Byblos campus.

Role Summary

The Grant Welfare Officer’s main role is to provide social support to the students in the TL (Tomorrow’s Leaders) program, to address barriers to learning and to strengthen the safety net for these students. More focus will be required for students at-risk coming from conflict zones and conservative communities to address adaptation and integration issues.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides support and consultation to the students at-risk with the focus on the well-being of these students
• Acts as a mentor for these students at-risk and empowers them to make informed life choices
• Develops, coordinates and runs relevant prevention programs for these students where necessary
• Works with the student support team of the University for early identification, case management and takes proactive measures to prevent and manage risk behaviors among the TL student population
• Generates regular and ad-hoc reports on the wellbeing of TL students

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field (psychology, social work, or counseling); Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the social service sector, working with and supporting at-risk population
• PTSD certification is preferred
• Possess passion for working with students at-risk, regarding them positively and believing in their potential
• Be culturally sensitive, emotionally stable, resourceful, resilient, and open to diverse views
• Possess strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability
• Advanced communication skills in both English and Arabic
• Skilled in using MS Office Suite and other applications​

Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy1@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Closing date for accepting applications is Monday, August 20, 2018.

CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational history.  No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.