Oussama Ramzi Khettabi

My name is Oussama Ramzi Khettabi. I live in UAE since 2000.

I got my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from University of Sharjah (UOS) in 2010. In the same year, I joined University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) to complete my postgraduate studies and obtained my Master’s degree in Strategic Human Resources (in June 2012)

I have 8 years’ experience in the field of higher education in the UAE. I’ve started my career at the University of Sharjah, where I’ve worked in the Department of Student Recruitment and Academic Guidance in 2012, then I’ve joined the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in 2015 where I’ve worked as an Administrative Support Officer in the president's office, and HR department.

During my 7 years in AURAK, I’ve contributed to the development and expansion of the university by supporting the HR team in writing and editing policies and procedures, and being a permanent member in recruitment committees.

Also, I’ve contributed to the university's accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC), which is one of the most prestigious accrediting bodies in the United States. I also contributed to earning ABET and AACSB accreditations for the School of Engineering and School of Business.

I grew up in an academic family (my father was a Sociology Professor and my mother is an English Lecturer). I’ve spent most of his life in a purely academic and educational environment. I’m capable, determined, confident, and well-organized, with excellent communication and writing skills, and extensive experience in supporting mid and senior-level management.

May 2015 – June 2020: Executive Officer in Office of the President, American University in Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

• Manage the office’s correspondence, meetings, and reports.
• Assist Human Resources Department in auditing contracts and issuing “to whom it may concern” letters.
• Plan orientation tours for international faculty members, and deliver a cultural training to them when necessary.
• Permanent member of the recruitment and interviews’ committees.
• Coordinate with Human Resources Department in the Government of Ras Al Khaimah to raise the employees’ needs and measure their job satisfaction.

June 2020 – May 2022: Communications Officer in Office of Marketing and Communications, American University in Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

• Manage the process of students’ recruitment
• Help international students (coming from abroad) to relocate in UAE.
• Follow up the process of airport pickup, accommodation and visa issuance for international students.
• Represent the university in recruitment events and open days.

• December 2012: Master's degree in Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM), University of Wollongong in Dubai.
• January 2010: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, University of Sharjah (UoS), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.