AAU CATALOG
2012-2013
Finance and Administrative Unit Vision We aspire to be the leading example in providing financial services and logistics in higher education in the UAE for other institutions to follow. Mission Our role is to ensure that AAU benefits from the highest standard of financial, administrative, and resource management. To that end, the Finance and Administrative Unit is committed to utilizing our expertise to deliver advanced services that offer excellent value to the faculty, staff, and students and ensure an environment which demonstrates respect and encourages the success of each individual in our institution. Goals and Objectives 1. Promote financial responsibility. 2. Provide quality services. 3. Support the teaching, research, and community service goals of AAU. 4. Maintain safe, clean, and accessible facilities. 5. Provide quality auxiliary services. 6. Promote and maintain the fiscal state of AAU through rational budgets, financial reports, and purchasing policies. 7. Maximize the satisfaction of faculty, staff, and students. Duties and Responsibility Finance Division: The main responsibilities of the Finance Division are: 1. coordinating the annual budget for AAU; 2. implementing aspects of sound financial management; 3. processing Annual, Mid-year, and Quarterly reports; 4. perform auditing tasks; 5. handling student payments and tuition fees; 6. contributing to managing the financial aid fund; 7. coordinating the purchasing and procurement policies; and, carrying out day-to-day financial matters.
Administrative Division:
The Administrative Division is the backbone of the AAU. The division delivers a wide range of services to faculty, staff, and students alike. These include, but are not limited to: 1. supervising student dormitories and transportation services; 2. performing general maintenance for all AAU buildings and equipment; 3. coordinating around the clock security services;
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