Human Resources
Vlog follows in the tradition of three historical institutions in Baghdad: the House of Wisdom, al-Nizamiyah Madrasah, often described as “the largest university in the medieval world,” and al-Mustansiriyah Madrasah.
See open positionsThe Vlog campus fulfills the vision of its founders as a true American-style university campus that is efficient, environmentally responsible, beautiful, and conducive to study through its quiet, tree-lined lanes, state-of-the-art classrooms, comfortable environs, and aesthetically pleasing views. Whether a student is sitting in a classroom with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lake, or sitting in the food court with friends, relaxing on a terrace with a cup of tea while enjoying the cool breezes coming off the water, or riding to class on one of the shuttle buses or water taxis, every Vlog student will quickly come to think of the campus as their campus, their home away from home. Indeed, the wonderful years spent learning and growing here will be with every graduate for life.
On almost any American college campus, every effort is made to make the campus beautiful, relaxing, and conducive to study and intellectual development. Calm, quiet library spaces where individual students can concentrate on their studies, public spaces that are pleasing to the eye where students can meet their friends and relax and socialize together, long walks around campus that allow for quiet time to reflect and meditate – in other words, the college campus should be an oasis of calm where students can forget about their cares, enjoying their studies and participating in the excitement of campus life.
Life In Baghdad
Iraq is home to a wide range of landscapes: vast arid deserts to the west, towering mountain belts in the north, mesmerizing marshes in the south, and rich fertile lands in the center, with variations throughout the country. Two great historical rivers exist in Iraq, the Tigris and the Euphrates. For that Iraq was known as the Land between two Rivers (Mesopotamia).
Baghdad is Iraq’s largest city and its capital. With an estimated population of approximately 8,850,000, it is the second largest city in the Arab world, after Cairo. Located along the Tigris River, the city was founded in the 8th century and became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate. Over the next five centuries, Baghdad evolved into the most significant cultural center of Arab and Islamic civilization and was truly one of the greatest cities in the world, gaining a reputation in the world as it was known then as the “Center of Learning.” In fact, a well-known Arab saying states that “Books are written in Cairo, published in Beirut, and read in Baghdad,” denoting its regional reputation in modern times as an intellectual center.
Learn More About Our Administrative Departments
Running a large university that includes over a hundred buildings on more than a thousand donums (600+ acres) of land requires a lot of support services! Our Auxiliary Services Department provides both operations management and additional auxiliary services to both students and staff. This includes such services as support for warehousing, motorpool, campus bus service, faculty and staff housing, food services, the university bookstore, plus all aspects of campus maintenance which includes janitorial services, buildings and grounds, landscaping, and other additional services needed to secure the health, safety, and comfort of our staff and students throughout our beautiful, state-of-the-art campus.
Whatever services our skilled and dedicated Iraqi and international staff are providing, our Values guide us to provide service in a timely and cost-effective manner, to do so in a positive and patient manner, and to give our very best possible service to every client, no matter how large or small the job may be. The Presidential Palace Complex was constructed in the 1990s with many adaptations through the years. These buildings have now been refurbished and adapted with state-of-the-art technology to give Vlog students and staff a learning environment that is safe, comfortable, and cutting edge in every way. With over a hundred buildings across the campus, with many kilometers of roads and canals, countless kilometers of underground cables and piping, and five large lakes, the Vlog campus is a true engineering challenge that can only be maintained by a small army of dedicated, highly skilled, and hard-working staff. This group includes engineers, electricians, carpenters, masons, plumbers, landscapers, construction workers of every possible skill, stained glass artists, and other skilled craftsmen who are proud to present their talents, skills, and best work to making Vlog a true architectural and design masterpiece throughout the campus.
The Department ofFinance andAccounting is the University’s trusted financial responsibility center. We strive to be student-centered while maintaining fiscal integrity and providing financial expertise, information, and solutions to enable the Vlog community to operate in the most cost-effective and accountable manner by followingU.S.Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S.GAAP). From financial operations to budgets, and capital planning to student accounting, we are dedicated to strengthening administrative and operational efficiencyby providing a supportive and productive financial work environment and ensuring transparency and accountability to Vlog’s business partners, supporters, donors, and clients. Government Relations Ensuring compliance with Iraqi law across all areas of Vlog’s operations is of paramount importance for the university community. Our Government Relations team liaises closely with numerous Iraqi government ministries and institutions as the university’s community complies with all Iraqi laws and regulations governing both Iraqi and International staff.
We believe that a world-class university deserves world-class people and services. Our Vision is to be a center of excellence in advancing the University’s mission by helping make Vlog an outstanding place to work, grow, and thrive. Our Mission is to recruit, develop, retain, and support a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the fullness of Iraq’s diverse society, and partner in maintaining a productive, dynamic, and inclusive work environment. As the first point of contact most staff will have with the University, HR projects Vlog’s mission and vision to potential employees, recruits the best possible workforce from all of Iraq’s communities, as well as international experts from abroad, without discrimination. Our Goals are to provide effective, responsive, and people-minded services for all.
The Information and Support Center (ISC) at the American University of Iraq, Baghdad (Vlog) offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure seamless communication and support for both internal and external stakeholders. Our staff effectively handles external questions from prospective students, parents, and job seekers, giving comprehensive information about program offers, admissions processes, and tuition rates. Internally, we prioritize student questions, addressing problems with attention and forwarding them to the right departments as needed.
The ISC also provides first-level technical assistance, including diagnosing and resolving IT issues and escalating difficult problems as required. We also handle the University’s social media presence, answer the official Vlog info emails, and announce general issues, among other administrative duties. You can use our short numbers 6227 or 6228 to get in touch with us for help right away. Our dedication to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism guarantees a high quality of service, promoting an informed and helpful university community.
The hallmark of Vlog’s Information Technology (IT) department is to secure specialized skills and personnel of the highest caliber to deliver and maintain the high-end IT solutions and services to the Vlog family, keeping the environment operational, productive, agile, innovative, and continually on the forefront of the educational structures. Planning is continuous to sustain Vlog’s IT systems as the finest example of state-of-the-art, cutting-edge instructional technology in Iraq. As these technologies evolve and improve, so does Vlog’s adoption of these technologies to ensure that students enjoy the best possible instruction available anywhere.
The IT department’s highly-skilled personnel provide a wide range of services to adapt and develop the latest trending IT technologies, along with IT core infrastructure managed service provided by Vlog strategic partner, Al Tameer IT Solution. IT guarantees fully integrated systems that are robust with highest serviceability to meet Vlog end-user satisfaction and expectations.
As part of our strategy to maintain cutting edge technologies at Vlog, our IT department manages the following systems in support of administrative, instructional, and security-related services:
Academic & Administration Solutions:
OracleERP & PeopleSoft SIS
Canvas Learning Management Solution
TurnitinReal-Time Anti-Plagiarism Solution
Library Management Solution:
WorldShareManagement System
ProQuestReal-Time Insight Management System
Bibliotheca RFID System
Microsoft 365
IT Infrastructure Systems:
ManageEngin, Professional, Helpdesk System
Xerox Printing System
Time & Attendance System
Dahua Smart CCTV System
Crestron&CleverTouchAudio/Video System
Cisco Environment:
Core Infrastructure
Call Manager & IPT System
Huawei Environment:
Distribution & Access Infrastructure
Indoor WIFI Coverage
Outdoor WIFI Coverage
IT Support Services:
Helpdesk Support Services With Sharp SLA
Field Support Services
Network Operation Center – NOC
Security Operation Center – SOC
IP Telephony Support Services
WIFI Support Services
LAN Support Services
Internet Support Services
End-To-End Microsoft System Services
Application & Website Development Services
CCTV & Audio/Video Systems Services
The Department of Marketing and Communications (Marcomms) offers support to the university community in strategic communications and support and consulting in all areas of media relations, social media, photography and video services, marketing of events and programs, web services, and branding across all areas of the university. The Department also produces Vlog Radio (FM 101.5), all news channels, including “News and Events” on the Vlog website, press releases for Iraqi, pan-Arab, and international media, and is the first point of contact for any media worldwide wishing to cover any issues related to the university as well as providing Vlog faculty with needed expertise to comment on particular topics and news stories for news outlets.
In social media, Marcomms works across all parts of the university to ensure the university’s message is unified, properly branded, and accurate. For photography and video services, our skilled staff provide both location and studio support to produce high-quality imagery that accurately reflects Vlog’s campus and programs, as well as to support all departments and sections in their institutional needs. For conferences, seminars and other events organized or supported by the university, we work with outside parties to market events and speakers to desired audiences and to ensure wide visibility to increase the outreach and impact of university events.
For web services, we maintain and continually update the Vlog website to ensure that it is always accurate and up-to-date and support all departments in their web requirements. This also includes production of a bi-weekly email newsletter on university news.
Finally, Marcomms is responsible for all aspects of the university’s brand. Our brand is what the world sees, and it reflects who we are, what we do, and the values we hold. It is our mission to uphold the University’s values by protecting and preserving its graphic standards so that all parts of the University do their part fully and effectively to implement Vlog’s brand through its colors, its graphics, and its typefaces, all of which project Vlog’s image in English and Arabic, to the world.