§ PhD degree in Communication Media and Instructional Technology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) (2018)

§ Master degree in Engineering and Management from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) (2014)

§ Bachelor degree in Systems Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) (2003)

• 2018 – Present

  Assistant Professor - College of Communication and Media at King Abdulaziz University.

   

• 2021 – Present

  Vice Dean of Student Affairs f or Development at King Abdulaziz University (KAU)

   

• 2019 – Present

  Consultant, King Abdulaziz University, Vice Presidency for Educational Affairs.

   

• 2021 – Present

  Director of the Student Skills Center, King Abdulaziz University.

   

• 2019 – Present

  Deputy Supervisor of (Center for Giftedness and Creativity), King Abdulaziz University.

   

• 2019 – 2021

  Assistant Executive Director for Resource Development, Scientific Endowment at King Abdulaziz University.

   

• 2019 – 2020

  Part-time Consultant, King Abdulaziz & His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba).

   

• 2021 – Present

  Executive Director, Career Guidance Initiative, Ministry of Education.

   

• 2018 – Present

  Executive Director, Mind Sports Initiative, Ministry of Education.

   

   

• 2018 – 2019

  Supervisor of Educational Affairs, College of Communication and Media, King Abdulaziz University.

   

• 2011 –2012

  Director, My Appropriate Major Program, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

   

• 2011 –2012

  Consultant, BENAA Educational Consultation Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

   

• 2009 –2011

  Director, Training Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

   

• 2007 –2009

  Director, Students Affairs, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

   

• 2003 - 2007

Systems Engineer (Developer), Counseling and Advising Center Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

• Course Teaching Experience
  • PR611: Crisis Management in Communication
  • COMM101: Communication Skills
  • COMM102: Learning and Thinking Skills
  • PRD210: Organizational Communication
  • PRD255: Latest Strategies in Advertising
  • COMM215: Persuasion Skills

• Workshop/Training Experience

   

   

• Conferences
  • Laurel Highlands Communications Conference in Indiana PA (LHCC 2016), Arab Media Role in Arab Spring: Framing Analysis. (proceedings)
  • Laurel Highlands Communications Conference in Indiana PA (LHCC 2015) Social Media in Saudi Arabia - Spread and Impact. (proceedings)
  • The Association for Educational Communications and Technology conference in Indianapolis IN (AECT 2015) Social Media and Learning in Saudi Arabia.

     

    • Publications
    • IT Expertise and Process Automation
  • Alharthi, Majed (2021). Communication Strategies Established by King Abdulaziz University between the Administrators and Students in Response of Covid-19 Crisis. Journal of Media & Management. SRC/JMM-150. DOI: doi.org/10.47363/JMM/2021(3)132
  • Alharthi, Majed. (2018). The Impact of Social Media Use Upon the Cross-Cultural Competency Among Employees Within Multinational Companies" Theses and Dissertations. https://knowledge.library.iup.edu/etd/1654
  • Alharthi, M. (2016). Arab Media Role in Arab Spring: Framing Analysis. Laurel Highlands Communications Conference.
  • Alharthi, M. (2015). Social Media in Saudi Arabia - Spread and Impact. Laurel Highlands Communications Conference.

     

• Training of Trainers (TOT)
• Organization Communication Strategies
• Decision Making
• Time Management
• Effective Communication Skills
• Scheduling and Planning
• Thinking Skills

During the assignment as Systems Engineer in Counseling and Advising Center at KFUPM, developed and implemented many software packages to enhance the workflow and processes in the Center. The packages include:

• Automation of the Student Part Time Jobs.
• Automation of the Student Counseling Cases.
• Automation of the Personal Skills Program Workshop Activities.

• Career Excellence Award as a Director of Students Affairs, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (2010)

• Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Student Skills Center at KAU (2020 – Present)
• Member of the Executive Committee of the Student Skills Center at KAU (2020 - Present)
• Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of Prince Mishaal Bin Majid Center for Social and Humanities Research at KAU (2019)
• Secretary of the Supervisory Committee of the Talented Academy at KAU (2019 – 2020)
• Member of the Committee for Accelerating and Attracting Talented Students at KAU (2019 – 2022)
• Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society (2014 – Present)
• Member of the Academic Improvement Program (AIP) for students at KFUPM (2004 - 2006)
• Member of the ERP Systems Team since at KFUPM (2004)
• Member of the Students Affairs Committee at KFUPM (2008-2009)
• Member of the Staff Affairs Committee at KFUPM (2009)
• Member of newly admitted student program committee at KFUPM (2003-2011)