4. Manager of the Center for Executive and Professional Education

American University of Ras Al Khaimah; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional higher education institution in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Manager for the Center for Executive and Professional Education to oversee and expand its executive curriculum. The role requires significant experience in educational development and business operations, ideally with a Master's degree. Responsibilities include managing staff, collaborating across departments, and enhancing community outreach through professional education programs.

Qualifications

• 10 years' work experience in educational or business development.
• 5-7 years' experience in academic or administrative leadership roles.
• Expertise in course design, qualifications development, and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the executive and professional education curriculum.
• Oversee administrative staff of the Center.
• Collaborate with university departments for corporate education.

Skills

Curriculum development

Planning and organizing

Event management

Business development

Training and development

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Earned doctorate in business management or related field

Job description

Manager of the Center for Executive and Professional Education

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

General Information About Institution

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-education institution of Higher Education that provides an integrated American-style undergraduate and graduate education. All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE; additionally, it is accredited by the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The American model of higher education ensures not only skills in specific academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues. AURAK is a young and rapidly growing university. AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes — its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sands dunes, and the many historical sites.

AURAK values diversity, inclusiveness and cultural authenticity where all individuals are treated based on their merits and abilities. AURAK is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or age.

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

The Manager of the Center for Executive and Professional Education manages the institution’s executive and professional education curriculum, courses, certifications, and testing for the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the wider UAE community to enhance the university’s community outreach and increase its revenue sources. The post holder is responsible for administrative oversight of the staff assigned to the Center for Executive and Professional Education under the supervision of the Director of the Center for Executive Professional Education (in the Office of Institutional Advancement and External Relations) and works collaboratively with AURAK’s schools, administrative departments, institutes and centers to generate a profitable corporate education and training enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications And Education

• Essential: Master’s degree in business administration, marketing, education leadership, curriculum development, economics, or innovation and entrepreneurship, or a related field. Knowledge of and experience in implementing Instructional technology/curriculum design
• Desirable: Earned doctorate in business management, marketing, educational leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, or a related field.
  
  

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of and experience in implementing: curriculum development; online and blended learning; labor market analysis; business development; training and development; revenue management and event management.
• Planning, prioritizing, organizing, scheduling, overseeing event logistics, time management, flexibility, multitasking, communication, advocacy, negotiation, analysis and evaluation, proficient in MS Office technology skills
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 10 years’ work experience in educational development or business development;
• 5-7 years’ progressive experience in an academic and/or administrative leadership role in a medium to large sized public or private corporation or higher education institution;
• 5-7 years’ expertise in course design/management, qualifications development, marketing, business development and/or related functions
  
  

Language Proficiency Required

• Native Language Fluency in English.
• Advanced proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English required;
• Intermediate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Arabic is an asset.
  
  

Competencies

• Service Excellence-
• Professional Ethics and Integrity-
• Problem-solving-
• Time Management-
• Teamwork-
  
  

Reporting line

Director of the Center for Executive and Professional Education