Administrative Manager

TAAHEED; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment solution company, TAAHEED is searching for an experienced academic administrator to manage a small team and oversee accreditation processes. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree and experience in university administration, demonstrating excellent skills in policy formation and collaboration with faculty.

Qualifications

• Western national preferred with a Master's degree or higher.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in related fields.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of academic administration professionals.
• Assist in developing IICS policies and managing accreditation activities.
• Provide administrative support for new activities and relationships.

Skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of accreditation procedures

University Administration

Course delivery

Policy Administration

Civil Security

Cybersecurity-related course administration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

This includes (but is not limited to) the following:

1. Manage a small team of academic administration professionals.
2. Assist in the development of IICS policies and contribute to the development of University policies that affect IICS.
3. Provide administrative support in developing new activities and relationships for the Institute (e.g., assisting with conference planning, outreach to other security-related programs in the UAE and beyond).
4. Assist in writing and editing educational and promotional materials.
5. Create and implement IICS procedures (e.g., create forms and issue guidelines).
6. Represent IICS in relevant University committees and meetings.
7. Assist the Director in course planning, scheduling, syllabus development, etc.
8. Act as an intermediary between students and faculty to promote informal resolution of conflicts.
9. Manage ongoing Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) accreditation activities and aid in the development of accreditation materials.
10. Maintain familiarity with MOHE requirements and develop procedures to meet Ministry standards, maintaining appropriate records.
11. Assist the Director with hiring activities and HR systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).
12. Assess student progress and handle special cases appropriately.
13. Support the Institute as a key component of the university.

Language Requirements:

• English - Fluent / Excellent
• Arabic - Fluent / Excellent

Own a Car

Any

Have a Driving License

Any

Job Skills

Our client is seeking a Western national, preferably with a Western Master's degree or higher, ideally American, with strong experience in University Administration, course delivery, and knowledge of accreditation procedures in a university environment. Minimum 2 years of experience in Policy Administration, Civil Security, or Cybersecurity-related course administration. Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is desirable but not essential.

About The Company

TAAHEED provides pioneering recruitment solutions and consultancy services across the MENA region, emphasizing human capital as a driver for building top-tier teams and organizations. Services include Search & Selection, Project & Managed Service solutions across various sectors, including Higher Education recruitment for faculty staff. TAAHEED is also a leading contributor to Emiratization initiatives.