Manager - Center for Sustainability, Digitalization and Entrepreneurship

Center for Future Economy; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking academic institution is seeking a dynamic manager for its new Center for Future Economy. This unique role allows you to shape the center from its inception, focusing on sustainability, digitalization, and entrepreneurship. You'll manage daily operations, engage stakeholders, and oversee strategic planning, working closely with university leadership. This position offers a competitive, tax-free salary and the chance to make a significant impact in establishing a leading knowledge hub in the UAE. If you're motivated and results-oriented, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in administrative or managerial roles.
• Strong communication and networking skills with public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and stakeholder engagement at the center.
• Oversee strategic planning and training programs.

Skills

Sustainability

Digitalization

Entrepreneurship

Communication

Networking

Business Development

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business

Degree in Sustainability

Degree in Digitalization

Degree in Entrepreneurship

Job description

Manager - Center for Sustainability, Digitalization and Entrepreneurship

University Chancellor | Finance Professor | Private Equity Investor

The Role

The newly formed Center for Future Economy (‘CFE’) at Umm Al Quwain University (‘UAQU’), an academic think tank focused on the sustainable and digital economy with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, is seeking a manager. As the CFE is still in its early stages, this role offers a unique opportunity to build it from the ground up, with full support from UAQU and its Board of Trustees. Responsibilities include managing the center’s daily operations, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and overseeing events and training programs. The manager will work directly with UAQU’s Chancellor and the Dean of the College of Business Administration, aiming to establish CFE as a leading academic knowledge hub in the UAE for the future economy and entrepreneurship. The position offers a highly competitive, tax-free salary, commensurate with experience. More about CFE can be found at:

https://centerforfutureeconomy.org/

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a background in sustainability, digitalization, or entrepreneurship, with 5-10 years of experience in administrative or managerial roles, preferably with a focus on business development. Candidates must be motivated, self-driven, results-oriented, and possess strong communication and networking skills, especially with senior public and private sector representatives.

Experience in fundraising (grants, venture capital, etc.) and business incubation is advantageous but not mandatory. A background in academia is not required. Proficiency in professional English is essential; fluency in both English and Arabic is preferred. An undergraduate degree in business, sustainability, digitalization, entrepreneurship, or related fields is required.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter expressing their interest to the UAQU Chancellor’s Office ([e-mail]) and the UAQU HR Department ([e-mail]). Additional documents may be requested from shortlisted candidates. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position remains open until filled, with an earliest start date to be determined following an offer.

About the University and CFE

UAQU is a CAA-accredited, growing boutique university emphasizing sustainability, digitalization, and entrepreneurship. It offers diverse undergraduate and graduate programs across four colleges, including Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Business Information Systems, Digital Journalism, and New Media. UAQU’s mission is to become a leading UAE university in sustainability, digitalization, and entrepreneurship. The CFE aims to be a premier knowledge hub, facilitating research, knowledge transfer, and hosting incubator programs and executive courses. The CFE is situated within UAQU’s new state-of-the-art campus in Umm Al Quwain, near scenic mangrove beaches and accessible via the E311 highway, with Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah nearby.

More information can be found at:

https://uaqu.ac.ae/