Manager - Outreach And Engagement Dubai Campus - UAEN

Higher Colleges of Technology; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi seeks a Manager - Outreach and Engagement to promote the college to the local community, align campus practices with community needs and coordinate alumni activities in partnership with Central Services.

You will lead outreach strategies, manage events, build relationships with business and governmental entities, oversee media and marketing partnerships, and support UAE national recruitment and talent development through active community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach, engagement or community relations.
• Ability to manage multiple events and marketing activities.
• Strong relationship-building with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Outreach and Engagement objectives.
• Coordinate with Central Services to align campus practices with community needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business associations and governmental entities.
• Identify opportunities to promote HCT through events and alumni networks.
• Oversee campus marketing activities and ensure message consistency.
• Promote employment opportunities for graduates via local networks.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Event management

Alumni relations

Marketing communications

Job description

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Manager - Outreach and Engagement is responsible to promote HCT to its local community through alignment of campus practices to community requirements, events and marketing activities in coordination with Central Services. The incumbent is responsible to contribute in the establishment and maintenance of an alumni network in coordination with Central Services

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of campus Outreach and Engagement strategic objectives and initiatives.
• Support with the development and implementation of Outreach and Engagement's policies, procedures and processes, and monitor compliance of subordinates.
• Maintain strong communications and engagement with Partnership Central Services to establish effective and consistent working relationship with community stakeholders such as business associations, governmental entities, NGOs and social organisations, in order to understand trends and labour needs, in addition to promoting HCT and its students.
• Lead the identification of opportunities to promote HCT and the campus within its community through events, marketing, network of alumni, and engagement with community’s public and private organisations.
• Oversee the alignment of campus programmes/ activities to community trends (e.g. demand and supply of talent, practices, and business requirements) and provide advice to campus’ management and academic staff on improvement opportunities.
• Lead the establishment and maintenance of Outreach and Engagement database (related to Industry Liaison, Alumni Affairs, Events and Marketing) to enhance overall performance of the function.
• Lead the identification of employment opportunities for HCT graduates through continuous networking activities with members of the local community, in close coordination with Alumni Affairs Central Services.
• Represent HCT in local conferences and events to promote HCT to its local community.
• Oversee campus events and marketing activities to ensure appropriate messages are properly broadcasted and event quality and standards are met.
• Negotiate with advertising, marketing and event agencies to receive best service quality within allocated budget and in compliance with central directions and guidelines.
• Manage local media involvement in coordination with Communications Central Services and in compliance with media engagement policies, procedures and processes.
• Oversee the establishment and management of a local alumni network for the campus and its integration with the broader HCT alumni network.
• Oversee the development and implementation of alumni programmes aiming at engaging alumni in campus activities, and providing them with continuous development opportunities, both personally and professionally.
• Build relations with HCT alumni in the local and regional community to promote employment of HCT students and reduce their job search time.
• Support Academic Operations with the identification of potential employers and work placement opportunities
• Coach and mentor subordinates on a regular basis. Contribute in an effective and efficient manner to the recruitment and development of UAE Nationals.