Manager School Operations

Gamma Holdings.; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai is seeking an experienced School Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations and maximizing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have an MBA, 2 years of relevant experience, and strong strategic thinking abilities. This position offers benefits including a tax-free salary, medical insurance, and free tuition for children.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Free children's tuition fees

Long-term employment benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position.
• Functional knowledge of MOE/KHDA & other government regulatory bodies.
• Understanding of KHDA inspection framework & child safeguarding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of school operations.
• Provide strategic support to the School Principal.
• Ensure cleanliness of the school building and grounds.
• Monitor completion of projects and recommend operational changes.
• Manage admission procedures and facilities management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Data analysis

Revenue management

Education

MBA or equivalent graduation

Job description

LEAMS Education, comprising British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, is driven by a unifying philosophy. We are ambitious about our employees' careers and development opportunities that come with being part of our Learning & Development goals. We unite our team through vibrant CPD, which harnesses the collective expertise of their peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practices. Long-term employment with a tax-free salary, medical insurance, free children's tuition fees in group-affiliated schools, and other benefits as per UAE labor law are part of the attractive job offer.

We are immediately hiring an experienced School Operations Manager to efficiently and effectively manage the school day-to-day operations by administering and operating school facility management, safety, security, general maintenance, administration, event management, procurement, and fulfilling compliance requirements of KHDA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, DHA, etc., in a timely and responsible manner.

MSO will be responsible for:

• Overseeing all areas of school operations, demonstrating turnaround leadership competencies focusing on goals and target areas.
• Providing strategic support to the School Principal through formulation and leadership on H&S indicators of the School improvement plan.
• Developing, maintaining, and ensuring the cleanliness of the school building and grounds, ensuring that the site and facilities are available for school use at all times.
• Exceeding internal & external customer satisfaction.
• Monitoring and overseeing the successful completion of projects such as annual renovations and upcoming new school projects, and recommending changes in the school's operational strategies as required.
• Overseeing and optimizing the organization's business development by managing admission procedures, administration, Health & Safety, purchasing, inventory, facilities management, etc.
• Supporting in challenging existing practices, reducing costs, implementing robust standard operating procedures, and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Controlling costs and effectively sourcing and delivering revenue opportunities.
• Creating and maintaining outstanding Health & Safety regulations in operational rapport with facilities & support teams.
• Nurturing a safe work environment that is collaborative and focused on creating the best possible atmosphere for learning and development.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must have an MBA or equivalent graduation from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position.
• Functional knowledge of MOE/KHDA & other government regulatory bodies.
• Understanding of KHDA inspection framework & child safeguarding guidelines.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
• Revenue and profitability management.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and a self-starter with the ability to multitask and focus on key details.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Operations experience in an academic environment is highly desirable.
• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics.

Experienced candidates with relevant backgrounds in managing school operations are encouraged to apply with their detailed resume and a minimum of two professional references.