Strategic Admin Manager - Higher Education & Operations

Batterjee Medical College; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Batterjee Medical College is seeking an experienced Administrative Manager to develop and oversee the university's administrative procedures and systems. The role requires strong leadership to supervise staff, monitor performance and ensure compliant operations in a busy academic environment.

You will assist the Dean with strategic planning, policy execution and reporting, while coordinating events and managing facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years in a comparable administrative role, preferably in higher education or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement administrative procedures and systems in line with the college's policies.
• Supervise and manage administrative staff, define responsibilities, monitor performance and provide guidance and evaluation.
• Oversee personnel-related matters including recruitment, onboarding, staff development and leave management.
• Assist the Dean in strategic planning, policy implementation and preparation of reports and documentation.
• Coordinate and supervise college events such as conferences, seminars and official meetings.
• Collaborate with the Financial Manager on budget planning and staffing/expenditure related to operations.
• Manage campus facilities including maintenance, safety, security and space allocation.
• Ensure implementation of institutional policies and contribute to compliance programs including ethics training and conflict of interest reporting.
• Represent the administrative function in internal committees and maintain professional relations with all departments.
• Ensure a safe, organized and efficient working environment that promotes institutional values and goals.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Dean or Human Resources Department.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Team management

Planning

Organization

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Batterjee Medical College is seeking an experienced Administrative Manager to develop and oversee the university's administrative procedures and systems. The role requires strong leadership to supervise staff, monitor performance and ensure compliant operations in a busy academic environment.

You will assist the Dean with strategic planning, policy execution and reporting, while coordinating events and managing facilities.