Strategic Project Manager, Student Engagement & Leadership

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; Presencial; AED 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

American University of Sharjah is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of key initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering on time and within budget.

The role includes managing daily office operations and driving special projects to enhance efficiency and departmental performance, with a focus on continuous improvement using industry best practices.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in student services, university operations, or related fields.
• Experience managing a team and working in cross functional settings, preferably in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of student information systems (e.g., Banner, CRM tools) and service management platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead project planning, including defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop project schedules, timelines, and budgets, and monitor progress against them.
• Coordinate project teams, assign tasks, and ensure effective communication among team members.
• Track project milestones and deliverables and report progress to stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Conduct project reviews and evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
• Manage office operations, including organizing meetings, scheduling appointments, and maintaining office supplies.
• Benchmark, analyze and present industry standards, trends, and best practices related to student affairs programs and services.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and phone calls.
• Perform any other duties assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Planning

Collaboration

Data analysis

Change management

Innovation

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Student Affairs or related field

Minimum 5 years in student services/university operations

Herramientas

Banner (Student Information System)

CRM tools

Service management platforms

Ticketing systems

Google Meet/Microsoft Teams/Zoom

JotForm/Google Forms/Microsoft Forms

Descripción del empleo

American University of Sharjah is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of key initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering on time and within budget.

The role includes managing daily office operations and driving special projects to enhance efficiency and departmental performance, with a focus on continuous improvement using industry best practices.