Student Housing Operations Lead

American University of Ras Al Khaimah; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 290,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

American University of Ras Al Khaimah invites applications for the Assistant Manager for Residential Operations. The role manages residential facilities, maintenance planning, budgeting, and vendor coordination to ensure safe, inclusive and high-quality living environments for students.

The incumbent will lead residential staff, implement preventative maintenance, crisis response, and collaborate with the Facilities Management Department to advance sustainability and service delivery across

Qualifications

• Academic requirements include a bachelor’s degree in law, Facilities Management or Operations Management.
• Desirable: Master’s degree in Law and/or Facilities Management.
• Essential: experience leading facilities/operations management.
• Desirable: professional FM accreditation (e.g., IFMA, MEFMA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic and operational management of residential facilities.
• Lead facilities planning, maintenance, budgeting and vendor coordination.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards; support crisis response.
• Supervise staff, training and on-call structures; collaborate across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Budgeting

Staff development

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law, Facilities Management, or Operations Management

Master’s degree (Desirable) in Law or Facilities Management

Job description

American University of Ras Al Khaimah invites applications for the Assistant Manager for Residential Operations. The role manages residential facilities, maintenance planning, budgeting, and vendor coordination to ensure safe, inclusive and high-quality living environments for students.

The incumbent will lead residential staff, implement preventative maintenance, crisis response, and collaborate with the Facilities Management Department to advance sustainability and service delivery across