Provides strategic leadership to the Center for Continuing Education
(CCE) to ensure it fulfills its community, corporate and institutional
mandates and appropriately contributes to the University's achievement
of goals and fulfillment of mission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Plans, organizes and administers the educational offerings of the division.
Provides leadership in all aspects of the University mission, including the development of new programs, courses and instructional activities. Provides direction regarding strategic planning, mission, vision, values, and market niche for Continuing Education.
Promotes continuing education activities internally and externally. Represents the activities of continuing education on internal and external committees and organizations.
Develops and recommends an operating budget for the division and is responsible for the management of the adopted budget for the current fiscal year. Utilizes financial information to plan, modify or cancel courses or programs. Pursues appropriate grant opportunities for programs and facilities within the department.
Coordinates the preparation, analysis, and distribution of the annual report of each program within the division. Analyzes and evaluates financial performance, budget management, program quality, new program development, and customer service performance for the division.
Supervises CCE staff and instructors and is responsible for all educational programs, services and facilities within the department.
Provides guidance and feedback to continuing education instructors and instructional designers to align efforts to meet the needs of the client and university.
Develops/creates courses and programs (certificate, contract training and open enrollment) to meet the needs of business, industry and the community.
Supervises the development of class schedules and oversees appropriate room assignments, including the use of community sites. Assures that all classes are met as scheduled, or that suitable arrangements for substitute teachers are made.
Work on local and international departmental accreditation as applicable.
Uses business intelligence tools and services to maximize the return on investment for the university's involvement in continuing education activities.
Develops strategic partnerships across and outside the organization in support of the vision, mission, and goals of the CCE.
Develops policies and procedures for CCE Administration and Office, Instructors, Student Rights, Responsibilities and Services (including access to AUK portal) Academic, including Grading and Code of Academic Honesty Student Code of Conduct Intellectual property rights and copyright
Develops, implements and maintains quality assurance and risk management processes for programs and services
Liaises with senior corporate and government officials to ensure that positive relations are maintained and opportunities for mutual benefit are explored
Qualification:
Master's degree required preferably in education administration or management; Ph.D. degree preferred.
English required, Arabic preferred
Experience
5 - 7 years of experience managing highly successful higher education, continuing education, and/or industry programs and personnel
Successful experience managing marketing and business development, employee performance, and finances
Successful and current experience in the creation and advocacy of new approaches to program delivery, including technologically-mediated learning and international programs
Successful experience developing sound policies, procedures and systems
Demonstrated abilities to:
Strategically plan, develop policies, procedures and systems, organize resources and successfully manage performance
Successfully build and lead teams that are dynamic, entrepreneurial, diverse and successful
Adapt to local/regional cultures and customs, integrate them into work processes, and establish and maintain positive relations with diverse communities, cultures and stakeholders
Establish and maintain an organizational culture that values and nurtures
Quality assurance, continuous improvement, and risk management and learner-centered education and customer satisfaction
Manage multiple tasks, determine priorities, delegate effectively, and meet deadlines.
Effectively use Microsoft Office and other technologies as a management tool
Strong administrative, planning, and organizational skills, strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong skills in all aspects of communication, including complete fluency in English, Strong skills in proposal writing, evaluation and presentation
Sound financial management skills including costing and pricing
How to apply: Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, and their curriculum vitae, along with the names and contact details of three personal references for consideration. Information should be sent to careers@auk.edu.kw
Only selected candidates will be contacted to schedule a screening phone interview.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Plans, organizes and administers the educational offerings of the division.
Provides leadership in all aspects of the University mission, including the development of new programs, courses and instructional activities. Provides direction regarding strategic planning, mission, vision, values, and market niche for Continuing Education.
Promotes continuing education activities internally and externally. Represents the activities of continuing education on internal and external committees and organizations.
Develops and recommends an operating budget for the division and is responsible for the management of the adopted budget for the current fiscal year. Utilizes financial information to plan, modify or cancel courses or programs. Pursues appropriate grant opportunities for programs and facilities within the department.
Coordinates the preparation, analysis, and distribution of the annual report of each program within the division. Analyzes and evaluates financial performance, budget management, program quality, new program development, and customer service performance for the division.
Supervises CCE staff and instructors and is responsible for all educational programs, services and facilities within the department.
Provides guidance and feedback to continuing education instructors and instructional designers to align efforts to meet the needs of the client and university.
Develops/creates courses and programs (certificate, contract training and open enrollment) to meet the needs of business, industry and the community.
Supervises the development of class schedules and oversees appropriate room assignments, including the use of community sites. Assures that all classes are met as scheduled, or that suitable arrangements for substitute teachers are made.
Work on local and international departmental accreditation as applicable.
Uses business intelligence tools and services to maximize the return on investment for the university's involvement in continuing education activities.
Develops strategic partnerships across and outside the organization in support of the vision, mission, and goals of the CCE.
Develops policies and procedures for CCE Administration and Office, Instructors, Student Rights, Responsibilities and Services (including access to AUK portal) Academic, including Grading and Code of Academic Honesty Student Code of Conduct Intellectual property rights and copyright
Develops, implements and maintains quality assurance and risk management processes for programs and services
Liaises with senior corporate and government officials to ensure that positive relations are maintained and opportunities for mutual benefit are explored
Qualification:
Master's degree required preferably in education administration or management; Ph.D. degree preferred.
English required, Arabic preferred
Experience
5 - 7 years of experience managing highly successful higher education, continuing education, and/or industry programs and personnel
Successful experience managing marketing and business development, employee performance, and finances
Successful and current experience in the creation and advocacy of new approaches to program delivery, including technologically-mediated learning and international programs
Successful experience developing sound policies, procedures and systems
Demonstrated abilities to:
Strategically plan, develop policies, procedures and systems, organize resources and successfully manage performance
Successfully build and lead teams that are dynamic, entrepreneurial, diverse and successful
Adapt to local/regional cultures and customs, integrate them into work processes, and establish and maintain positive relations with diverse communities, cultures and stakeholders
Establish and maintain an organizational culture that values and nurtures
Quality assurance, continuous improvement, and risk management and learner-centered education and customer satisfaction
Manage multiple tasks, determine priorities, delegate effectively, and meet deadlines.
Effectively use Microsoft Office and other technologies as a management tool
Strong administrative, planning, and organizational skills, strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong skills in all aspects of communication, including complete fluency in English, Strong skills in proposal writing, evaluation and presentation
Sound financial management skills including costing and pricing
How to apply: Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, and their curriculum vitae, along with the names and contact details of three personal references for consideration. Information should be sent to careers@auk.edu.kw
Only selected candidates will be contacted to schedule a screening phone interview.
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