Campus Manager

Dubai

Full-time

Fixed-term

Your Responsibilities

In this position, you will be responsible for the development and smooth running of the Dubai campus as well as for coordinating, commissioning, and ensuring service quality in the university administration and service departments.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

Build and nurture excellent relationships with local regulators like KHDA for academic permits, DWTC for commercial permits and external suppliers of services, like payroll, among others
Manage the KHDA portal as well as the visa application process for staff and students
You are the first contact person for our students, lecturers, interested parties and employees. You are accountable for the best possible student and teaching experience on our campus in Dubai
Responsible for the daily management and leadership of all service functions on campus
Ensure the highest quality of service for our students as well as for the employees of the GUS Group on campus
Build relationships with external partners (accommodation, company partners, etc.) and maintain the existing partnership agreements (i.e DHL, Bosch etc)
Establishment and further development of services and processes in the Service Center(Student Secretariat, Scheduling, Int. Office, Int. Career Center, Examination Office, etc.) as well as Facility, Occupational Health and Safety
Coordinate and ensure the smooth running of campus events such as campus tours, certificate awards, freshman events, staff events, professional presentations, and the implementation of other events
Development, coordination and implementation of security concepts
Ensure the proper handling of new construction and renovations in close cooperation with external service providers
Plan and optimize room utilization, capacity utilization and rental management
Selection of contracts and negotiations with external service providers as well as monitoring of external providers relating to e.g. IT, systems, and licenses to ensure smooth running or operations
Manage and improve cost budget
Support the director of student services on strategic development and improvement plans.
Oversee and promote strategic and operational collaboration between the different locations abroad and possible other GUS institutions (U-Law, Arden, etc.)

Your profile

Completed professional training with several years of professional experience in higher education or from the hotel industry or large event management.
Several years of practical experience in coordination, event and project management
At least 3 years of leadership and team building experience
Enjoy dealing with conceptual and analytical tasks
"Hands on" mentality
Service and results-oriented approach to work
Ability to question structures and processes and optimize them if necessary
International background desirable
High degree of reliability, commitment, loyalty and flexibility complete your profile
High proficiency in MS Office programs (Outlook, Excel and Word).
Ability to think analytically and should be a problem solver.
Eager and highly motivated to learn.
Excellent command in spoken and written English. Arabic is a plus.

Why us?

Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international environment
Preventive and aftercare health care options
30 days of vacation
Various online language courses and opportunities to participate in online collaboration courses.
Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business and science
Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concept

Interested?

Then we look forward to hearing from you. Please send your application to: Jobs at University of Europe for Applied Sciences . Your application should include the following documents: CV, Cover Letter and References and possible start date.
As an employer, we are committed to equal opportunity and support for minorities. We do not discriminate based on ethnic origin, skin colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or legally protected status.

About us

GUS Germany GmbH (GGG) is an innovative and dynamic network of world-class higher education institutions that is committed to empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to foster visionary leaders who can drive meaningful change for society.

With a strong presence in Germany, Europe, and beyond, GGG is made up of several well-known brands, including UE (University of Europe for Applied Sciences), BSBI (Berlin School of Business & Innovation), htk academy, and GISMA University for Applied Sciences. Our thriving student body of over 10,000 learners across our institutions benefits from a wide range of academic disciplines, such as business, technology, data science, engineering, sports, and fine arts.

As part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network, which comprises over 48 universities across Europe, the USA, Australia, Asia, and South America, with over 87,000 students, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences to our students.

At GGG, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Our employees play a vital role in ensuring that our students succeed at every step of their career path. Join our team and be a part of a culture of innovation and excellence in education. www.gusgermany.com