Job Description

Part of the strategy of the College of Business and Economics is to render the program portfolio more attuned with professional and market needs. To that end, competences and talent development should become an integrative part of the learning activities. This requires a combination of academic and professional expertise, and dedicated management of these learning activities. The broader objective is to develop a dedicated team of professional experts, led by the Talent & Career Services Officer (TCS Officer). His/her initial tasks will be to develop a proper approach and to lead the recruitment of other team members. This will be done in close cooperation with the Associate Deans Programs and the Dean. The TCS Officer will report to the Associate Dean Pre-Experience Programs.

Minimum Qualification

• Professional experience in talent development and career services, preferably in the context of, or in relation with business schools.
• Profound understanding of all aspects of career counseling and talent development as part of business school programs.
• Experienced team leader and developer.
• Minimum master’s degree in a related discipline and/or relevant professional qualifications.
• Acquaintance with the HE environment and labor market in the UAE is a plus.

Preferred Qualification

Requirements and Selection Criteria

• Professional experience in talent development and career services, preferably in the context of, or in relation with business schools.
• Profound understanding of all aspects of career counseling and talent development as part of business school programs.
• Experienced team leader and developer.
• Minimum master’s degree in a related discipline and/or relevant professional qualifications.
• Acquaintance with the HE environment and labor market in the UAE is a plus. Strong communication and social skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, administrative staff and students.
• Ability to effectively present information both orally and in written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relations with different stakeholders at all levels.
• Advising and counselling skills.
• Outgoing and able to develop professional relations with the business community.
• Strong ability to work independently and as a team member; Management skills
• Excellent project management skills; strong attention to detail, and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement and coordinate operational activities.
• Results-oriented.
• Engaging and motivating manager.
• Entrepreneurial and motivated to develop a high-quality service.

Special Instructions to Applicant

recruitment will start ASAP in function of incoming applications

Division College of Bsns & Economics-(CBE)

Department Dean's Office - (CBE)

Job Close Date 05-03-2020

Job Category Staff

Salary 17500 to 27500 AED