Executive Director

Job Description

Minimum Qualification- MSc/MBA (or higher degrees) in Business Administration or relevant fields in Science and Technology Disciplines.- Previous experience and successful track records in SIPs (or similar department/units) of well-known universities/institutions- Excellent communication and public speaking skills.- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and to inspire confidence and create trust.- Ability to build consensus and relationships among executives, partners, and the workforce.- Ability to understand new issues and take the right decisions.- Experience in developing, planning and implementing successful strategies in similar working environments.- In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, finance and performance management principles- Familiarity with various business functions such as marketing, sales, finance, HR etc.- Work with SMEs and management of innovation activities in academic institutions or public and industry sectors.- Experience in securing grant funding - Analytical mindset and problem-solving orientation- Proven negotiation skills.Preferred Qualification- A minimum of 3 years of experience in innovation and entrepreneurship field or other related work experience.- They should also have in-depth knowledge of corporate governance, finance, and performance management principles.Expected Skills/Rank/Experience- Analytical skills: They must participate in evaluating the success of the organization in reaching its goals.- They must make sure that each strategic goal and all KPIs are measurable and achievable.- Leadership skills: demonstrate the leadership necessary to make the organizations mission a success.- This includes providing vision direction, attracting followers, and all other aspects of successful leadership.- Should reflect a positive image for UAE University.- Management skills: responsible for creating a culture of learning to help enhance and grow the skills and abilities of employees.- Should be able to work smoothly and efficiently with all parties.

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About Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAEs flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEUs academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.