Program Development Specialist

Job Description

College/Department ProfileUnder supervision of academic quality director, program development specialist works collaboratively with QU Health colleges to promote the development and expeditious implementation of new programs designed to fit institutional priorities and capabilities, meet market need according to QU health strategic goals. He/she will be responsible for the development and/or restructuring of undergraduate and graduate programs, including technical writing, editing, benchmarking and documentation of program proposals and course outlines and descriptions according to international standards.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport academic leader sand Heads in development of program proposals, including budget planning to ensure financial sustainability, implementation timelines, and marketing/recruitment plans according to QU health strategic initiatives and academic planningAssist colleges in conducting benchmark research and feasibility studies for new programs to identify and evaluate likely success of potential new programs that fit QU Health mission, are of interest to and within the capacity of colleges, and meet market demand.Work in partnership with the curriculum enhancement and academic program review specialists at the quality assurance office and QU Health colleges and programs to plan curriculum developments including there structuring of existing programs.Develop approaches to foster collaboration across colleges and the development of cross-college academic offerings.Collaborate with various committees to review academic policies and guidelinesrelated to program development, and other matters relating to academic affairs and promote innovation in curriculum development.Collaborate with academic leaders to identify process for new program selection and development prioritize support needs among multiple programs in various stages of development to provide clear direction and priorities to academic quality team.Support the preparation of annual reports and other Academic Programs data requirementsWork with marketing and Communications team to develop outreach and marketing materials for diverse Academic Programs curricular activities. Collaborate with students affairs on the creation and maintenance of relevant undergraduate-level program details.Work under the supervision of the Director of academic quality to ensure the achievement of stated programs aims and learning outcomes.Assist with preparation, follow up and execution of partnership agreementsrelated to academic program developmentDuties & ResponsibilitiesSupport academic leader sand Heads in development of program proposals, including budget planning to ensure financial sustainability, implementation timelines, and marketing/recruitment plans according to QU health strategic initiatives and academic planningAssist colleges in conducting benchmark research and feasibility studies for new programs to identify and evaluate likely success of potential new programs that fit QU Health mission, are of interest to and within the capacity of colleges, and meet market demand.Work in partnership with the curriculum enhancement and academic program review specialists at the quality assurance office and QU Health colleges and programs to plan curriculum developments including there structuring of existing programs.Develop approaches to foster collaboration across colleges and the development of cross-college academic offerings.Collaborate with various committees to review academic policies and guidelinesrelated to program development, and other matters relating to academic affairs and promote innovation in curriculum development.Collaborate with academic leaders to identify process for new program selection and development prioritize support needs among multiple programs in various stages of development to provide clear direction and priorities to academic quality team.Support the preparation of annual reports and other Academic Programs data requirementsWork with marketing and Communications team to develop outreach and marketing materials for diverse Academic Programs curricular activities. Collaborate with students affairs on the creation and maintenance of relevant undergraduate-level program details.Work under the supervision of the Director of academic quality to ensure the achievement of stated programs aims and learning outcomes.Assist with preparation, follow up and execution of partnership agreementsrelated to academic program developmentRequired DocumentsNon Academic:

1. Curriculum Vitae with cover letter.
2. Experience Certificates.
3. At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.
4. Highest Academic Qualification.

1. Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
2. Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
3. Three referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
4. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed.However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
5. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.

1. Competitive tax-free salary.
2. Housing allowance in accordance with HRM Law.
3. Annual air tickets for candidate and dependents according to QUHR policies.
4. Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family members according to QU HR policies.
5. Annual leave in accordance with HRM Law.
6. End-of-contract indemnity.

1. A three-year renewable contract.
2. Salary is commensurate with experience.
3. Tax-free salary.
4. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
5. Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
6. Educational allowance for candidates children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
7. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
9. End-of-contract indemnity.

Keyskills :
Technical Writing Innovation Documentation Budget Planning Benchmarking editing program development Curriculum Development Marketing Feasibility Studies international standards communication

About Company

Qatar University is a public research university located on the northern outskirts of Doha, Qatar. It is the only public university in the country.