Job Description:
The Associate Director oversees academic operations at a Health Science College and works side by side with the Heads of other programs to achieve the vision, mission and objectives of the organization.
- Supervises all matters relating to curriculum and instruction, including various designated courses, scheduling and overloads
- Oversees development and implementation of academic strategic planning; establish priorities and plans for program development, faculty recruitment and development
- Provides academic input to enrolment efforts; coordinate periodic academic program review and work with Heads of Programs in the review
- Responsible for sustaining an environment of academic and professional excellence for students and faculty and a healthy workplace culture and collaborative working environment with educational team members
- Assures the quality of all programs offered, quality services to end users; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees, teaching and learning strategies, and environment are conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion
Curriculum Development:
- Supports all academic programs to provide quality education with overall consistency to meet the needs of the marketplace
- Chairs the Curriculum Committee for the development/revision and/or implementation of all curricula in the organization
- Collaborates with the Heads of the Academic Programs/Departments to organize regular evaluations of curricula
- Guides the relevant Student Committees for overall improvement
- Coordinates with Manager of Student Services, Registrar and networks with all outside industry professionals to discuss new developments and trends and to obtain feedback on curriculum effects
- Compliance with System Rules, Regulations, and Accrediting Criteria
- Ensures the appropriate accrediting criteria and requirements are maintained
Leadership and vision:
- Develops and maintains a vision for educational growth
- Develops the Education Strategic Plan decided by the Senior Academic
- Participates as a member of the Executive Committee
Community Responsibilities
- Develops educational relationships with hospitals and community-based clinical placement providers and other institutions as required
- Elevates the visibility and image of the Organization in the community
- Enhances internship opportunities within the community by maintaining a quality educational presence
Fiscal Responsibilities:
- Manages the scheduling process for maximizing efficiencies while maintaining educational outcomes
- The Associate Director performs all other duties assigned by the Director
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a PhD in Health Science field, preferably in Nursing
- Bachelor and Master degrees in Nursing
- Excellent English Communications skills and could pass an IELTS test at a Level 7
COMPETENCIES
- Achievement focused
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of skill to manage resources
- Strong team worker with highly developed leadership abilities
- Excellent skills in negotiations and influencing
- Strategic thinker
- Advanced strategic networking abilities
Required Experience:
- 5 - 10 years of experience in Health Science Education with Senior Academic Management experience, post PHd preferably
- Full Professor status teaching Nursing at College or University in the UK, US, CA, AU, NZ, ZA (Due to Visa restrictions)
- Experience working internationally in a similar capacity
- Experience in working with people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Knowledge in National and International Accreditation and Education systems
This is a Senior Management post for an Educator experienced from the Academic field at College or University level who already has similar leadership experiences
Monthly Salary Range:
TAX FREE Monthly Salary range from AED 30,000 – 35,000 depending on qualifications and years of experience
Housing:
Monthly Housing Allowance is provided depending on Marital Status
Health Insurance Coverage:
Medical Coverage is for employee, spouse and up to 3 dependents
Annual Air Tickets:
Cash Allowance for Annual Return Airfare for employee, spouse and up to 3 dependents. Amount depends on location of home country
Leave:
In addition to official holidays, paid leave is allocated as per academic calendar and as per the country Labour law. Minimum 35 work days per year
Dependant School Fees:
Tuition fees paid for up to 3 dependents attending school in same country as employee
Visa & Medical Check Fees:
Visa and medical check up fees for Residency Visa covered for employee only
Employee is responsible for Visa Fees for dependents
End Of Service Benefit:
Airfare to home country for Employee, Spouse and up to 3 dependents plus one-month Basic Salary as a bonus, for each year completed, as per Labour law of country
Contract Period:
Open Contract - renewable yearly
Location:
UAE - Abu Dhabi
Paperwork Requirements:
Attested qualifications, marriage and birth certificates of dependents. Instructions will be provided
Start Date:
August 2022
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