Senior Officer – Faculty Operations

Overview

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of faculty development strategies aligned with institutional and Faculty Affairs objectives
• Support policy formulation, quality frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives related to teaching, learning, and professional growth
• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to align faculty development programs with accreditation requirements, talent management goals, and strategic academic initiatives
• Plan, design, and deliver professional development programs, workshops, and seminars that enhance teaching effectiveness and academic leadership.
• Conduct faculty development needs assessments in collaboration with academic leaders and HR to identify priority skill areas.
• Develop and maintain online learning modules, instructional materials, and digital resources to support continuous learning.
• Coordinate mentoring and coaching programs to promote faculty engagement, performance, and career progression.
• Monitor and evaluate faculty development programs through KPIs, feedback surveys, and participation metrics; recommend improvements.
• Assist in the management of recognition and award programs that celebrate faculty achievements and innovation in teaching and research.
• Maintain and update faculty development databases and dashboards to ensure data accuracy and support reporting needs.
• Liaise with external partners and training providers to integrate innovative pedagogical practices and tools.
• Support faculty in preparing teaching portfolios, grant proposals, and accreditation-related documentation.
• Collaborate with the Faculty Advancement team on cross-functional initiatives related to professional learning and academic development.
• Prepare reports, briefs, and presentations summarizing faculty development outcomes, participation rates, and impact analysis.
• Promote a culture of lifelong learning and reflective practice through engagement activities and communities of practice

Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a relevant field is required e.g.

Education

• , Business Administration, Data Science, or HR Management
• Preferred certifications in operations management, data governance, data analytics or MS Advanced tools are desirable.
• Full English and Arabic proficiency are required.
• Advanced computer literacy is required e.g. MS Office, Data Analytics, Power BI,
• Beginner AI literacy is required.
• Minimum of four years of relevant work experience in faculty affairs or a related academic administration role.
• Experience in HR and academic administration is required.
• Proven Experience in Data Analysis and Reporting in ERP environment is required