Lead the Human Resources (HR) function, driving workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development in alignment with institutional strategy.
Responsibilities
Lead the Human Resources (HR) function, driving workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development in alignment with institutional strategy.
Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and people initiatives that attract, develop, and retain high-performing academic and professional talent.
Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, learning & development, and employee relations.
Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws, visa regulations, and HR governance requirements while promoting a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence.
Partner with senior leadership, academic stakeholders, government entities, and IIT Delhi to support institutional growth, workforce capability, and operational excellence.
Requirements
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years overall experience with minimum 5 years' HR leadership experience, preferably within higher education, large institutions, or complex organizations.
Strong knowledge of UAE labour laws, HR strategy, talent management, and HR technology systems.
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Last Date of Application: June 28, 2026
Support the Head of HR in leading the institution’s HR strategy, ensuring effective execution of workforce planning, talent management, and employee lifecycle processes across the organization.
Responsibilities
Support the Head of HR in leading the institution’s HR strategy, ensuring effective execution of workforce planning, talent management, and employee lifecycle processes across the organization.
Drive implementation of HR policies, systems, and key HR initiatives including recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
Act as a key operational and strategic support to the Head of HR in managing HR governance, reporting, HR metrics, and decision-making support for senior leadership.
Partner with academic and administrative departments to ensure seamless HR service delivery, workforce alignment, and timely resolution of HR-related issues.
Lead or coordinate cross-functional HR projects including HR digitization, policy rollout, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 6 years of HR experience, including exposure to HR operations, HR business partnering, or HR project leadership, preferably in higher education or large complex organizations.
Strong knowledge of HR systems, UAE labour laws, HR policies, and core HR processes (recruitment, performance, employee relations, compensation & benefits).
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills with ability to support senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.
Head, Finance
Last Date of Application: June 28, 2026
Lead the Finance function, providing strategic oversight of financial planning, budgeting, accounting, procurement, reporting, and fiscal governance across the institution.
Responsibilities
Lead the Finance function, providing strategic oversight of financial planning, budgeting, accounting, procurement, reporting, and fiscal governance across the institution.
Develop and implement robust financial strategies, policies, controls, and systems to ensure financial sustainability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Oversee budgeting, cash flow management, financial reporting, payroll, audits, vendor payments, and procurement activities in line with IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements.
Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights, risk assessments, and data-driven recommendations that support institutional growth and strategic decision-making.
Drive financial transformation initiatives, including process optimization, digitization, and continuous improvement of financial systems and controls.
Requirements
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, with a professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably within higher education, public sector, or large institutional environments.
Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, IFRS, UAE financial regulations, audit practices, and ERP-based financial systems.
Lead, Accounts
Last Date of Application: June 28, 2026
Direct daily general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting transactions to ensure meticulous accuracy.
Responsibilities
Direct daily general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting transactions to ensure meticulous accuracy.
Lead monthly financial closing processes and manage the consolidation of complex, multi-source institutional budgets and grants.
Ensure all financial operations strictly adhere to IFRS and UAE regulations while coordinating external and internal audits.
Monitor cash flow optimization across multiple cost centers and manage high-volume payroll along with institutional banking protocols.
Drive financial workflow automation and maximize the digitalization of banking payment systems within enterprise ERP system environments.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance, with professional certifications or progress toward relevant qualifications being highly preferred.
Minimum 8 years of progressive financial accounting experience, including a proven track record in a supervisory capacity.
Solid background working within large-scale public sector setups, higher education institutions, or complex premier institutional environments.
Deep operational knowledge of IFRS standards, budgeting frameworks, audit coordination workflows, and enterprise ERP financial platforms.
Manager/Sr. Manager, Audit
Last Date of Application: June 28, 2026
Lead and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and administrative functions to assess compliance, controls, and process effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and administrative functions to assess compliance, controls, and process effectiveness.
Support the development and implementation of the annual audit plan, conducting risk assessments and identifying areas for improvement.
Evaluate internal controls, governance processes, and regulatory compliance, providing practical recommendations to strengthen accountability and operational efficiency.
Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
Prepare audit reports, risk assessments, and management presentations, providing insights that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certification (CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.
Minimum 4 (Manager) to 6 (Sr. Manager) years of experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, or assurance roles, preferably within higher education, public sector, or large organizations.
Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk and control frameworks, UAE regulatory requirements, and audit management/ERP systems, with excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.
Head, IT and Digital Services
Last Date of Application: June 28, 2026
Lead the IT and digital services function, driving overall technology strategy, long-term infrastructure planning, and campus digital transformation.
Responsibilities
Lead the IT and digital services function, driving overall technology strategy, long-term infrastructure planning, and campus digital transformation.
Develop and implement advanced technological roadmaps that support institutional growth, learning resource expansions, and computational capacity requirements.
Oversee comprehensive campus-wide cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring uncompromised data privacy and compliance with applicable regional and institutional regulations.
Partner with academic stakeholders and senior leadership to introduce cutting-edge digital learning tools and innovative educational resources.
Drive high-impact digital transitions, managing capital IT budgets, enterprise vendor contracts, and large-scale infrastructure migration projects seamlessly.
Requirements
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
Minimum 10 years overall experience with minimum 5 years' IT leadership experience, preferably within higher education or complex organizations.
Strong knowledge of IT strategy, enterprise network architecture, cybersecurity governance, and emerging educational technology systems.
Lead, IT Operations
Last Date of Application: June 28, 2026
Support the Head of IT in executing the daily technology operations, network infrastructure maintenance, and hardware deployment activities.
Responsibilities
Support the Head of IT in executing the daily technology operations, network infrastructure maintenance, and hardware deployment activities.
Drive implementation of enterprise ERP systems, Student Information Systems, and administrative databases to ensure seamless campus data flows.
Oversee daily management of Learning Management Systems, hybrid smart-classrooms, and digital examination portals to support academic delivery.
Partner with academic and administrative departments to ensure responsive IT helpdesk support and timely resolution of user technical issues.
Lead or coordinate operational technical projects, including system digitization, software upgrades, device lifecycle management, and workflow automation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related engineering field.
Minimum 8 years of IT experience, including exposure to IT service delivery, ERP management, or technical operations leadership.
Strong knowledge of enterprise ERP networks, academic software systems, hardware troubleshooting protocols, and service desk SLAs.
Lead, Procurement
Last Date of Application: June 28, 2026
Lead the Procurement function, driving strategic sourcing, contracting, and purchasing of goods and services to ensure cost efficiency, value for money, and operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Lead the Procurement function, driving strategic sourcing, contracting, and purchasing of goods and services to ensure cost efficiency, value for money, and operational effectiveness.
Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and category plans while ensuring alignment with institutional objectives, governance standards, and UAE regulations.
Oversee end-to-end procurement operations including vendor management, tendering, contract negotiation, inventory, and logistics to ensure timely and compliant delivery of services.
Build and manage strong supplier relationships, conduct performance evaluations, and drive sustainable, ethical, and risk-aware procurement practices.
Lead digital transformation and continuous improvement of procurement systems, while collaborating with internal stakeholders to consolidate demand and optimize spend.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 8 years of progressive procurement and contracting experience, preferably in large institutions or complex organizations.
Strong expertise in procurement strategy, contract management, vendor governance, UAE procurement regulations, and stakeholder management.
Lead, Strategy and Institutional Oversight
Last Date of Application: June 28, 2026
Support the Head of Strategy in driving organizational planning, ensuring total alignment across all ongoing projects and operations from the Office of the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
Support the Head of Strategy in driving organizational planning, ensuring total alignment across all ongoing projects and operations from the Office of the Executive Director.
Maintain day-to-day oversight of campus activities, serving as the primary analytical eye into all operational project pipelines.
Implement and monitor institutional Quality Assurance frameworks to guarantee uncompromised delivery excellence across all academic departments.
Track organizational performance metrics and project milestones, proactively escalating potential risks and bottlenecks to leadership teams.
Collaborate closely with department heads to streamline administrative workflows, optimize resources, and execute strategic institutional initiatives.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Project Management, or a closely related institutional leadership discipline.
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience successfully leading large-scale projects and managing high-performing, cross-functional teams.
Strong background in project tracking, institutional data analysis, and the execution of Quality Assurance frameworks.
Support the leadership team in executing critical mandates, driving new institutional initiatives, and optimizing departmental workflows.
Responsibilities
Support the leadership team in executing critical mandates, driving new institutional initiatives, and optimizing departmental workflows.
Act as a key operational interface with external partners, international stakeholders, and government entities to foster collaboration.
Prepare, review, and refine high-level institutional documents, strategic presentations, and official correspondence for internal or external use.
Coordinate effectively with external consultants, tracking project deliverables and ensuring alignment with overarching organizational objectives and timelines.
Partner with cross-functional administrative and academic teams to ensure seamless service delivery and timely resolution of operational issues.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Communications, or a related professional discipline.
Minimum 4 (Manager) to 6 (Sr. Manager) years of progressive experience in corporate operations, project management, or strategic support within complex organizations.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills with proven experience preparing institutional documentation and working with consultants.
Lead, Faculty Affairs
Last Date of Application: June 28, 2026
Support the Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs in managing international recruitment cycles, faculty searches, and global academic secondment processes.
Responsibilities
Support the Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs in managing international recruitment cycles, faculty searches, and global academic secondment processes.
Maintain comprehensive operational oversight on all faculty affairs activities, ensuring seamless service delivery and administrative workflow execution.
Design and implement robust frameworks to support healthy faculty career development, structured progression, and long-term academic growth.
Partner with internal academic stakeholders and institutional committees to streamline onboarding, professional evaluation, and faculty retention strategies.
Lead the execution of faculty lifecycle operations, ensuring total alignment with organizational governance and institutional quality benchmarks.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Academic Administration, Higher Education Leadership, or a closely related professional discipline.
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience, with a proven track record handling faculty affairs within higher education environments.
Strong knowledge of faculty search methodologies, academic career development tracking, secondment frameworks, and institutional governance systems.
Specialist, Faculty Affairs
Last Date of Application: June 28, 2026
Execute daily operational workflows for faculty searches, coordinate international recruitment cycles, and manage candidate application tracking systems.
Responsibilities
Execute daily operational workflows for faculty searches, coordinate international recruitment cycles, and manage candidate application tracking systems.
Administer the technical processing of faculty secondments, onboarding documentation, and visa coordination with relevant administrative departments.
Maintain accurate faculty records, database tracking systems, and confidential documentation regarding career progression and professional evaluations.
Support the implementation of faculty career development programs, workshops, and institutional progression initiatives across all academic departments.
Act as a reliable operational point of contact for faculty members regarding administrative queries, policies, and lifecycle operations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Higher Education Management, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in HR or academic administration, preferably within a higher education institution.
Strong organizational skills, excellent communication capabilities, and operational knowledge of faculty recruitment tracking and database management.
Assistant/Officer/Sr. Officer | Executive Support Function - Multiple positions
Last Date of Application: June 28, 2026
Provide day-to-day administrative and executive support to senior leadership and departmental teams across academic and administrative functions including Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Research, HR, Finance, and Operations.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day administrative and executive support to senior leadership and departmental teams across academic and administrative functions including Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Research, HR, Finance, and Operations.
Manage calendars, meeting scheduling, travel arrangements, and coordination of appointments to ensure smooth and efficient workflow for assigned leaders.
Support preparation of basic reports, presentations, correspondence, and meeting documentation while maintaining accuracy and timely delivery.
Assist in coordination between internal departments and external stakeholders, ensuring follow-ups, task tracking, and effective communication flow.
Maintain records, filing systems, and confidential documents while ensuring adherence to institutional processes and administrative standards.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Sr. Officer roles, preferably in higher education, corporate, or government environments. Lesser experience maybe considered for Assistant or Officer roles.
Good organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured and timely manner.
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
