Manager - Student Life

About the role

HCT is looking for a Manager - Student Life in Abu Dhabi. The role leads the implementation of Student Life strategic objectives and initiatives across campuses, working closely with Student Affairs and the Director, and supports the development of policies, procedures and processes.

Key responsibilities

• Propose new projects, initiatives or improvement plans and cascade the functional strategy into operational goals, allocating resources and focusing the team.
• Develop and implement Student Life policies, procedures and processes, and monitor compliance of subordinates.
• Manage student orientation programs and high school recruitment programs on and off campus, and coordinate special campus events.
• Build engagement across students, parents, industry and strategic partners, and manage student handbooks, activity guidelines and other student tools.
• Monitor community-level student programmes and events such as volunteering and sports, and support students with community service hours.
• Support student counselling guidelines and major counselling issues, and oversee links with industry and local communities.
• Provide guidance to the Student Council and other student groups, and ensure collaboration with Student Affairs Central Services, including data, budgets and calendars.
• Monitor commuting arrangements for students and field trips, and support system-wide student surveys.
• Manage online activities requested by Student Affairs Central Services.
• Ensure direct reports' objectives align with HCT strategy, use situational leadership, give professional development support and run periodic performance reviews under HCT's Performance Management System.