Senior Vice President for Operations - Manama - Gulf University, Kingdom Of Bahrain

Senior Vice President for Operations - Manama - Gulf University, Kingdom Of Bahrain

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the President on key issues affecting the university.
• Supervise staff administrative activities across the university.
• Oversee the Finance, Human Resources, IT, Facilities, and Purchasing departments.
• Facilitate administrative processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Develop and implement academic strategic planning in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage all financial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting, and collection processes.
• Be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of buildings and grounds, including repairs, construction, and remodeling projects.
• Oversee all purchases, including instructional materials, furniture, supplies, technology software, etc.
• Manage staff salaries and benefits, ensuring compliance with government regulations and university policies.
• Lead personnel operations, including recruitment, contracting, termination, training, development, and induction programs for administrative staff.
• Take disciplinary actions as necessary and submit an annual report on the University's administrative and financial operations to the President.

Requirements:

• A high professional reputation.
• A Ph.D. recognized by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Appropriate academic and administrative experience.
• Good conduct and behavior, with no convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude or dishonesty (unless legally rehabilitated).
• Fitness in terms of health.
• No acts that would harm the reputation of the Kingdom of Bahrain or its interests at home or abroad.
• No political affiliations or involvement in political activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High administrative, guiding, and systematic decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff.