George Mason University - Ras Al Khaimah Campus (GMU-RAK) is a branch campus of George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia (Mason) operating in the UAE. George Mason University is a Carnegie comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) institution with more than 30,000 students.



GMU-RAK Campus is seeking nominations and applications for the following positions:



DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES - Reference Code: 09/2007/1

The Director, Human Resources provides leadership to human resources and is responsible for recruitment of faculty and staff, develops and implements salary and benefits administration, is responsible for staff training, oversees personnel records, oversees employee relations and provides for other human resource needs of the Campus as required. The position reports to the Vice President.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field is required, Doctorate preferred; 5 years experience in human resources administration preferably at an institution of higher education; strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively, strong verbal and written skills in English with preference to individuals speaking Arabic; ability to work with diverse faculty and staff; experience in policy development, and strong IT skills.



DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - Reference Code: 09/2007/2

The Director, Finance and Administration provides leadership to finance and administration and is responsible for facilities administration; funds management; administrative services; all aspects of finance including accounting and payroll; purchasing; inventory control; budget planning, development, administration and reporting; campus safety and security, and assessment strategies for assuring quality processes in finance and administration. The position reports to the Vice President.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field is required; 5 years experience at a senior level in financial administration; experience in planning and budget development; experience in supervision and development of staff; strong analytical skills; strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English with preference to individuals also able to speak Arabic; strong accounting and auditing skills; ability to work with diverse constituencies, and strong IT skills.



DIRECTOR, OUTREACH, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT - Reference Code: 09/2007/3

The Director, Outreach, Continuing Education and Enterprise Development provides strategic leadership for the development and implementation of outreach programs and services to the community; initiates new program development; provides leadership for business and industry development and partnerships; initiates community relations to further the goals of the Campus; develops and oversees external grants and contracts, and promotes the Campus through outreach programs and continuing professional education. The position reports to the Vice President.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree in business, education or social sciences is required, Doctorate preferred; strong entrepreneurial skills; ability to initiate and implement innovative programs; ability to develop linkages with business, industry, schools and other community agencies; ability to work collaboratively with faculty and administrative units of the Campus for program development and implementation; strong interpersonal skills; strong English skills with preference to individuals also able to speak Arabic; strong marketing skills; ability to develop proposals and projects to meet community and business/industry needs; strong planning and organizational skills along with follow-up and implementation skills; exposure to and knowledge of institutions and agencies that can provide professional development opportunities for working professionals, and strong IT skills. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in directing an educational outreach and education program.



DIRECTOR, MARKETING - Reference Code: 09/2007/15

The Director, Marketing is responsible for planning and executing the marketing strategy and plan for the GMU-RAK Campus; prepares and manages the annual marketing budget; conducts and assesses relevant market research; manages multiple campus marketing projects; co-ordinates and builds liaisons with relevant government, business and public agencies; manages all GMU-RAK Campus media releases and public announcements including the GMU-RAK website; directs all public relations activities and manages and directs the Marketing unit. Works closely with Recruitment and Admissions. The position reports to the Vice President.

Qualifications: A Masters degree in Marketing or Business or related field; 5 years marketing experience preferably in higher education at a senior level; excellent presentation and communication skills; able to multi-task; creative/inventive; able to work under pressure, and results oriented.



All positions must meet the following qualifications along with the specific qualifications noted for each position: Excellent English skills, verbal and written; a commitment to contribute to building a new American higher education institution in Ras Al Khaimah, and an ability to interact collegially with the Campus community.



Only applications that refer to the appropriate reference code will be considered.

Due to the volume of applications only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the positions are filled. The maximum size of email attachments per application is 1 mb.



Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter outlining qualifications, experience and evidence of appropriate academic and professional background, a CV and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references (one of which must be the current supervisor) to: staff@gmurak.com  OR mail applications to: George Mason University-Ras Al Khaimah Campus, P.O.Box 10021, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE OR fax to +971 7 221 03 00.



Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.