Director of Education

Job description / Role

Job Purpose
• The Director of Education under the general supervision of the Artan Holding Executive Director and CEO to lead education strategies, develop and sustain Artan’s interests in education.
• The Director of Educational Services oversees the day-to-day operations of the Educational Cluster.
• This individual is responsible for the development and promotion of Artan educational businesses, implementation of all strategies approved by Artan management and the effective day-to-day management of educational operations.

Requirements

Skills
• A strong personal commitment to the Artan vision and mission for the Education Cluster
• Ability to develop, implement and oversee programs related to the Artan Education Cluster mission, vision, and philosophy.
• Proven experience in Education management, oversight and establishing new campuses.
• Strong facilitation and group leadership skills.
• A familiarity with and understanding of the challenges of education provision in the Middle East.
• The ability to conceive, develop and complete tasks without close supervision.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and budget development and monitoring skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks.
• An understanding of human relations programming assessment and measurement tools.
• Computer competency and proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office environment.

Qualifications
• Master’s degree or equivalent

Experience
• Experience working in a leadership capacity with diverse groups.
• MA or equivalent in a related field preferred, minimum of 10 years experience in program administration and work in the fields of education and/or organizational development.

About the Company

Artan Holding is a Qatari-owned company with a diverse portfolio of businesses including:

• Doha British School Established in 1997, Doha British School delivers the National Curriculum of England from Pre-School to IGCSE and in the Sixth Form International Baccalaureate Diploma.

• City University College is a higher education institution in Qatar that offers recognised UK degrees licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. City University College is provider of the BTEC and Ulster University Qatar degrees, SI-UK services and IELTS courses. City University College offers alternative routes to university and work, both for high-school students as well as employed people.

• Qatar Skills Academy established in 2010, a training academy providing accredited vocational education and training.

• ACES is a private Education group which owns, manages and operates educational institutions in Qatar with the objective of fostering academic innovation and excellence.

• Mirage International Property Consultants established in 2004, a real estate company specializing in the sale, leasing and facilities management of commercial and residential properties in Qatar and around the world.

• Primepower Middle East specialize in the supply of temporary power solutions to support the increasing demand on the country's infrastructure. from 6kva up to Multi Megawatt modular power systems, there is a solution for every customers requirement.

• House of Architecture and Interiors established in 2012, an architecture and design company offering diversified interiors solutions through integrated services and products.

• Gulf CMS offers a wide-ranging repair service to Qatar customers, including reconditioning. Our well-qualified technicians handle every damage for our customers at our fully equipped maintenance center.

• Ulster University (UU) Qatar operates its branch campus in Qatar in partnership with City University College. Ulster University, Qatar is working to develop a skills-based economy as part of Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Their business expertise, quality teaching and innovation will deliver the future business leaders of Qatar and beyond.

UU Qatar provides students with the skills and knowledge to fuel public and private sector organisations to drive the regional economy. The range of business degree courses on offer including the International Foundation Programme and BSc (Hons) Business Studies.

• SI-UK is a British owned and an official UK University representative, it is the truly global UK focused education agency in the world. It is the official representative of over 380+ Universities & Colleges. Thousands of student university applications are processed every year through its offices globally. In Qatar its office officially represented by City College. SI-UK can assist with your application for foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.