Director of Administrative Affairs

4\. Responsibilities The DAA shall be responsible for: 4\.1 providing advice and propose recommendations to the President. 4\.2 supervising staff administrative activities. 4\.3 supervising the Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Facilities and Purchasing departments at the university. 4\.4 facilitating all requirements to accomplish and secure administrative processes. 4\.5 involvement in the development and implementation of strategic planning and university operational plan. 4\.6 managing all finances and revenue generations. 4\.7 managing the buildings, labs, classrooms and any other spaces within the university premises for construction, repair, maintenance, renovation, and remodeling. 4\.8 managing all purchases including instructional materials, furniture, supplies, hardware, software etc. 4\.9 managing all staff salaries and benefits including visas, salaries, medical insurance, other benefits, and government personnel regulations. 4\.10 involvement in the personnel operations, including recruitment, contracting, termination, and induction programs for the administrative staff, and staff disciplinary actions. 4\.11 submitting an annual report on University’s administrative and financial operations to the President of the University. 4\.12 performing other duties as assigned by the President of the University. **5\. Requirements** 5\.1 In principle the DAA, as one of the university senior management, must have a high professional reputation. The DAA position includes the following requirements: · hold a Master degree recognized by the Ministry of Education in Kingdom of Bahrain. · have appropriate academic and administrative experience · be of good conduct and behavior and not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty unless he has been legally rehabilitated · should not have been dismissed from job by a juridical judgment or disciplinary decision for reasons related to public morals · be fit in terms of health · has not committed any act that would harm the reputation of the Kingdom of Bahrain or harm its interests at home or abroad · should not hold a post in any political association or be involved in any activity of a political nature 5\.2 **Required Skills:** · commendable organizing, leadership, and problem solving skills · excellent written and oral communication skills · technology agility and strong interpersonal competencies · ability to adapt to changes 6\. Nomination, Appointment, and Exemption from Office 6\.1 The director shall be nominated by the university management internally within the university satisfying the requirements of the position. 6\.2 The director shall be recruited externally by the University as per the job profile and HR Policy and Recruitment Procedures. 7\. Terms of Office The term of office of the DAA shall be four years renewable. **8\. Confidentiality** The DAA shall not reveal any confidential information related to Gulf University unless authorized by the President of the University or the University Council. The DAA shall sign Job Type: Full\-time Work Location: In person