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Director of Student Services, EMBA Dubai McDonough School of Business Georgetown University
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Position Number: 5138367
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Business - Business Law

Director of Student Services, EMBA Dubai McDonough School of Business Georgetown University

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Director of Student Services, EMBA Dubai - McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University

At Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business (MSB), our mission is to build global business knowledge and inspire ethical leaders to serve the common good.

Job Overview This position in located in the Dubai Region.

The role of the Director of Student Services represents a foundation-building opportunity within the McDonough School of Business, as it marks the inception of the Executive Masters of Business Administration in Dubai program (EMBA Dubai). They play a pivotal role in orchestrating and overseeing the student-facing intricacies of the EMBA Dubai program.

The Director assumes a broad spectrum of responsibilities, encompassing project management, event coordination, student support, quality assurance, compliance, and program delivery. These duties extend not only to on-site activities in Dubai, UAE, but also to international engagements when program cohorts embark on their global business experience (GBE) and other international residencies.

Managing the EMBA Dubai program entails continuous engagement with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds and regions. Therefore, impeccable coordination with various university stakeholders, executive students, faculty members, as well as external vendors and contractors is inherent in the role.

The employee will be required to be based in the Dubai region.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the to the Executive Director of Strategy and Development, the Director of Student Services works closely with the McDonough leadership team; and collaborates with the Deans/Directors/Associates of Admissions, Finance and Executive Education.

Requirements and Qualifications

BA or BS - preference for MA or MS
8+ years of experience in program management
Experience creating strong relationships across a complex organization
Proficiency in interpersonal communication, effective decision-making skills, and a dedicated commitment to providing exceptional student services
Strong operational skills and exceptional organization, communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work well with senior executives and faculty members, as well as a deep commitment to establishing strong relationships with all constituents of the program
Capacity for working efficiently with Microsoft Office Suite - especially MS Excel and the Google Suite of software
Ability to bring a balance of experience creating enthusiasm around a shared vision with innovative operational expertise

Preferred Qualifications

International experience
Fluency in more than one language
Deep familiarity with the Middle East region
Experience in delivery of graduate & executive education and/or corporate training

The Director of Student Services must physically reside in Dubai, UAE or the broader GCC region.

Work Mode Designation

This position's work mode has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation/.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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