Senior Specialist, ExecEd Business Solutions, School of Business

Reports to: Manager, Corporate Training Programs

Purpose: The holder of this position will ensure the successful implementation of the programs and meeting the targets of the business plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the annual business plan for business solutions unit accounts
• Support the manager/senior officer in understanding the clients’ need for developing new tailored programs.
• Supervise the day to day implementation of handled accounts including all academic, logistical and financial aspects.
• Supervise the performance of account coordinators in order to meet our accounts’ performance objectives and clients’ expectations.
• Follow up on instructors’ performance and evaluations and produce monthly report
• Manage complaints and report them.
• Monitor the actual performance against the qualitative and quantitative business plan for each program.
• Attend a minimum of one class per course per instructor.
• Participate in widening the pool of Instructors.
• Conduct sales visits for potential clients.
• Participate in securing at least 25% from the total number of open enrollment programs’ participants by helping in the corporate sales activities.
• Develop 5-7 proposals and concept notes for potential clients on a monthly basis.
• Formulate contracts according to the approved templates and procedures.
• Participate in developing and updating of ExecEd policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining different accreditations and comply with their standards.
• Maintain records in accordance with the AUC policies.
• Produce ExecEd documentation.
• Adhere to ExecEd quality standards, policies and procedures.
• Participate in assignments related to general AUC wide projects.
• Produce monthly reports on all activities vs. the business plan in addition to ad-hoc reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, mass communication, or any related fields.
• Postgraduate studies specialized in human resource development (training) discipline. Professional certificates, d and diplomas are an asset.

Experience·

• 5-7 years of experience in related filed.

Skills

• Language skills: Fluent English (oral/written).
• IT skills: Excellent MS office and internet research.
• Soft skills: Strong leadership skills, business development skills, communication, presentation, negotiation and problem solving skills, report writing skills, and ability to perform under stress.

This position is open until January 24, 2022

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.

“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”