Head of the Continuing Education Unit- 3394

Head of the Continuing Education Unit at an Academic University Institution

Position Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing the unit to achieve all of its goals.
• Developing and implementing new, high-quality academic programs tailored to the evolving needs of the market.
• Managing a team of approximately 50 employees across campuses, including: managers, program coordinators, conference and event production staff, finance and bookkeeping staff, information center personnel, business development, marketing, IT, maintenance, and more.
• Managing budgets, allocating resources, monitoring performance, and ensuring the unit's profitability.
• Creating annual work plans.
• Formulating operational procedures.
• Developing and managing professional and business collaborations with various organizations and industries, and designing customized educational and training programs according to client needs.
• Identifying needs and opportunities for the development of new programs.
• Planning and producing professional events and learning workshops.
• Ensuring quality service for students, continuously improving the student experience and quality of instruction in collaboration with the faculty.
• Overseeing marketing and advertising activities to reach relevant target audiences.

Job Requirements:

• Significant prior experience managing a profit and loss unit with a financial scope of tens of millions of shekels.
• Experience managing at least 40 employees and managers.
• Familiarity with academia, education systems, industry, and government bodies.
• Experience working with leading industrial companies and large organizations, including negotiating and signing contracts. Experience working with governmental entities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication with diverse populations – students, academic faculty, organizations, and international bodies.
• Experience in marketing and branding.
• High execution capabilities, visionary leadership, and mental agility.
• Strong service orientation, excellent interpersonal skills, and motivational ability.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and public speaking ability.
• High-level English proficiency.
• Academic degree required (Master’s degree – an advantage).