Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager’s role consists of executing and implementing AUI’s strategy for Faculty Development, based on internationally renowned quality standards and practices, including a multi-dimensional perspective that leverages various development actions, such as training and certification, knowledge and experience sharing, peer-learning, good practice adoption, etc. The aim is to engage faculty in a systematic and continuous competence-building process, in line with the University’s learning innovation endeavors. The Senior Project Manager is also expected to oversee the execution and implementation of AUI’s strategies for AI integration in teaching and learning, as well as for online course and program development, following internationally recognized quality standards and practices

 

 

• Overseeing Faculty Development Workshops as delivered by internal and external trainers (needs assessment, design, planning, logistics, evaluation, etc.).

• Organizing Faculty Development Events (talks, webinars, seminars, team building, study days, retreats, etc.)

• Identifying and sharing with faculty International Faculty Development opportunities (e.g., conferences, certificates, scholarships, etc.)

• Managing, editing, and issuing the AUI Faculty Chronicle.

• Communicating and promoting Faculty Development activities to attract faculty and ensure high levels of attendance and engagement.

• Identifying and pursuing partnership opportunities with international organizations (e.g., Centers for Teaching & Learning, etc.).

• Reporting regularly and systematically on Faculty Development activities (datasets, dashboard, etc.)

 

• Designing AI-driven educational projects to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness across academic units.

• Implementing AI solutions, tools, and platforms tailored to support innovative learning, faculty development, and student engagement.

• Assessing the impact and outcomes of AI projects through systematic data collection, performance analysis, and quality assurance measures.

 

• Fostering a culture of online education and IT-based innovative learning among faculty and academic units.

• Implementing effective training and development programs to support IT-based learning innovation.

• Providing timely support to faculty to ensure efficient adoption of learning delivery and management tools (e.g., Canvas, MS Teams, Coursera, etc.)

• Supporting faculty and academic units to develop online courses and programs in terms of instructional design, recording, delivery, and monitoring in line with quality assurance requirements.

• Executing the technology upgrading plan, including classrooms, e-learning studios, and learning platforms and applications.

• Supporting the Quality Management System (QMS) in terms of data collection and elaboration of performance dashboards, including various learning dimensions.

 

 

Required: Master’s degree or equivalent, with at least 5 years of experience in a similar position

 

• Project management certification

• IT certifications Personal and Behavioral Characteristics/ skills(Proposed)

 

• Strong project management skills for professional development and online course development.

• Good knowledge of instructional design practices.

• Good knowledge of Learning Management Systems and learning technologies.

• Good knowledge of AI tools and solutions.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong customer service orientation skills.

• Mastery of Microsoft Office 365 products.

• Advanced language skills in English, French, and Arabic.

 

• Ability to prioritize work, take initiative, and handle multiple tasks.

• Learn quickly, active listening, and teamwork abilities. • Ability to collaborate effectively with university departments and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work and deliver on time.

• Positive attitude, adaptability, and flexibility.