Senior Business Manager

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), located in Saudi Arabia is a major new university which is focused on being a world renowned leader in science and technology. KAUST is an international graduate level research university dedicated to advancing science and technology though bold and innovative research and to addressing the challenges of regional and global significance thereby serving the Kingdom, the region and the world.

In addition to unparalleled academic facilities KAUST is a coastline campus located on the Red Sea and includes high quality residences, extensive recreational facilities, a genuinely multicultural environment and a high quality of life for employees and their families

The Senior Business Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the Business and Financial affairs of the Division, affiliated Centers and all Faculty incorporated under those areas.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Budgeting: Manage Operational, Research and Capital budgets relating to the Division, the affiliated Centers and the research funding granted to Faculty;

Business Planning: Provide business planning information to the Dean, Center Director and Faculty. This would include the management of both internal and external research grants;

University Wide Communication: Responsible for the development and maintenance of Division’s relationship with other departments of KAUST concerning budgeting and finance.

The Ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in business or related field or equivalent qualification and significant related experience (University or corporate) with at least 4 years of managerial experience.

Applications should be submitted to the University’s employment website at: http://apptrkr.com/298352 by 25 November 2012.

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