Academic Assistant - LAU - Lebanon

The Adnan Kassar School of Business has a vacancy for an Academic Assistant to provide administrative support to the School. This position is located on Beirut Campus

Basic Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative assistance to faculty and staff of the School.
- Performs School’s daily correspondence and filing.
- Maintains processes and updates files, records and/or other documents.
- Performs daily routine tasks: typing, copying, phones backup, processing forms, mail duties and other office duties.
- Orders, stocks and supplies office supplies.
- Answers queries concerning School’s activities and operations.
- Follows up on School’s requests.
- Schedules and arranges calendar items, appointments, interviews, meetings, conferences, and other School events.
- Makes business travel and lodging arrangements.
- Performs data entry.
- Edits and proofreads documents.
- Coordinates with other departments/schools on administrative and/or operational matters.
- Performs other duties pertinent to this job, as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:
- BA/BS degree from a recognized university
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
- Ability to relate well to a variety of individuals, including students, faculty and staff

CVs should be emailed to vacancy6@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. Please provide the exact month and year while listing your professional experience.

Closing date for applications is Sunday January 3, 2016.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity

Academic Computer Center Administrator - LAU - Lebanon

The Department of Design at the School of Architecture & Design is currently searching for an Academic Computer Center Administrator to be located in Byblos Campus. Applicants should be qualified to take-on the following responsibilities:

A. Departmental Duties:
- Maintains and updates the Department of Design social media accounts and web presence
- Administers the various daily activities at the MAC computer lab in Byblos, coordinates workflow to ensure that overall work objectives are achieved, deadlines are met, and performance reliability, security and the set of goals are fulfilled
- Conducts a preventive, as well as fix-and-repair, maintenance program on all lab equipment hardware and software, keeping them up and running at all times
- Generates administrative reports vis-à-vis system operation, equipment utilization, availability and performance
- Recommends purchases of computers, network hardware, peripheral equipment and software, as needed. Installs upgrades and enhancements that optimize the overall performance of the Center
- Helps out and organizes printing procedures using the plotter, scanner, and laser printer
- Records and maintains hardware and software inventories, site and/or server licenses, and user access and security
- Collaborates with the Division’s faculty on all their needs and those of their students
- Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned

B. School-Related Tasks:
- Coordinates and updates the School website and social media accounts
- Provides technical support for the school as needed
- Coordinates with Department Chairs, Associate Chairs and the Dean to ensure that School website content is up-to-date
- Coordinates with writers regarding online articles and news features
- Serves as a liaison between the School and MARCOM

Minimum Requirements:
- BE or BS degree in Computer Science or related fields from a renowned University
- Extensive experience working with Macintosh computers and servers configuration as well as active directories
- 2-4 years of work experience. Experience in academic IT is recommended
- Knowledgeable in graphic design software
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of faculty and students
- Work productively in teams
- Good problem solver

CVs should be emailed to vacancy1@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. Please provide the exact month and year while listing your professional experience.

Closing date for applications is Sunday January 10, 2016.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

Academic Assistant - LAU - Lebanon

The Beirut School of Business has a vacancy for an Academic Assistant to provide administrative support to the School.
Basic Responsibilities:

- Provides administrative assistance to faculty and staff of the School.
- Performs School’s daily correspondence and filing.
- Maintains processes and updates files, records and/or other documents.
- Performs daily routine tasks: typing, copying, phones backup, processing forms, mail duties and other office duties.
- Orders, stocks and supplies office supplies.
- Answers queries concerning School’s activities and operations.
- Follows up on School’s requests.
- Schedules and arranges calendar items, appointments, interviews, meetings, conferences, and other School events.
- Makes business travel and lodging arrangements.
- Performs data entry.
- Edits and proofreads documents.
- Coordinates with other departments/schools on administrative and/or operational matters.
- Performs other duties pertinent to this job, as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

- BA/BS degree from a recognized university. MBA is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
- Ability to relate well to a variety of individuals, including students, faculty and staff.

CVs should be emailed to vacancy8@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. Please provide the exact month and year while listing your professional experience.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday April 21, 2015.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Portuguese Teacher - Embassy of Brazil - Lebanon

Candidates have until January 23rd to apply for the job at the Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Centre. Lebanese nationality or a work and residence visa for the Arab country are required.

The Embassy of Brazil in Beirut has issued an open call to hire a Portuguese language teacher to work at the Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Centre. Applications will be accepted until the 23rd this month.

To apply, candidates must be 18 or older at the time of application and have Lebanese nationality, or else a work and residence visa for Lebanon. The position is open to male and female applicants.

Candidates must also be able to communicate in French and/or English, and knowledge of Arabic is desirable. A degree in Languages-Portuguese is also required. In case no candidates have a degree, the embassy may consider people with degrees in other fields.

Applicants will be required to write a composition on Promoting the Portuguese language as a tool for mutual understanding and closer ties between peoples.

Applicants must submit the composition and their resume to the Embassy of Brazil in Beirut. The documentation will be screened and then candidates will be called for interviews.

The results will be announced on February 16th on pin boards at the Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Centre. The salary is 1.725 million Lebanese pounds, equivalent to roughly US$ 3,000. The contract will be valid for one year and the workload is 20 hours per week.

The Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Centre offers Portuguese courses to children and adults. It also regularly hosts Brazilian film sessions, photo exhibits, contests and other activities designed to integrate and publicize Brazilian culture.

Information

To apply for the teaching job, send your resume to:
Embassy of Brazil in Beirut
Embassy Complex
Rue de l'Armée, Serail Hill
P.O.Box 11-562 – Beirut
Or to brasiliban@itamaraty.gov.br

Managing Editor - University of Tabuk Press- Saudi Arabia

Job Description: Responsible for overseeing all stages of the production, publication and distribution of books chosen by the Editorial Board.

- Work with editors, authors, translators, and assistants under the direction of the Editorial Board and the General Director.
- Coordinate production process with printing houses and distribution contractors
- Assist with management of the organization
- Coordinate all publicity and marketing efforts
- Work with production manager to meet deadlines
- Represent UT Press at conferences and conventions
- Responsible for website development and management

The Managing Editor must be able to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish the goals of a new and ambitious program. He or she will lead and direct the work of others; as such a wide degree of creativity, flexibility and leadership is expected. Position reports to the Director.

- A minimum of Master’s degree in a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in book publishing, preferably at a university press
- Speaking and Reading/Writing proficiency in Arabic and English
- Salary: Commensurate with experience and skill set.

UTPress@ut.edu.sa

Drawing Instructor - LAU - Lebanon

The Fine Arts and Foundation Program in the School of Architecture & Design at the Lebanese American University is now accepting applications for Part Time faculty for Spring 2014 in Byblos. The program is seeking faculty to teach the Drawing I course which is directed towards the development of a broad understanding of drawing as a transcription process, and as a plastic means to generating ideas. While initiating experimentation with different drawing materials and investigations in both traditional and new printing techniques, the course aims to gear students towards the development of personal interpretational skills related to image making, media, contexts and environments.

Drawing I:
This course is a study of the basic drawing techniques in various media with regard to landscape, still life, and the human figure. It explores different modes of expressions including notions of perspective in diverse compositions. Assignments emphasize the analysis and the synthesis of visual experience- ie, visual thinking or moving from perception to transcription.

Minimum requirements: Fine Arts degree with Teaching Experience in Drawing.

Duration of position: This position will be open in Fall 2014, renewable in case of mutual interest.

Application process: 
Interested candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of intent outlining their particular design pedagogy, a CV and a PDF Portfolio with examples of their professional work in addition to a PDF teaching portfolio.

The application should be sent to:
Dean's Office, School of Architecture and Design, Lebanese American University
Email: sard.jobs@lau.edu.lb

Applications deadline: June 30, 2014.
Notifications will be sent by: July 31, 2014.

Teachers - International College - Lebanon

IC is recruiting teachers for its secondary school.

1. French - graduating classes
2. Mathematics - graduating classes (bilingual)
3. Anthropology/English - IB classes (bilingual)
4. Physics (francophone)
5. Biology (bilingual)
6. Counselor/Psychologist (bilingual)
7. Arabic

Send your resume to hroffice@ic.edu.lb mentioning the position that you are applying for in the subject of the email.

Teachers - International College - Lebanon

IC is recruiting teachers for its secondary school.

1. French - graduating classes
2. Mathematics - graduating classes (bilingual)
3. Anthropology/English - IB classes (bilingual)
4. Physics (francophone)
5. Biology (bilingual)
6. Counselor/Psychologist (bilingual)
7. Arabic

Send your resume to hroffice@ic.edu.lb mentioning the position that you are applying for in the subject of the email.

English Teachers - Eastwood College - Lebanon

High Level English Teachers urgently needed for Middle School and High School at Eastwood College.

info@eastwoodcollege.com

Teacher at the Early Childhood Center (Part-time) - LAU - Lebanon

The Early Childhood Center is currently looking for a Teacher (part-time basis) to be located in Beirut Campus. The Early Childhood Center at the Lebanese American University (Beirut campus) provides a high-quality, developmentally appropriate and stimulating environment for 2 to 4 years old children.

Basic responsibilities:

- Develop lesson plans and materials to support short-term and long-term goals.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of the developmentally appropriate practices relevant to early childhood education.
- Participate in daily documentation and in developing children’s portfolios.
- Is able to adjust the teaching approach based on children’s individual needs.
- Create a positive and engaging classroom climate.
- Develop strong, positive and productive relationships with children.
- Assess children using the appropriate assessment tools and maintain children’s academic records.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education from a reputable university
- A minimum of one year of professional work experience in teaching children
- Fluency in verbal and written English and Arabic. French is a plus
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge about the developmentally appropriate practices for preschool children
- Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying “ECC Teacher” in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday August 20, 2013.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Administrative Assistant (Part-time) - LAU - Lebanon

The Nursery (Early Childhood Center) at the Lebanese American University (Beirut campus) provides a high-quality, developmentally appropriate and stimulating environment for 2 to 4 year old children.

Basic responsibilities
- Welcome parents and children to the ECC
- Handle the application process
- Deal with deliveries to the ECC such as the children’s meals, purchases and other material
- Recommend needed material, purchases, and budget for the ECC
- Answer any telephone inquiries concerning the ECC
- Coordinate and facilitate daily functions in an efficient manner for the smooth running of the ECC
- Coordinate through the Department of Education with university offices and outside entities on any needs and follow up
- Attend to any requests from the teachers for a creative and conducive teaching and learning environment
- Help in keeping a safe and healthy environment for the children
- Guide student assistants placed in the ECC
- Other relevant administrative duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities
- Strong communication, interpersonal and public relation skills
- Pleasant, patient and collaborative
- Likes to be around children and to support the mission of the nursery

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or equivalent
- General office managerial experience
- Fluency in verbal and written English and Arabic. French is a plus
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills

CVs should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying “ECC” in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday August 6, 2013.

Executive Assistant - LAU - Lebanon

The Dean of Students’ Office in Beirut Campus is currently searching for an Executive Assistant to support the Office in all its clerical and administrative duties.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
- Receives and screens visitors’ telephone calls, emails, faxes and other correspondence.
- Provides information and resolves complaints which regularly require the use of good judgment and the interpretation of policies and procedures.
- Schedules and maintains the Dean’s calendar of appointments, meetings and travel, and makes necessary logistic arrangements to support these activities. Coordinates some office functions and activities with other departments.
- Coordinates the Dean’s meetings taking minutes and circulating them. Provides administrative support for events and conferences hosted by the Dean, handling all details as required.
- Researches, compiles and summarizes a variety of informational or statistical materials.
- Implements the necessary procedures to comply with LAU’s archiving system and sets up any necessary additional information filing system in a professional manner so as to control and manage confidentiality of the Dean’s records, files and databases.
- Oversees maintenance of office equipment, such as computers, copiers and printers, securing the smooth operation of all office facilities. Monitors office supplies stock, and places orders for necessary replenishments.
- Supervises the work of student assistants assigned to the office and monitors their contracts and timesheets, to ensure they fulfill their duties.
- Assists in preparing and managing the Dean of Students’ budget as well as the budgets of the Residence Hall and the Athletics Departments.
- Assists the Dean as directed in responding to various correspondences, typing of memos and papers, studies and presentations.
- Performs other tasks pertinent to this job as assigned.

Desired Qualifications and Profile:
- Bachelor degree from a renowned university.
- At least 5 years of office management experience, preferably in higher education.
- Excellent communication capabilities both in Arabic and English.
- Highly skilled in typing and all necessary computer software, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Oracle, and other applications.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work with diverse teams.


Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Friday July 26, 2013.

Business Development Manager - Eastwood College - Lebanon

Eastwood College International (ECI) is a newly founded company aiming to build a network of Schools of the Future across the Middle East. Behind ECI are three founders combining 40 years of experience in setting-up and operating distinguished schools in the region, global and regional top-tier management consulting experience, and global and regional top-tier investment and business development experience. ECI is currently operating out of Mansourieh, Lebanon.

Job Summary
The Business Development Manager role aims to work directly with the founders and support in articulating and driving ECI regional expansion strategy and preparing the ground for new market entries. The strategic objective is to develop a School of the Future model that builds on the existing capabilities of Eastwood College and manage a network of schools in the MENA region.
The key responsibilities entail preparing and maintaining the master project plan, following-up with founders and stakeholders, conducting market research, preparing market analysis, capturing founders’ direction into market entry plans and executive briefs, preparing roadshows, preparing licensing dossiers, and preparing investor presentations.

In particular, the Business Development Manager would attend regular working sessions with ECI founding partners for direction, input, and validations. Business Development Manager would take end–to-end responsibility on required strategic plans and business development documents production and maintenance. Business Development Manager would prepare business development trips and meetings and travel with founders to follow-up and attend relevant meetings. Moreover, the Business Development Manager would follow-up with partners, public authorities, and investors, and take the lead on implementing the agreed targets. Business Development Manager would follow-up with founders and concerned stakeholders, proactively flag risks and issues, and ensure on time and effective delivery against business development objectives. The Business Development Manager would ultimately lead a team of few analysts and admin staff.

The role is based in Mansourieh, Lebanon, and entails occasional travel in the region.
Preferably, the candidate should have 3+ years of experience in the education field in addition business acumen. Candidate should have strong analytical skills and ability to structure and organize ideas and actions in a clear, compelling, and effective manner. Candidate should have strong communication skills, including oral and written, and should be fluent in English. Candidate should have a proven ability to plan, drive execution, and deliver within on time and efficiently. Candidate should demonstrate self-motivation and drive and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities
- Develop detailed project plans, including objectives, scope, activities, tasks, owners, timeline, deliverables, and KPIs
- Drive and monitor progress, including proactive follow-up with founders and stakeholders, risk identification and mitigation, issue identification and resolution, and regular communication and reporting
- Conduct research and analysis and develop required documents and presentations, based on founders direction and input, including structuring storylines, researching required facts, developing end-to-end documents, reviewing and validating with founders, and ensuring final editing and readiness
- Own business development opportunities as they arise, developing and driving related individual plans and documentation
- Support business development activities, travelling with the founders, meeting potential partners, local authorities, and investors, and capturing and reflecting impact on business development plan
- Conduct analysis and prepare documentation related to business development opportunities, based on direction from board members, including market research, institutional profiles, concept presentations, investor presentations, business plans, license applications, and compliance documentation.
- Collect data and provide analyses for a broad array of issues across disciplines and functional areas. Perform analysis to understand and identify key business issues, outline strategic alternatives and recommend action plans
- Provide oversight and direction to analysts/consultants or support staff and assigned components of project work. Facilitate and participate on cross functional teams in designing business solutions and accomplishing stated goals
- Prepare and deliver presentations to all levels of management and the founders as necessary

Required Skills & Experience
- Master’s Degree in business and/or education
- Familiarity with strategic and business planning; e.g., 3+ years consulting or related business experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong drive and self-motivation
- Ability to work independently and with limited oversight
- Maturity to work directly with C-suite and senior management
- Strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder projects
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in various stages of completion
- High quality standards and attention to details
- Experience in the education space is a valuable plus

Apply Online

Vacancies - Grand Lycée Franco-Libanais - Lebanon

Le Grand Lycée Franco-Libanais de Beyrouth recrute pour la rentrée scolaire de septembre 2013:

POUR L’ECOLE PRIMAIRE
- 4 enseignant(e)s de français à temps complet
- 3 assistant(e)s de maternelle (aide-jardinières) à temps complet
- 2 enseignant(e)s d’arabe à temps complet
- 2 enseignant(e)s d’anglais à temps complet
- 1 enseignant(e) d’EPS à temps partiel
- 1 enseignant(e) d’arts visuels à temps partiel

POUR LES NIVEAUX COLLEGE ET LE LYCEE
- 2 enseignant(e)s de français à temps complet
- 2 enseignant(e)s de langue et littérature arabes à temps complet
- 1 enseignant(e) d'histoire-géographie programme libanais à temps partiel
- 1 enseignant(e) d’histoire-géographie programme français à temps complet
- 1 psychologue à temps partiel
- 1 enseignant(e) de philosophie à temps complet

PROCEDURE DE RECRUTEMENT
- CV et lettre de motivation à envoyer exclusivement par courrier électronique au plus tard le 24/03/2013 à l’adresse suivante : recrutement@glfl.edu.lb
- Test écrit (avoir une carte d’identité + la convocation) :
o Mardi 26/03/2013 de 16h00 à 18h00 pour le primaire
o Mercredi 27/03/2013 de 16h00 à 18h00 pour le collège et le lycée.
o 1ère partie en français portant sur la connaissance du système éducatif français
o 2ème partie dans la langue d’enseignement sur les programmes et la pédagogie de la discipline
- Entretien avec la commission de recrutement à partir du mardi 02/04/2013 pour les candidats présélectionnés à l’issue du test écrit.

COMPETENCES ATTTENDUES
- Posséder une très bonne maîtrise de la langue française (lecture, écriture, expression orale)
- Etre disponibles, à partir du 1er septembre 2013, immédiatement, sans aucune contrainte d’emploi du temps, du lundi au vendredi
- Satisfaire aux obligations légales relatives au droit du travail libanais
- Avoir déjà enseigné au moins 1 année scolaire, de préférence dans des établissements à programme français, en collège et/ou en lycée, au Liban ou à l’étranger
- Avoir pris connaissance, lors du premier entretien de recrutement, des textes officiels et des programmes français, consultables sur le site http://eduscol.education.fr/
- Pour les postes d’enseignement, être titulaire d’un master professionnel en éducation ou, à défaut, d’une licence d’enseignement ou d’une licence universitaire, obligatoirement dans la discipline concernée.

Part-time Contractual English Teacher - AMIDEAST - Lebanon

AMIDEAST/Lebanon is continuously accepting applications for part-time English language teachers for the Test Prep courses, general English language courses, and tailored English courses offered by our English Language training program. The dates and times of the courses and workshops which require English language training will vary, with most offered in the afternoons, evenings and weekends during the academic year, and during the daytime in summer months. These positions are not staff positions; each teacher is contracted on a per-course basis for each course the teacher delivers.

Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality English language education to prepare students for standardized tests, especially the SAT, GRE, and GMAT exams, and provide current and up-to-date information about effective test-taking strategies
- Deliver high quality English language education for adult learners in on-site public English language courses and/or in English language courses provided off-site for business, civic and governmental clients
- Provide continuous feedback to students on their performance
- Report grades and absences

Qualifications
- Lebanese nationality
- Bachelor’s degree in English Language with 5 years of experience in teaching English at the secondary school level or for adult learners OR Master’s degree in English Language with 2 years of experience in teaching English at the secondary school level or for adult learners
- TEFL or TESOL certification strongly preferred
- Ability to teach during the daytime, afternoons, evenings, or weekends
- Flexibility in accommodating different course schedules
- Willingness to travel to different cities in Lebanon for off-site courses preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to lebanon@amideast.org with the position title in the subject line of the email:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Names and contact information for three references

Part-time Contractual Math Teacher - AMIDEAST - Lebanon

AMIDEAST/Lebanon is continuously accepting applications for part-time math teachers for the Test Prep courses offered within our English Language training program. The dates and times of the courses which require math training will vary, with most offered in the afternoons, evenings and weekends during the academic year, and during the daytime in summer months. These positions are not staff positions; each teacher is contracted on a per-course basis for each course the teacher delivers.

Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality math education to prepare students for standardized tests, especially the SAT, GRE, and GMAT exams
- Provide current and up-to-date information about effective test-taking strategies
- Provide continuous feedback to students on their performance
- Report grades and absences

Qualifications
- Lebanese nationality
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics with 5 years of experience in teaching mathematics at the secondary school level OR Master’s degree in mathematics with at least 2 years of experience in teaching mathematics at the secondary school level
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching mathematics at the secondary school level
- Experience in teaching SAT Math preferred
- Ability to teach in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends
- Flexibility in accommodating different course schedules
- Willingness to travel to different cities in Lebanon for off-site courses preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to lebanon@amideast.org with the position title in the subject line of the email:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Names and contact information for three references

Special Needs Teacher - Learn to Live - Lebanon

Special Needs Teacher - Learn to Live - Lebanon

A well trained teacher with successful methods of teaching students with special needs. teacher should be educated to the highest degree.

passionforlearning1@gmail.com

English Teachers - British Language Centre - Lebanon

The British Language Centre (a partner with Birmingham College/UK) is looking for qualified Native English Teachers to work part/full time.

info@blclebanon.com

Faculty Positions - AUST - Lebanon

AUST is accepting applications to fill faculty positions in the ranks of assistant and associate professors in its four faculties:

Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Communication Arts
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Radio & TV
- Interior Design
- Graphic Design
- Fashion Design
- English Language

Faculty of Business and Economics
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality Management
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Travel and Tourism

Faculty of Health Sciences
- Forensic Science
- Clinical Microbiology
- Optometry
- Radiography

Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Computer & Communications Engineering

Qualifications
- Ph.D holders.
- Master in Fine Arts (M.F.A.) holders
- Record of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected.

Dr. Nabeel Haidar, Provost
nhaidar@aust.edu.lb

Assistant Director of Development - LAU - Lebanon

The Development Office at the Lebanese American University is currently searching for an Assistant Director of Development to assist in fundraising activities for the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development (AVP), the Assistant Director of Development is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects up to a giving capacity of $250,000 or more. She/he actively manages a minimum portfolio of at least 100 prospects, in support of the Medical, Nursing & Pharmacy School’s strategic goals, which include: financial aid, internationalization, professorships, and research.

Basic Responsibilities
- Manage a minimum portfolio of at least 100 prospects.
- Engage previous and current donors.
- Build strong relationships with volunteers and committees.
- Conduct a minimum of 200 prospect visits per year and coordinate engagement opportunities for prospects and donors.
- Work closely with Faculty and University administrators as needed.
- Take initiative in identifying new corporate, foundation, government and individual funding sources.
- Collaborate with other development and alumni relations teams, serving as a liaison to the schools of Medicine, Nursing, & Pharmacy.
- Assist with other department activities when asked to do so by the AVP.
- Meet annual fundraising goals as determined in consultation with the AVP.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Masters is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of proven success in fundraising preferably in an education environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with prospects.
- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to balance short- and long-term projects.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to take initiative and achieve measurable results.
- Willingness to travel and to occasionally work weekend hours.

Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday December 12, 2012