Manager - Outreach and Engagement (Dubai Campus)

Position Overview

The Manager - Outreach and Engagement spearheads efforts to represent and promote the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) within the local community by ensuring campus activities align with community needs. This role involves coordinating community events, marketing initiatives, and alumni network development in collaboration with central services.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of strategic plans and goals related to campus outreach and community engagement.
• Assist in creating and enforcing outreach policies and guidelines, ensuring team adherence and compliance.
• Maintain and strengthen communication lines with Partnership Central Services to foster collaborative relationships with local business groups, government bodies, NGOs, and social organizations to understand labor market trends and community needs.
• Proactively identify and capitalize on opportunities for campus promotion through events, marketing campaigns, alumni interactions, and partnerships with public and private entities.
• Ensure campus programs and activities are attuned to shifting community demands, delivering insights and recommendations to academic leaders for enhancements.
• Manage and develop the Outreach and Engagement database covering Industry Liaison, Alumni Affairs, Events, and Marketing to improve functional performance.
• Identify and cultivate graduate employment opportunities via ongoing community networking, aligned with Alumni Affairs at central services.
• Represent HCT at various local events and conferences to enhance the institution's visibility and engagement.
• Supervise campus marketing and event planning to maintain messaging quality, event standards, and effective communications.
• Negotiate agreements with marketing, advertising, and event service providers to maximize service quality within budgetary and policy constraints.
• Coordinate media involvement in collaboration with Communications Central Services ensuring adherence to media engagement protocols.
• Lead the development and management of a localized alumni network that integrates seamlessly with the overall HCT alumni structure.
• Design and implement alumni programs aimed at sustaining their involvement and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Establish strong relationships with local and regional alumni to facilitate employment opportunities for HCT students and minimize graduate job search durations.
• Collaborate with Academic Operations to identify potential employers and secure student work placement opportunities.
• Provide regular coaching and mentorship to team members, supporting recruitment and development initiatives for UAE Nationals.