Business Manager

About the Role

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is seeking a Business Manager to oversee faculty support services, administrative operations, business processes, and financial management support within the Biomedical Sciences Division. This full-time role reports to the Senior Operations Manager and serves as a strategic partner to faculty and divisional leadership, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

The Business Manager will lead a team of Business Coordinators and collaborate with various KAUST departments to drive operational excellence, process improvements, resource management, and compliance with institutional policies. Responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary divisional advisor on HR policies, administrative procedures, and employment processes.
• Leading recruitment, appointment, onboarding, contract renewal, and offboarding activities for faculty groups, including researchers, staff, and visitors.
• Maintaining accurate personnel records and ensuring compliance with university policies and budget allocations.
• Advising faculty and divisional management on employment-related matters, contract administration, workforce planning, and organizational requirements.
• Coordinating with HR and divisional leadership to ensure effective workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Producing workforce analytical reports to support management decisions.

Administrative and Operational Oversight

This role involves leading the Faculty Support function and ensuring efficient delivery of administrative services. Key tasks include:

• Serving as a key liaison between faculty, the BioMed Admin Team, and other administrative departments.
• Reviewing and facilitating purchasing requests, vendor invoices, travel requests, expense reimbursements, and related approvals.
• Coordinating divisional operational activities and resolving complex administrative issues.
• Developing and maintaining standardized divisional operating procedures, templates, guidance documents, and service standards.
• Ensuring effective knowledge management, filing structures, and administrative documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 10 years of relevant experience in business management or a similar operational leadership role, preferably within an academic or research institution. Strong understanding of HR policies, financial management, and administrative processes is essential.

Application Process

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology invites qualified candidates to apply for this position. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.