Director Support Aga Khan University

​Director Support Services Aga Khan University,  Pakistan Responsibilities Provide strategic planning support to the management for all the operational activities of the institution’s facilities that helps in smooth running of overall operations. Play a leading role in the operational and functional issues of the assigned areas. Ability to supervise and work with a group of core staff who are responsible for smooth functioning of the services to meet the objectives. Evaluate risk and business trade-offs and make changes to develop the optimal business solutions. Take decisions for operational or functional activities in line with the quality standards, policies and goals. Develop goals, strategies & key indicators; ensure compliance of targets, thereby assuring accountability and continuous improvement in core processes. Establish performance targets that support the business plan.  Prepare and monitor budgets, material and human resources accordingly. Review of current processes and systems for further improvements. Implement innovative ideas in order to achieve cost reductions. Also provide direction, consultation and implementation of new programmes. Provide leadership and direction to the staff ensuring that operational, professional and technical activities are performed consistently in cohort with organization vision, mission, its goals and objectives. Provide support to ensure that expectations of internal and external customers are met while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Serve as a role model; provide leadership, problem solving and decision making support to peers, direct reports and to customers. Represent department in management meetings, committees and forums as and when required Key Competencies: Good experience of working with in a customer focus environment along with exceptional administration skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to describe complex ideas in clear and meaningful forms and to present data and information to various audiences. Excellent organizational and influencing skills. Excellent knowledge of safety and hygiene standards. Proactive thinking and continuously strives for innovative ideas or solutions that have worked in other environments and applies them to the organization. Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams individually and collectively.  Advocate and commit to ongoing training and development to foster a learning culture within the department. To Apply Please send your CVs at staffrecruitment@aku.edu  c/o Pakistan Recruitment Group in the subject line. Sharing is caring: Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Network with us on LinkedIn