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Events Executive

INSEAD

Higher Education / Executive EducationTemporaryHybrid
Abu Dhabi, UAE
9 Months
Negotiable
1 position
Posted 1 week ago2 applied

Job description

INSEAD is seeking a Programme Manager, Executive Degrees to oversee the delivery of its GEMBA Flex programme and support other degree programmes at its Abu Dhabi campus. The role focuses on programme coordination, participant experience, academic administration, and stakeholder management in an international learning environment.

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Events Management, or a related field.

4 years of experience in a similar role, including event coordination or client-facing roles in a multinational or international environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, BusinessObjects, and Power BI.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Strong customer service and stakeholder relationship management skills.

Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and project management abilities.

Experience with virtual learning environments and online programme delivery.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to last-minute changes, and troubleshoot operational challenges.

Flexibility to travel and occasionally work on Saturdays, public holidays, or outside standard working hours.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate programme preparation, participant onboarding, communications, and logistics.

Manage faculty coordination, virtual learning requirements, venues, and external vendors.

Deliver an exceptional participant experience throughout the programme.

Oversee examinations, academic administration, grades, and programme evaluations.

Manage programme closure, financial reconciliation, purchase orders, and reporting.

Skills

Must have

Pack OfficePeopleSoftBusiness ObjectsPower BIexcellent written and verbal Englishprogramme and event coordination

Nice to have

Programme planning and deliveryparticipant onboarding and communicationsfaculty coordination

Preference

Role

Events Executive

Employment type

Temporary

Work mode

Hybrid

Industry

Higher Education / Executive Education

Duration

9 Months

Notice period

Immediate

Education & experience

Qualification

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3–5 years