Campus Manager
Full-time, Permanent appointment
Paris, France
SAE Institute is a leading global provider of education for creative media industries with a current
network of over 50 Colleges worldwide. SAE is part of the Navitas Group, which is a diversified global
education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and
professionals.
The Campus Manager is a crucial role in SAE’s structure, being responsible for the optimal functioning
of the branch, ensuring it operates smoothly, profitably and in line with company strategy. Working
within a Matrix Management environment, the Campus Manager will be the local link between
Operations and Functions, working closely with the functional heads of Finance, Marketing,
Recruitment and Academics to ensure the execution of company policy and the achievement of
established goals.
Essential Criteria:
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Proven career track within Creative Media or Education industry, in a leadership or management
position;
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Demonstrable experience in managing a Team;
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Experience/knowledge of financial analysis (budgeting);
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Local language plus written and spoken English;
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Demonstrable abilities with Office suite and to report in a corporate environment;
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Experience in leading organisational changes;
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Must have full working rights for the country of deployment.
Desirable Criteria:
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SAE graduate and/or SAE experience will be highly valued;
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Experience with international company highly valued;
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Bachelor Degree or MBA equivalent highly valued;
Full details can be found in the attached position description.
What we offer
A dynamic working environment with a competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with
the successful candidate. SAE offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within the Europe
and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer.
Enquiries and applications, including an application form, cover letter addressing the selection
criteria and resume, should be sent to Ozgur Sonmez, Territory Manager Europe North, at [email protected]. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 4th May 2015.
We regret that due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
CAMPUS MANAGER
OVERVIEW
The Campus Manager is a crucial role in SAE’s structure, being responsible for the optimal functioning of the
branch, ensuring it operates smoothly, profitably and in line with company strategy. Working within a Matrix
Management environment, the Campus Manager will be the local link between Operations and Functions,
working closely with the functional heads of Finance, Marketing, Recruitment and Academics to ensure the
execution of company policy and the achievement of established goals.
He/she will oversee that the company provides an appropriate workplace environment, ensuring that day to
day affairs are ran as effectively as possible and providing staff with the leadership and development
opportunities needed for them to function as an integrated team. He/she will deal with issues as they arise with
professionalism and maturity, acting proactively to identify and prevent them.
The Campus manager will be responsible for implementing executive decisions made by Functional, Regional
or Central management, as well as making his/her own in order to achieve the above stated goals. Although
there will be a high degree of autonomy, the ability to perform effectively within a diverse team is key.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
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Europe North – Territory Manager (reports to)
Senior Operations Management Europe
Finance Manager Europe North
Director of Marketing Europe
Director of Student Recruitment Europe
Academic Manager Europe North
HR Business Partner
Campus staff
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
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Campus Governance
Strategic Planning
Campus Administration, Finance and Reporting
Local Academic and Student Services oversight
Local Marketing & Sales
Human Resources
Business Development
Facilities
Local Compliance
Corporate relations
Customer relations
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES
Key responsibilities
● Sustaining and creating strategic relationships with local education authorities and credible creative
media industry stakeholders.
● Expansion of approved programme offerings.
● Ensure administrative tasks are performed in a correct and timely manner.
● Ensure company policies are followed.
● Ensure Campus operates smoothly and profitably and in compliance with regulations.
● Report to Regional management in a timely and proper manner.
● Strategic planning and business development in conjunction with Territory Management and relevant
Functions
● Lead, coach and oversee performance of staff.
● Actively seek and propose solutions for current / potential issues.
Finance
In collaboration with the local Finance Manager and the local Accountant, the Campus Manager will:
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Analise and interpret financial data and reports.
Undertake any legal representation for the country accounts.
Complete forecast of revenues.
Complete and present budgets forecasts.
Marketing and Sales
In collaboration with the Director of Student Recruitment and the Director of Marketing, the Campus Manager
will:
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Strive to achieve established targets.
Plan and organise local marketing events.
Update and maintain the content of local pages.
Update and maintain local Social Media accounts.
Build a client relationship, focussing on set and monitor objectives.
Academic
In collaboration with the local Academic Manager and the local Campus Academic Coordinator, the Campus
Manager will:
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Lead the selection and management of campus staff.
Oversee CAC performance and quality assurance for programmes.
Ensure the provision of appropriate physical, human, electronic and support services for students and
staff.
Develop and manage student retention strategies and ensure metrics are recorded.
Strive for academic excellence.
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SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
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Proven career track within Creative Media or Education industry, in a leadership or management
position;
Demonstrable experience in managing a Team;
Experience/knowledge of financial analysis (budgeting);
Local language plus written and spoken English;
Demonstrable abilities with Office suite and to report in a corporate environment;
Experience in leading organisational changes;
Must have full working rights for the country of deployment.
Desirable
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SAE graduate and/or SAE experience will be highly valued;
Experience with international company highly valued;
Bachelor Degree or MBA equivalent highly valued;
Person Specification
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Excellent communication and analytical skills;
Stress resilient and able to work under pressure;
Results oriented individual
Excellent organizational, time management and creative problem solving skills.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The Campus Manager will review this position at least once yearly. KPIs indicated with an asterisk (*) will have
targets defined by upper management and will be reported on a monthly or quarterly basis by the employee.
KPIs indicated with a dash (-) will be monitored via student surveys. Other benchmarks will be based on peer
feedback, management observations and student evaluation forms:
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Key business drivers (registrations, retention, revenue, P&L)
Effective running of the business
Student experience and outcomes
Attend, and contribute to all strategic meetings and planning sessions as required.
Maintain quality educational systems substantiated by internal and external audits.
Ensure client satisfaction is reached and maintained at all times via effective delivery
processes, efficient management and the use of effective evaluation processes.
Active involvement in industry networks and engagement with industry representatives.
Maintain harmonious working relationships within the Campus.
Maintain an effective working relationship with Functions and actively contribute to a
successful deployment of a Matrix management environment
Accept and implement company management decisions.
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Job Application Form
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Please note that internal applications are welcome. All applications will be treated in exactly the same manner
and those short-listed for an interview will be informed of the details of their interview. In the event you are
shortlisted for an interview it is important that you advise your line manager that you have reached this stage
of the process. In the event that you are offered the role the recruiting manager for this role will contact you
and your line manager to discuss appropriate transitional arrangements and commencement dates to ensure
continuity of business prior to formalising the arrangements.
Please contact GHR if you have any questions
about this.
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