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NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Chief Safety Officer (CSO) reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) at NYU Abu Dhabi is a senior executive responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and comprehensive integration of all campus safety functions. Reporting directly to the COO and working closely with NYU s Global Campus Safety leadership, the CSO oversees critical areas including risk management, emergency preparedness, threat assessment, community engagement, and 24/7 safety operations.

This role is paramount in cultivating a trusted, student-centered, and globally aligned safety environment. The CSO will lead a newly modernized Campus Safety Department, operating under a Hybrid Strategic-Operational Model, ensuring a proactive and responsive approach to campus security.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Set and implement a comprehensive campus safety strategy that aligns with NYUAD s mission, global standards, and local context.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives to proactively identify trends, gaps, and opportunities across risk, threat, and safety domains.
• Collaborate with NYU Global to ensure alignment with international campus safety protocols, standards, and systems.
• Promote a culture of preparedness, continuous improvement, and data-informed decision-making across the safety function.

Operational Excellence & Emergency Management

• Oversee all campus safety functions, including Operations, Risk & Threat, Emergency & Continuity, and Community Engagement.
• Ensure robust 24/7 coverage through operational readiness, shift supervision, incident response protocols, and dispatch coordination.
• Direct the design, testing, and evaluation of emergency preparedness plans, including evacuation, lockdown, shelter-in-place, and business continuity strategies.
• Serve as the university s Incident Commander during major safety events and crises, coordinating with local authorities and NYU s global risk network.

Student-Centered Safety & Campus Engagement

• Foster a visible and responsive Campus Safety presence within the NYUAD community, ensuring services are accessible, inclusive, and equitable.
• Partner with Student Affairs to support holistic student wellbeing, mental health referrals, and early intervention practices.
• Lead or co-chair safety-related working groups on student conduct, campus climate, and bystander intervention.
• Champion educational programs on personal safety, emergency awareness, and harm reduction.

Risk & Threat Governance

• Direct the integration of behavioral threat assessment with enterprise risk management strategies.
• Monitor and interpret threat data, intelligence reports, and emerging risks; communicate findings to senior leadership.
• Oversee case management processes for individuals of concern, including interdepartmental coordination and follow-up actions.
• Promote a university-wide culture of situational awareness, risk anticipation, and responsible reporting.

Compliance, Policy, and External Liaison

• Ensure campus compliance with applicable UAE safety regulations and institutional protocols.
• Develop, review, and maintain campus safety policies, Clery-like disclosure standards, and reporting structures.
• Act as primary liaison to local and federal UAE authorities, including law enforcement, civil defense, and emergency services.
• Represent NYUAD in regional and global safety forums; build relationships with peer institutions and professional bodies.

Required Education:

• Advanced degree (Master s or higher) in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum years of progressively responsible experience in campus safety, public safety, or law enforcement, including senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading in multicultural and international environments, preferably within higher education or mission-driven institutions.
• Expertise in behavioral threat assessment, enterprise risk management, emergency planning (NIMS/ICS), and community policing.
• Deep understanding of higher education dynamics, student affairs integration, and community safety models

Preferred Experience:

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), or equivalent.
• Behavioral Threat Assessment Certification (e.g., NABITA, ATAP).
• FEMA/NIMS ICS Certification ( level).
• Internal Affairs, Clery Act, or relevant Title IX policy experience is an advantage.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic is highly desirable
• Must be well versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data in NYU systems and be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards.

Other Information About NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

About HBMSU:
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) Dubai is the first smart learning institution to be accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. HBMSU is committed to instigate a culture of quality, innovation and research through smart learning, with emphasis on online accredited degrees and professional training in business, quality management, education, healthcare and environment.

Description :
Aligned with HBMSU strategic focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and future-readiness, we are seeking a full-time Dean to lead the newly established School of Sustainability and Green Economy.
This is a senior leadership role suited for a forward-thinking academic with a strong track record in leadership, research, innovation, and institutional development. The Dean will serve as a strategic and visionary leader, working closely with faculty and program chairs to advance the school's mission and strategic direction in alignment with HBMSU's overarching goals.
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean holds full responsibility for the school's personnel, administration, budgeting, academic affairs, and development initiatives. The role includes leading the design and delivery of lifelong learning offerings (both academic and training programs), enhancing research output, forging strategic partnerships, and maximizing the school's national and global impact in sustainability.

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership
  Define and implement the school's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with UAE national agendas (e.g., UAE Vision 2031, COP28 legacy) and HBMSU's overall strategic plan.
• Program Development and Innovation
  Lead the design, launch, and accreditation of specialized academic and lifelong learning programs in sustainability, green economy, and circular economy. Embed AI, smart learning, and digital innovation into curriculum development.
• Research and Funding
  Drive a robust research agenda in climate policy, sustainable finance, renewable energy, and environmental innovation. Pursue and secure national and international research funding.
• Faculty Leadership and Development
  Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of faculty and researchers. Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in both teaching and research.
• Academic Operations and Quality
  Oversee timetables, faculty workload planning, and assessment implementation. Ensure the effective delivery of academic programs and other lifelong learning offerings, development of digitized content, and maintaining excellence in learning outcomes.
• Learner Recruitment and Revenue Generation
  Collaborate with the Business Development team to support learner recruitment and revenue generation. Identify B2B opportunities and build partnerships with industry, government, and professional bodies to promote and expand HBMSU's lifelong learning offerings.
• Financial Stewardship
  Develop and manage strategic and operational plans, budgets, and financial strategies. Ensure the school's long-term sustainability and profitability by aligning resources with strategic priorities.
• Learner Experience
  Enhance the overall learner experience through their journey through strong academic advising, mentorship, and career support. Drive improvements in satisfaction, retention, and graduation rates.
• Graduate Outcomes
  Prepare learners for leadership roles through applied learning, industry engagement, and professional readiness, ensuring strong graduate employability.
• Partnerships and Community Engagement
  Establish impactful collaborations with industry, academia, and community stakeholders. Advance executive education, micro-credentials, and applied research focused on sustainability challenges.
• Operational Excellence
  Ensure effective day-to-day management, resource optimization, and operational efficiency to support the school's growth and strategic objectives.
• Institutional Alignment
  Work closely with the Vice Chancellor and fellow deans to advance HBMSU's mission, strategic goals, and cross-school initiatives.
• Governance and Compliance
  Ensure full compliance with HBMSU's Integrated Quality Management System, national accreditation standards, and internal governance processes.

Required Qualification & Skills:

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A PhD in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Green Economy, or a closely related discipline, from a well-established university.
• Full Professor rank awarded by an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7 years of academic leadership experience as Dean, Director, or equivalent.
• Experience in online learning environments and leading interdisciplinary, digitally enhanced programs.
• Demonstrated track record in research, including publications in Scopus-indexed journals and successful research grant acquisition.
• Experience in curriculum design, accreditation, and managing academic programs at postgraduate and executive levels.
• Proven ability to foster industry partnerships, manage academic units, and drive use of AI in teaching and learning.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and strategic execution skills.

Rank and Appointment:

This is a senior academic leadership position at the Professor level. Evidence of promotion, to different academic ranks, will be required. Appointment is full-time and based in Dubai, UAE.

Remuneration:

Salary and remuneration will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates only by the Human Capital at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University.

• Attending the service request from the clients, tenants, landlords etc. through phone calls, emails regarding maintenance service.
• Communicating with clients, tenants, landlords etc. for fixing the appointment.
• Preparing quotations and send to the clients, tenants for seeking the approval.
• Making intervention (s) for each job request and coordinating with supervisor for arrange the team as well as transportation.
• Follow up with technicians for the interventions and after finishing the job, the interventions are closing in the system.
• Handling the petty cash for maintenance work.
• Preparing monthly summary for additional work and the same to Account Dept. along with supporting documents for raising the invoice in favor of the clients.
• Keeping the records of payment receiving and pending payment
• Tracking the schedule of PPM service and coordinating with clients.
• Correspondence with mail, filing and other miscellaneous work.

• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and not to put other persons - fellow employees and members of the public - at risk by what you do or don't do in the course of your work;
• Cooperate with any company efforts to improve health and safety at work;
• Comply with any reasonable instruction given to you in the interest of health and safety.
• Not to interfere with or misuse anything that's provided for your health, safety or welfare
• Report any accidents, injuries or illnesses you may suffer as a result of doing your work, or any accidents, injuries or illnesses you become aware off that involves a fellow employee or member of the public at your place of work

• Interest to improve the skills under Administration and HRD
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Actively looking for ways to help people
• Effective communication skills
• Efficient in writing skills Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to
  understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at
  inappropriate times.
• Proficient knowledge in computers and should be able to operate spreadsheets and word programs
• Knowledge of administration and record keeping

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3 to 4 years of experience in Admin
• Good written and spoken English

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.

• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and not to put othe persons - fellow employees and members of the public - at risk by what you do or don't do in the course of your work.
• Cooperate with any compay efforts to improve health and safety at work.
• Comply with any reasonable instruction given to you in the interest of health and safety or welfare.
• Report and accidents, injuries or illnesses you may suffer as a result of doing your work, or any accidents, injuries or illnesses you become aware off that involves a fellow employee or member of the public at your place of work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively individually and with a team.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Secondary School Certificate

• Good communication and coordination skills are essential. Personable & friendly, hardworking, outgoing with a dedicated mind set, customer focused with a team player mentality.

• Perform in autonomy installation analysis of rigid pipeline in S-lay, J-lay and/or Reel-lay.
• Give direct engineering guidance to PG engineers on specific subject matters.
• Manage delegated external interfaces such as clients, subcontractors, etc and internal interfaces, such as SCM, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring the standard of engineering services provided complies with relevant company engineering standards with a clear focus on commerciality of engineering solutions.
• Provide engineering support during operations with occasional periods offshore or site based activity, i.e. spool bases
• Actively support other engineers training and development.

• Relevant experience (preferably in the Oil & Gas market but other relevant industries will be considered).
• Proficiency with OrcaFlex and familiarity with systems such as Python, VBA and Abaqus is desirable.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work, as well as the ability prioritise and organise work accordingly to meet deadlines.
• This role will involve short spells of overseas travel so candidates may need to show a willingness and flexibility.

• Distil complexity and ambiguity by gathering quantitative and qualitative business / market information, performing quantitative analyses, identifying the most salient facts and insights whilst articulating coherent and compelling conclusions / recommendations to support decision making in the Company.
• Deliver briefing materials for discussions with senior management, with the goal of helping leaders to understand business challenges and opportunities and influencing them to align around decisions and actions.
• Build consensus among cross-functional stakeholders to ensure commitment to activate against key objectives.
• Lead the annual planning process to ensure market trends, customer needs, and global benchmarks are timely addressed while partnering with sales finance and product leads to outline concrete business development goals.
• Liaise with top tier market intelligence companies (Ex: IHS, ICIS, Wood Mac, etc.) for market trends, intel, and insights.
• Consolidate market outlooks from various sources and develop price forecasts.
• Generate periodic market insights for TA'ZIZ management.
• Lead analysis of current organizational capabilities and processes, identify issues / gaps critical to delivering on the Directorate's initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of business strategies, operational changes and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead the analysis of relevant data such as competitive information, industry trends, and historical performance to develop sound forecasts in support of plans.
• Develop business cases for strategic initiatives that include key assumptions, planned return on investment, risks, etc.
• Manage the development and maintenance of financial models to project the impact of strategic initiatives in support of the business case.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to evaluate the financial impact of new partnership opportunities.

• Regular work-related contact with VP and team members.
• Contacts with Functional heads and Department Managers for gathering business information needs, sharing market intelligence, etc.

• Government Authorities, such as Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Ministry of Energy, Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi Investment Authorities and Gulf Cooperation Council, etc.
• Regular Contacts with top management of national shareholders, customers, suppliers and joint venture partners in discussions and negotiations.
• Regular contacts with ADNOC and Abu Dhabi subsidiaries/ventures, partners and technical collaborators, project and business .

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, finance or equivalent.

• 8 years or more of industry experience in strategic intelligence, M&A, investments, business planning, financial valuation, or modelling, preferably within the hydrocarbons or petrochemicals space