Chief Operating Officer

Reporting
The Chief Operating Officer shall report to the President of the University.

Responsibilities
The COO shall be responsible for:

1. Providing advice and proposing recommendations to the President.
2. Supervising staff administrative activities.
3. Supervising the Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Facilities and Purchasing departments at the university.
4. Facilitating all requirements to accomplish and secure administrative processes.
5. Involvement in the development and implementation of academic strategic planning.
6. Managing all finances and collections.
7. Managing the buildings and grounds to include repair, construction, and remodeling.
8. Managing all purchases to include instructional materials, furniture, supplies, technology software, etc.
9. Managing all staff salaries and benefits to include visas, housing for staff, salaries, benefits, and government personnel regulations.
10. Involvement in the personnel operations, including recruitment, contracting, termination, training, development, and induction programs for the administrative staff, and staff disciplinary actions.
11. Submitting an annual report on University's administrative and financial operations to the President of the University.
12. Performing other duties as assigned by the President of the University.

Requirements
1. In principle, the COO, as one of the University Executive Officers, must have a high professional reputation. The COO qualifications include the following, in alignment with Article (39) of the HEC Resolution No. (206/2023) - (i.e. equivalent to a Vice President post):

• Hold a PhD recognized by the Ministry of Education in Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Have appropriate academic and administrative experience.
• Be of good conduct and behavior, and not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty unless legally rehabilitated.
• Should not have been dismissed from a job by a juridical judgment or disciplinary decision for reasons related to public morals.
• Be fit in terms of health.
• Has not committed any act that would harm the reputation of the Kingdom of Bahrain or harm its interests at home or abroad.
• Should not hold a post in any political association or be involved in any activity of a political nature.

2. Gulf University further recognizes the following qualifications for nomination of the COO:

• High administrative, guiding, and systematic decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff.
• Ability to adapt to changes.