Non-Academic Positions
King’s Academy provides a world-class education to over 600 girls and boys from over 35 countries across grades 7-12. A boarding and day school in Jordan, King’s Academy offers unparalleled opportunity to students from all backgrounds. Over 50 percent of students receive financial support, and college matriculations from King’s span universities on six continents, including some of the most selective universities in the United States, the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
Come to King’s. Work with extraordinary students, collaborate with growth-oriented colleagues, contribute to the development of one of the world’s most dynamic schools, and make an impact.
- Associate Dean of Admissions
- Associate Librarian
- Athletic Coach
- General Administration Manager
- Human Resources Officer
- Librarian
- Senior Accountant
Associate Dean of Admissions
Job Overview
King’s Academy is seeking to hire an Associate Dean of Admissions. Working in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, the Associate Dean of Admissions will be responsible for the below duties.
Essential Duties
- Serve as primary liaison for the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. This task involves acting as the main point of contact between the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid and internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage the Student Admissions Ambassador program. This involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Student Admissions Ambassador program, providing work direction, training, and support to student ambassadors.
- Assist in key strategic initiatives for the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. This task involves providing support to the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid in implementing large-scale initiatives and programs.
- Evaluate potential international admission markets. This involves researching and evaluating new markets to identify opportunities for increasing international student enrollment.
- Respond to inquiries and follow up with prospective families. This task involves responding to inquiries from prospective families about the admissions process and King's Academy, and following up with them to provide additional information and support.
- Review and vet applications as a member of the Admission Committee. This involves reviewing and evaluating applications submitted by prospective students and determining their eligibility for admission.
- Schedule and conduct admissions interviews. This involves scheduling and conducting face-to-face or virtual interviews with prospective students to assess their fit for King's Academy.
- Establish relationships with educational consultants, school officials, and parents of international students. This involves building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in the international education community.
- Meet with prospective students and families visiting the school, including leading campus tours. This involves meeting with prospective students and families visiting King's Academy, answering their questions, and providing a tour of the campus.
- Participate in admission information sessions, testing sessions, and other admissions-related events (may require weekend/evening work). This involves participating in events that provide information about the admissions process and King's Academy to prospective students and families.
- Other duties assigned by Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Deputy Head of School, and/or Head of School.
Reporting Line
The Associate Dean of Admissions reports to the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree
- At least five years of experience in a school setting
- Excellent command in both spoken and written English
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, attention to details, and strong leadership skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- An enthusiastic team player who works well with others
Qualified and interested candidates should apply online (specifying the name of the vacancy mentioned above). Applications should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter, copies of relevant certifications, two to three reference letters, and a reference list including name, position, working relationship with reference and contact details (email and phone number).
Associate Librarian
Job Overview
King’s Academy is seeking to hire an associate librarian. Working in the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library, the associate librarian will be responsible for the below duties.
Essential Duties
- Maintain familiarity with school policies/practices and ensure that daily activities are within the proper limits of such policies/practices.
- Carry out library policy and procedures and assist in the promotion of good public relations.
- Work with staff, students, parents and library staff in a cooperative effort toward building objectives.
- Assist in promoting the library, keeping the library tidy, quiet and as inviting as possible, and up to standards.
- Perform original and copy cataloging of all formats of English and Arabic library materials to facilitate their identification, access and use.
- Interpret and apply Arabic library subject headings, the Dewey Decimal System, the AACR2, manuals in cataloging and classifying Arabic library materials.
- Consult with the librarians to resolve Arabic cataloging and classification problems, answer questions, and support other colleagues in handling cataloging and classification issues.
- Assist with acquisition and other related issues as needed by the library managers.
- Assist with handling periodicals, and other related issues as needed by the library managers.
- Share the responsibility of the issue desk, and perform simple reference work with commonly used materials.
- Assist in preparing library exhibits, displays, bulletin boards, newspaper clippings, annual inventory, and monthly statistics.
- Take the responsibility of stack maintenance, shelving, shelf reading, stock withdrawals, and annual stock check.
- Work flexible shifts and supervise evening sessions when the librarians are not on evening duty.
- Keep developing self-technical skills to raise their standard of performance as an associate librarian.
- Share the responsibility of data entries.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
Reporting Line
The associate librarian reports to the library director.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in library sciences
- Five to seven years of experience in a school setting
- Ability to work collaboratively with other school community members
Qualified and interested candidates should apply online (specifying the name of the vacancy mentioned above). Applications should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter, copies of relevant certifications, two to three reference letters, and a reference list including name, position, working relationship with reference and contact details (email and phone number).
Athletic Coach
Job Overview
King’s Academy is seeking to hire an Athletic Coach. Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education, the successful candidate will be responsible for the below duties.
Essential Duties
- Prepare for and conduct practices, training and competitions.
- Responsible for recruitment of student-athletes.
- Develop training programs.
- Coach sports co-curriculars in the Upper School and Middle School.
- Monitor and enhance performance by providing encouragement and constructive feedback.
- Check the athletic facilities, stockroom, and equipment on a daily basis.
- Act as a lifeguard as needed.
- Serve as a coach during Summer at King’s Academy summer camp.
- Undertake administrative tasks as needed.
- Serve as a role model for student-athletes.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Athletics and Physical Education.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in physical education, coaching or a related field.
- Experience in playing and coaching sports at a high level.
- Strong communication skills in Arabic and English, both written and verbal.
Qualified and interested candidates should apply online (specifying the name of the vacancy mentioned above). Applications should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter, copies of relevant certifications, two to three reference letters, and a reference list including name, position, working relationship with reference, and contact details (email and phone number).
General Administration Manager
Job Overview
King’s Academy is seeking to hire a General Administration Manager. Working in the Department of Human Resources and General Administration, the successful candidate will be responsible for the below duties.
Essential Duties
- Oversee all functions of motor pool, including car lease, transportation for employees and students, and maintenance and license registration of vehicles.
- Oversee the management of KACubs Daycare, attend to parents’ requests and concerns, and ensure the daycare is well maintained and hygienic.
- Government relations:
- Follow up with the General Administration team to ensure residency, work permits and visas for non-Jordanian (employees and students) are acquired.
- Liaise with embassies regarding entry visas and residencies.
- Arrange issuance of driving licenses for international staff and faculty.
- Coordinate paperwork related to military service permits for Jordanian students.
- Coordinate the services related to licenses, building licensing, compliance standards, school wells, etc.
- Coordinate all logistics for official student and faculty school trips locally and internationally, including ministry permissions, tickets, lodging and transportation.
- Manage all aspects of telecommunications.
- Manage all daily administrative functions for the school’s Health Center.
- Oversee all aspects of shipping and customs.
- Manage the reception, call center and all incoming and outgoing mail.
- Oversee the work of the insurance personnel.
- Actively participate in the school’s activities and events, such as Orientation, Commencement, etc.
- Manage staff in all areas under the General Administration umbrella.
- Train and evaluate the performance of all relevant staff members.
- Develop KPIs for the office in alignment with the school’s mission, vision, and its Guiding Principles.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO and Deputy Head of School for Finance and Operations and Head of School.
Reporting Line
The General Administration Manager reports to the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Head of School.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in management.
- 15+ years of experience in management.
- Strong communication skills in Arabic and English, both written and verbal.
- Strong managerial skills.
Qualified and interested candidates should apply online (specifying the name of the vacancy mentioned above). Applications should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter, copies of relevant certifications, two to three reference letters, and a reference list including name, position, working relationship with reference, and contact details (email and phone number).
Human Resources Officer
Job Overview
King’s Academy is seeking to hire a Human Resources Officer. Working in the Human Resources and General Administration Department, the HR Officer will be responsible for the below duties.
Essential Duties
- Responsible for checking the HR employment email and retrieving applicants’ information as needed in coordination with the HR team.
- Coordinate pre-screening and/or final phone/face-to-face interviews and support all parties with assessments.
- Responsible, along with the HR team, for the recruitment cycle of faculty and staff, in coordination with the relevant deans, heads of department (HOD), directors, or Head of School (HoS), (sourcing, preparing for recruitment fairs, interviewing, testing, cross-referencing, offering, communication, orientation, contracting, maintaining relevant documentation, communication with relevant departments, etc.).
- Maintain the HR database and records in accordance with King’s Academy policies and procedures.
- Follow up with the HR team on contract maturity dates and performance evaluation schedules and support the HR team with contracts and follow up with the contract process.
- Provide administrative support in the various HR functions such as development, performance monitoring, security clearance, HR employment and experience letters, and the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Assist the HR team with new faculty and staff orientation.
- Work and assist in updating the HR system.
- Receive vacation requests and process them and follow up on attendance with various departments.
- Any other additional duties that may be assigned by the Human Resources Manager and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Deputy Head of School for Finance and Operations (DHoSFO).
Reporting Line
The HR Officer reports to the HR Manager.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business management
- At least eight years of relevant HR experience
- Hands-on experience in using digital HR tools and software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent command in both spoken and written English
- Excellent communication abilities
Qualified and interested candidates should apply online (specifying the name of the vacancy mentioned above). Applications should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter, copies of relevant certifications, two to three reference letters, and a reference list including name, position, working relationship with reference, and contact details (email and phone number).
Librarian
Job Overview
King’s Academy is seeking to hire a librarian. Working in the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library, the librarian will be responsible for the below duties.
Essential Duties
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and public in a cooperative effort toward building objectives.
- Conduct different technical librarian duties, from acquisition, cataloguing, classification, checkout, etc.
- Maintain inventories and ensure an accurate inventory of resources, compile statistics and generate reports, as required.
- Conduct administrative duties such as making sure library rules are followed, keeping the area clean and tidy, and all equipment and furniture is in good working condition.
- Provide access and quality library services in response to the information needs of all library users: students, faculty and staff members, parents, and others, and ensure effective use of the facilities and collections through one-on-one or group services.
- Provide a stimulating, helpful environment and a strong program of support for students’ research and the information literacy program, to reinforce the curriculum.
- Teach and provide information literacy and learning skills to students and faculty members for the effective use of library resources and services, and help teachers obtain instructional materials as required.
- Coordinate maintenance issues related to the library building and furniture.
- Keep developing self-technical skills and awareness of current practices and trends, and effectively use training and experience to enhance job knowledge.
- Take an evening shift during the week to supervise the library, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
Reporting Line
The librarian reports to the library director.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in library sciences
- Five to seven years of experience in a school setting
- Ability to work collaboratively with other school community members
Qualified and interested candidates should apply online (specifying the name of the vacancy mentioned above). Applications should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter, copies of relevant certifications, two to three reference letters, and a reference list including name, position, working relationship with reference and contact details (email and phone number).
Senior Accountant
Job Overview
King’s Academy is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant. Working in the Department of Finance and Legal Affairs, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the below duties.
Essential Duties
- Prepare, record, post, follow up and reconcile accounting transactions as assigned by the Finance Director in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare weekly, monthly and periodic reports on a timely basis as per the Finance Department’s shared calendar.
- Record transactions and reconcile credit cards and bank statement entries as assigned by the Finance Director.
- Represent the Finance Department at school functions and perform related tasks as needed.
- Assist in all school periodic and year-end inventories, external audits, and year closing financial activities.
- Review, verify and approve all general procurement transactions to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Review, verify and approve all general stores issuing vouchers to ensure compliance with policies and accurate allocation.
- Maintain a central filing system for all historical financial reports and data backups.
- Assist in preparing and tracking the departmental budgets and cost allocation.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Finance Director or CFO.
Reporting Line
The Senior Accountant reports to the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Head of School for Finance, and the Finance Director.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 7+ years of accounting experience
- Strong financial analysis skills
- Strong reporting skills
- Strong communication skills in Arabic and English, both written and verbal
- Finance certification is a plus
Qualified and interested candidates should apply online (specifying the name of the vacancy mentioned above). Applications should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter, copies of relevant certifications, two to three reference letters, and a reference list including name, position, working relationship with reference, and contact details (email and phone number).