Learning Lead - Middle East Region

at  Endless Studios

Location: Candidate should be based in or able to relocate to Abu Dhabi or nearby commute
Type: Full Time

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field to the position. Graduate education in the field is a strong plus.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior education leadership role, especially with online learning communities or platforms, a game design or production role, or a combination of the two: industry experience is a plus, educational experience is a plus, recognizing that throughout Endless Studios we all have different backgrounds and experiences transcending both games and education in varying proportion;
• A personal passion for games, as well as a literacy of gaming history, genres, etc.;
• A personal passion for learning, empowering the next generation, and seeing technology as a platform for creativity;
• Ability to design and implement curriculum in in the disciplines of game-making in a team-based, collaborative setting, and to manage iteration and continual improvement of same;
• Strong track record of successfully leading and managing teams in delivering education and design programs;
• Proven experience in building and managing relationships with schools, governments, funding agencies, organizations and other stakeholders relative to both in-person and on-line modalities and operations;
• Strong understanding of 21st century computing and creative skills and the ability to translate this into educational programs at multiple levels from beginners through pre-professional;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Excitement at the prospect of working in a rapidly-evolving environment, start-up experience a plus;
• Experience in the Middle East is a strong preference.
  Travel:
  International travel is required, both within the region and occasionally to meetings and retreats globally.
  Salary and Compensation:
  Compensation will be commensurate with experience and background, and competitive in the region. Please include expectations and requirements in your application.
  Relocation Package:
  For applicants not currently in-region, a relocation package will be negotiated in terms of reasonable costs for moving, family travel, corporate housing during an initial start-up phase, realtor recommendations and staff advice on regional communities, and visa application and processing support. We are committed to bringing the right talent to the region to succeed.

• Leading and managing a team of game design and development mentors (both full and part-time, both in-and-out-of-region) in delivering quality educational programs, experiences, and activities to schools and organizations in the region, as well as on a direct-to-consumer basis and just-in-time learning;
• Providing training, support and guidance to mentors to ensure consistent delivery of educational programs;
• Mentoring, developing, and running in-person and online programs;
• Providing evaluation and quality assurance for both programs and personnel running these programs, and constantly improving outcomes for the learners;
• Serving as a chief point of contact, building relationships with schools, government, organizations, and other stakeholders to increase engagement and participation and expand the company’s reach;
• Leading curriculum design in game making in concert with the global team under the direction of the Chief Learning Officer, engaging with and operationalizing program assessment activities, and preparing and delivering reports on regional programs;
• Ensuring that all educational programs are aligned with the company’s mission and values, and meet the needs of our learners, our partners, and our program sponsors;
• Collaborating with the internal team to ensure seamless integration of educational programs with the company’s products and services.