Assistant Program Director - Dubai

About TKS TKS is the world's top human accelerator for the next generation of activators, scientists, and inventors ages 13-17 years old. Our mission is to train unicorn people to impact billions. We're not just an education company; we're an olympic-level training program to train young, ambitious minds to change the world. With students and alumni from over 500 cities, and in-person programs in New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Dubai, Vancouver, and Calgary. Our alumni have started venture-backed companies, performed cutting-edge research, presented at the world's largest conferences, and are creating solutions to tackle important problems like maternal mortality, cancer, and energy access.

Role Overview Program Directors are responsible for running the 10-month TKS program for 120 students from across the world. Our directors have a passion for working with young people, coaching, unlocking potential, want to make a difference in the world, and have unique backgrounds/experiences.

What you'll be doing:

Program Leadership: Lead and deliver weekly sessions, ensuring a high-quality program experience, with support from a co-director.

Student Mentorship: Have 1on1s with your students to provide mentorship, guidance, and feedback - especially on their projects.

Design Real-Time Workshops and Sessions: This role requires you to stay hyper-informed on real world news, breakthroughs as they happen in real time, and technological advancements in order to design relevant content for the students to learn.

Facilitate Deep Discussions: Learn about global problems through our curriculum and facilitate discussions on the future, including philosophical and economic implications.

Global Community Building: Foster an engaging and inclusive global community and culture that supports collaboration and innovation within the program.

What we're looking for:

Experience: 6+ years of professional work experience in consulting, engineering, startups, or product management.

Leadership Skills: Leadership experience, including managing teams, mentoring individuals, and driving organizational success.

Program Expertise: Experience in designing and implementing engaging programs or initiatives, with a track record of driving impact and innovation.

Next Steps:

Apply to the role.

We'll reach out to you within 5 days to schedule an interview.

If you're a good fit, you'll get an offer!