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<p><h4>Department</h4> <p>Industrial and Mechanical Engineering</p> <h4>Discipline</h4> <p>Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation</p> <h4>Campus</h4> <p>Byblos</p> <h4>Position</h4> <p>Instructor or Professor of Practice</p> <h4>Expected start date</h4> <p>Fall 2026 or Spring 2027</p> <p>The Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering at the Lebanese American University School of Engineering, located in Byblos, Lebanon, invites applications for an Instructor or Professor of Practice position in the broad area of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation.</p> <p>Applications will be reviewed continuously until the position is filled. The expected start date is September 2026 or January 2027. The appointment rank will depend on the candidate’s academic qualifications, professional experience, and demonstrated accomplishments.</p> <p>Candidates must hold a BE/BS degree in engineering and at least a master’s degree in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology management, commercialization, or a closely related field. A doctoral degree is considered an asset but is not required. Candidates should demonstrate substantial professional experience and a record of achievement in technology entrepreneurship, innovation-program development, incubation, startup development, or research commercialization.</p> <p>The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development and operation of the School of Engineering’s entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:</p> <ul> <li>Developing, managing, or contributing substantially to an incubator, accelerator, pre-incubation program, university innovation hub, or technology-transfer initiative</li> <li>Designing and managing structured venture-development pipelines that support teams from idea generation through technical validation, prototyping, market validation, funding readiness, and venture launch</li> <li>Recruiting, selecting, mentoring, and managing cohorts of student or faculty-led innovation teams</li> <li>Preparing student teams for national, regional, and international innovation, entrepreneurship, startup, and engineering-design competitions</li> <li>Coaching teams in prototype refinement, business-model development, market validation, written applications, financial planning, pitch-deck preparation, and live pitching</li> <li>Organizing startup bootcamps, hackathons, demo days, pitch competitions, and industry-sponsored innovation challenges</li> <li>Supporting the commercialization of university research and the development of market-ready technologies</li> <li>Founding, co-founding, advising, or mentoring technology startups</li> <li>Securing proof-of-concept, commercialization, industry-sponsored, or venture-development funding</li> <li>Developing partnerships with industry, investors, alumni, entrepreneurs, accelerators, incubators, innovation hubs, technology-transfer offices, public agencies, and funding organizations</li> <li>Transforming engineering concepts into validated prototypes and minimum viable products</li> <li>Applying design thinking, rapid prototyping, product-development, hardware/software integration, and product-lifecycle principles</li> <li>Assessing technical feasibility, commercial viability, intellectual-property potential, market opportunities, regulatory requirements, risk, valuation, and scaling strategies</li> </ul> <p>The successful candidate will be expected to cultivate an innovation-driven culture within engineering education and to equip students with the skills needed to transform ideas into viable products and ventures. The candidate will mentor students and faculty, supervise entrepreneurship- and commercialization-oriented projects, support engineering capstone teams with venture potential, and help establish a systematic pipeline for identifying and advancing promising innovations.</p> <p>The candidate will also identify suitable competitions, funding opportunities, accelerator programs, and innovation challenges; select and prepare participating teams; and coordinate the development of prototypes, applications, business models, pitch decks, and presentations.</p> <p>Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate or graduate courses in engineering entrepreneurship, innovation management, product development, design thinking, technology commercialization, startup development, or related areas.</p> <p>Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, mentoring, organizational, and partnership-development skills. Evidence of impact—such as incubators or programs established, ventures supported, student teams mentored, competition placements, funding secured, prototypes commercialized, or partnerships developed—will be highly valued.</p> <p>The Lebanese American University is an equal opportunity employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York.</p> <p>Interested candidates should apply electronically with the subject line:</p> <p><strong>SOE Position in Instructor or Professor of Practice in Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation</strong></p> <p>Applications should include the following:</p> <ul> <li>A letter of intent</li> <li>A curriculum vitae</li> <li>A brief portfolio or statement describing relevant accomplishments, including incubators or programs developed, ventures supported, competitions undertaken, funding secured, and ecosystem partnerships established</li> <li>A brief statement outlining the candidate’s proposed approach to developing engineering incubation, venture development, and student competition-readiness activities at LAU</li> <li>The names of three references</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p>The incumbent reports to the assigned Senior TVET Instructor or Deputy Principal of Training Centre as applicable.</p><p>Responsibilities Supports the design and development of learning programmes and curricula including supporting in organizing and conducting occupational and competency analyses within their area of specialization, drafting programme profiles, learning guides and manuals, assessing and integrating new and emerging technologies into the subject specializations, and assisting in integrating career guidance and counselling in the learning programmes. Facilitates the delivery of the school-based and work-based learning programmes assigned to them including designing and preparing training venues, identifying and proper utilizing of the facilities and equipment, selecting the trainees, developing inclusive training (lessons) plans, facilitating and managing learning in classrooms, laboratories, workshops, and workplaces, employing adult learning strategies including integrating trainees with disabilities and special learning needs, and mainstreaming Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) and core skills for life and work in the learning delivery. Designs student assessments both formative and summative assessments, practice-based and knowledge-based skills tests; Develops assessment sheets, grids and inclusive skills assessment implementation plans including assessment of core skills and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH); Conducts knowledge and practice-based assessments and tests according to the assessment implementation plan. Builds linkages with employers, workers, and TVET instructors in their specialisations; Collects and utilises available labour market information (LMI) for their training courses; supports conducting and analysing skills needs and anticipation assessments, employers surveys, trainees and graduate trace studies to identify skills gaps, needs, and mismatches for their learning programmes. Applies quality assurance tools and processes across the training cycle of their training courses according to UNRWA TVET Quality Assurance Framework. Supports TVET greening and digitalization initiatives and activities; Designs and implements green and digital learning programmes; Integrates green and digital skills into their training courses; Develops and facilitates synchronous and asynchronous training sessions. Collaborates with other instructors and staff members in coordinating the teaching and learning process, keeping respectful environment at the Centre, maintaining order and discipline in the Centre, and implementing well-organized co-curricular activities, supporting the design and implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) measures and tools and reports on incidents and risks in the Centre. Performs such other duties as may be assigned</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Competencies UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Following Instructions and Procedures Relating and Networking Creating and Innovating Applying Technical Expertise Planning and Organizing Education A university degree of four years from an accredited educational institution in an approved course of study with major specialization in the field of subject taught. Job - Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience No experience at this entry level of TVET Instructor (Paramadic) - grade 11, is required Applicants are required to mention if they have close relative(s) in UNRWA (mother, father, daughter, son, sister brother), please provide full name(s) and relationship. If applicable, please provide further details below. Applicants are required to mention if they are a Palestine refugee. If yes, please provide your Registration Card Number. Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post. Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A yes answer doesn t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult)</p>

<p>The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum 6 years of professional full-stack software development experience. Strong hands-on experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks. Solid experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs. Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and relational database design. Excellent understanding of software architecture, data modeling, automated testing, debugging, and application performance optimization. Ability to analyze business requirements and proactively identify missing requirements, logical inconsistencies, and edge cases. Experience reviewing and improving AI-generated frontend and backend code. Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 6 years of professional full-stack software development experience.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks.</li><li>Solid experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.</li><li>Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and relational database design.</li><li>Excellent understanding of software architecture, data modeling, automated testing, debugging, and application performance optimization.</li><li>Ability to analyze business requirements and proactively identify missing requirements, logical inconsistencies, and edge cases.</li><li>Experience reviewing and improving AI-generated frontend and backend code.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul><h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Experience within FinTech, Digital Banking, Payments, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), or other regulated industries.</li><li>Experience designing approval workflows, authorization systems, customer onboarding (KYC), organizational hierarchies, or permission management platforms.</li><li>Hands-on experience with React Native mobile application development.</li><li>Experience integrating third-party financial APIs including KYC/AML providers, payment gateways, or card issuing platforms.</li><li>Familiarity with enterprise security principles and modern authentication systems.</li><li>Ability to understand and work with software written in Java, Kotlin, or C# when required.</li></ul><h3>AI-Driven Engineering Experience</h3><ul><li>Daily experience using AI coding assistants such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or similar platforms.</li><li>Strong prompt engineering skills to generate accurate and reliable AI-assisted code.</li><li>Experience reviewing, validating, and correcting AI-generated software.</li><li>The ability to distinguish between technically correct code and business-correct behavior, ensuring every feature meets user expectations and business objectives.</li></ul>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><br>Qureos is revolutionising the way young people learn and work by offering job matching, one-on-one mentorships, and hands-on projects across in-demand fields. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced <strong>Sales Account Executive</strong> to join our team and drive our commercial growth. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a proven track record in sales, responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, leading a high-performing team, and building strong relationships with key clients and partners. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a mission-driven company that is shaping the future of early-career talent.<br> <br> <strong>Responsibilities</strong> <br> <br>* Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve company sales targets and expand our customer base.<br>* Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team, fostering a culture of success and ongoing development.<br>* Identify and pursue new business opportunities with corporate partners, educational institutions, and other relevant organisations.<br>* Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and ensuring their satisfaction.<br>* Oversee the entire sales cycle from lead generation to closing, ensuring a professional and efficient process.<br>* Analyse sales data and market trends to provide accurate forecasting and inform strategic decisions.<br>* Collaborate closely with the marketing and product development teams to ensure our services are aligned with market demands.<br>* Represent Qureos at industry events and conferences to build brand awareness and network with potential clients.<br> <br> <strong>Qualifications</strong> <br> <br>* Proven work experience as a Sales Account Executive or in a similar senior sales role, preferably within the EdTech, HR Tech, or recruitment industry.<br>* A demonstrable track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.<br>* Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.<br>* Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities.<br>* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.<br>* Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools.<br>* A genuine passion for Qureos's mission to empower young professionals.<br>* A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.<br> <br> <strong>Benefits</strong> <br> <br>* A competitive salary and performance-based commission structure.<br>* The opportunity to be a key part of a fast-growing, innovative company making a positive impact.<br>* A collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking work environment.<br>* Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.<br>* Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.<p></p></div></section>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.</p> <p>Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.</p> <h4>What this opportunity involves</h4> <p>While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:</p> <ul> <li>Design and evaluate quarterly business review scenarios — performance vs. benchmark, allocation drift against IPS tolerance bands, and material fund document changes;</li> <li>Create rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting test cases involving cost basis, short-term vs. long-term capital gains, and wash-sale rule application;</li> <li>Develop suitability check cases probing risk tolerance, time horizon, prohibited holdings, and concentration limits against a client's investment policy statement;</li> <li>Construct fee-stack analysis cases: portfolio-weighted expense ratios, advisory fees, and all-in cost comparisons against category benchmarks;</li> <li>Document test cases clearly with verified calculations, policy citations, and correct answers.</li> </ul> <h4>What we look for</h4> <p>This opportunity is a good fit for professionals with a background in investment management, financial advisory, or broader financial services who are open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:</p> <ul> <li>Degree in finance, economics, business administration, accounting, mathematics, statistics, or any related field;</li> <li>2+ years of finance, investment, accounting, or financial services experience;</li> <li>Current or recent experience in advisory and management or adjacent roles;</li> <li>Practical knowledge of portfolio performance analysis, tax-lot accounting, wash-sale rules, and investment policy statement literacy; a CFA, CFP, CPWA, CIMA, or CIPM credential is a strong positive signal;</li> <li>Strong written English (C1+).</li> </ul> <h4>How it works</h4> <p>Apply? Pass qualification(s)? Join a project? Complete tasks? Get paid.</p> <h4>Project time expectations</h4> <p>For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.</p> <h4>Compensation</h4> <p>On this project, contributors can earn up to $50 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.</p> <p>Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.</p></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>At Toters, we are on a mission to be the heartbeat of local economies, driving growth by connecting people with anything they need, fast. We believe in turning big ideas into real-world impact, empowering local businesses and making everyday life easier for our customers. As we scale our Marketplace (Food Delivery) and Fresh (Grocery) businesses across Lebanon, Iraq, and future markets, we are looking for a high-caliber VP Finance to partner closely with the CFO and executive team. This role goes beyond stewardship; it is a strategic leadership position with direct impact on growth, profitability, and geographic expansion. The VP Finance will drive financial excellence across multi-country operations, support complex commercial decision-making, and help shape the next phase of Toters regional journey. Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance &amp; Business Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and business leadership on finance strategy, investments and pricing. Lead financial planning across multiple business models (marketplace &amp; inventory-led grocery) with distinct unit economics. Drive scenario planning and capital allocation decisions across geographies and verticals. Support Strategy team on M&amp;A, partnerships, and new market entry strategies. Operational &amp; Commercial Finance Oversee end-to-end finance operations across countries, including reporting, and performance tracking. Embed a data-driven performance culture, with clear visibility on unit economics (CAC, contribution margins, fulfillment costs, etc.). Partner closely with Operations, Commercial, and Product teams to optimize profitability and customer experience. Lead pricing, promotions, and margin optimization strategies across both food and grocery verticals. Governance, Controls &amp; Risk Management Ensure robust financial controls and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Maintain audit readiness and alignment with international standards and best practices. Proactively manage financial, regulatory, and operational risks in dynamic markets. Team Leadership &amp; Capability Building Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing, regionally distributed finance team. Elevate finance from a support function to a true strategic partner to the business. Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and accountability across markets.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>15+ years of progressive finance experience , including senior leadership roles in high-growth, complex environments. Background in multinationals, top-tier consulting, or leading regional tech / e-commerce / FMCG players. Strong exposure to multi-country operations and scaling businesses across emerging markets. Deep understanding of marketplace and/or inventory-led business models (e-commerce, delivery, retail, or similar). Proven track record in driving profitability, managing complexity, and influencing senior stakeholders. Experience in capital allocation, investment decisions, and strategic finance. Bachelor s degree in Finance/Accounting; MBA, CPA, or equivalent strongly preferred.</p><p>What Sets This Role Apart Direct impact on shaping the financial strategy of a leading regional tech player. Exposure to two distinct and complex business models under one platform. Opportunity to operate across diverse and high-growth markets. A seat at the table in defining Toters next phase of expansion.</p><p></p></section>

<p><br></p><p>The Opportunity The Senior Resource &amp; Client Delivery Manager will play a critical role in ensuring that Aspire has the right people, with the right skills, working on the right priorities at the right time . The role will be responsible for the strategic planning, allocation, development, and performance of technology resources supporting Aspire's portfolio companies globally. You will act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, balancing business demand, resource capacity, employee development, utilization, and delivery requirements across multiple companies and geographies. This role requires someone who can combine strategic resource planning, strong people leadership, client relationship management, operational discipline, and a solid understanding of technology and AI environments.</p><p>Core Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Strategic Resource Planning &amp; Deployment</strong> Own the planning and allocation of technology resources across Aspire's portfolio companies based on business priorities, skills, experience, availability, and development objectives. Ensure resources are deployed effectively across projects and businesses, balancing client demand, utilization, workload, and capacity. Maintain visibility into current and future resource requirements and develop forward-looking capacity and staffing plans. Proactively identify resource gaps, excess capacity, upcoming demand, and potential delivery risks. Facilitate resource sharing across business units to maximize utilization and ensure critical projects have access to the appropriate capabilities. Support onboarding, transitions, reallocations, and offboarding of resources while minimizing disruption to the business.</p><p><strong>International Client &amp; Stakeholder Management</strong> Act as the primary point of contact between Centre of Excellence resources and Aspire's international portfolio companies. Build trusted relationships with Managing Directors, CTOs, technology leaders, product leaders, and other senior stakeholders. Develop a strong understanding of each company's strategy, technology environment, projects, priorities, and future resource requirements. Regularly engage with internal clients to assess resource performance, delivery quality, satisfaction, and evolving needs. Proactively manage and de-escalate concerns related to performance, capacity, communication, delivery, or resource allocation. Negotiate priorities and resource allocation when demand exceeds available capacity. Communicate difficult resourcing decisions clearly and professionally while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.</p><p><strong>People Management &amp; Talent Development</strong> Maintain a strong understanding of each resource's technical capabilities, experience, strengths, career objectives, and development opportunities. Match resources with assignments that balance business needs with professional development and career progression. Conduct regular performance and engagement follow-ups with Centre of Excellence resources. Provide coaching, feedback, and support to help employees improve their performance and develop professionally. Identify performance concerns early and coordinate appropriate improvement actions with relevant leaders. Support succession planning and retention of high-performing and high-potential talent. Promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture across the Centre of Excellence.</p><p><strong>Utilization, Capacity &amp; Performance Management</strong> Monitor utilization, workload, capacity, resource availability, and other key resource management KPIs. Analyze resourcing data and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership. Develop action plans to improve utilization, workload balance, capacity management, and resource effectiveness. Identify resources that are underutilized or overloaded and proactively rebalance workloads. Provide regular reporting and insights on resource demand, capacity, utilization, performance, and upcoming requirements. Use data to support workforce planning and resource investment decisions.</p><p><strong>Technology &amp; AI Capability Development</strong> Maintain a high-level understanding of the technology, software development, AI, and automation initiatives being delivered across Aspire. Understand the capabilities required across areas such as software engineering, AI engineering, data, QA, DevOps, product, and automation. Ensure resource skills remain aligned with Aspire's evolving technology and AI priorities. Identify capability gaps and work with leadership to determine whether they should be addressed through recruitment, training, or internal development. Organize and support technical training, workshops, seminars, certifications, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Promote continuous learning and adoption of emerging AI technologies, development tools, and engineering best practices.</p><p><strong>Recruitment &amp; Workforce Planning</strong> Partner with leadership and recruitment teams to forecast future talent requirements. Participate in identifying, interviewing, and selecting technology and AI talent. Help define hiring priorities based on projected demand, skills gaps, and strategic business needs. Support effective onboarding and integration of new resources into the Centre of Excellence and Aspire portfolio companies.</p><p><strong>Operational Excellence &amp; Continuous Improvement</strong> Continuously improve resource management processes, tools, reporting, and communication practices. Establish scalable processes for resource planning, allocation, performance tracking, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with other leaders to share best practices and improve resource management standards across the organization. Support technology and process improvements that increase visibility, efficiency, and quality of resource deployment. Drive change management initiatives related to new processes, systems, organizational structures, or ways of working.</p><p>What Success Looks Like Success in this role means: The right resources are consistently assigned to the right business priorities. Centre of Excellence utilization and productivity remain at healthy levels. Portfolio company leaders view the Centre of Excellence as a trusted technology partner. Resource performance issues and client concerns are identified and resolved quickly. Capacity and hiring requirements are anticipated rather than reacted to. High-performing resources are retained, developed, and given meaningful career opportunities. Technology and AI capabilities continuously evolve with the needs of Aspire's businesses. Leadership has clear visibility into resource capacity, utilization, performance, and future demand.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>8+ years of experience in resource management, workforce planning, technology consulting, engineering operations, professional services, delivery management, or similar environments.</li><li>Strong experience managing or deploying technology professionals across multiple clients, projects, or business units.</li><li>Significant experience working with international clients and stakeholders, ideally across North America, Europe, the Middle East, or other global markets.</li><li>Strong understanding of resource management principles, including capacity planning, forecasting, utilization, workload balancing, deployment, and workforce planning.</li><li>Experience working with technical teams such as Software Engineers, AI Engineers, Data Engineers, QA, DevOps, Product Managers, and other technology professionals.</li><li>Good understanding of modern software development environments, AI, Generative AI, and automation technologies.</li><li>Excellent people management, coaching, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Strong client-facing presence with the ability to establish credibility and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, including the ability to handle difficult conversations and competing priorities.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to independently manage and resolve escalations while maintaining professionalism and empathy.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting resource management KPIs and translating data into actionable recommendations.</li><li>Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgment, with a clear understanding of the commercial and operational impact of resourcing decisions.</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, decentralized, international, and matrix-driven environment.</li><li>Comfortable managing ambiguity, multiple priorities, and tight deadlines.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accountability, confidentiality, and follow-through.</li><li>Proven ability to drive process improvements and change management initiatives.</li></ul>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>Toloka AI supports frontier model post-training by building domain-specific reinforcement learning environments, tasks, and evaluation frameworks designed by real practitioners.</p> <p>Mindrift, powered by Toloka — a leading enterprise AI and machine learning data partner since 2014 — connects top domain experts with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Backed by Toloka’s deep expertise in scalable data generation, crowd technology, and applied ML systems, Mindrift enables experts to shape how next-generation generative models learn, reason, and perform.</p> <p>We are launching a management consulting domain focused on translating real-world consulting engagements into structured learning environments for advanced AI systems. To do this credibly, we are assembling a team of strategy consultants from top-tier firms who can convert authentic project experience into end-to-end examples — from problem structuring and work planning to analysis, synthesis, and client-ready recommendations.</p> <p>You will join a growing team of consultants from leading strategy firms shaping how AI learns high-level business reasoning.</p> <p><strong>Important:</strong> This role is exclusively for consultants with direct experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm. If you do not have hands-on project experience at one of the firms listed below, please do not apply. This requirement ensures the domain is built by practitioners trained to the highest standards of structured problem-solving and client delivery.</p> <p><strong>Eligible firms:</strong> McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain & Company, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Monitor Deloitte (Deloitte S&C), EY-Parthenon, Kearney, and Strategy& (PwC).</p> <h4>Who we’re looking for</h4> <p>Consultants with 3+ years of experience at one of the firms listed above, with hands-on project experience in:</p> <ul> <li>Structuring ambiguous client problems into workable analytical plans</li> <li>Building financial models, market analyses, or synthesized findings from messy inputs</li> <li>Producing client-ready deliverables under time pressure</li> <li>Forming and defending recommendations under uncertainty</li> </ul> <p>No deep technical background is required — we will onboard you on the lightweight tools involved.</p> <h4>What you’ll do</h4> <ul> <li>Build realistic consulting project environments — create detailed project scenarios grounded in real engagement dynamics: industry context, financials, constraints, conflicting inputs, and incomplete information.</li> <li>Design structured consulting tasks for AI agents — break projects into discrete tasks that mirror real consulting work: market sizing, commercial due diligence, cost optimization, growth strategy, operational diagnosis, benchmarking, and more.</li> <li>Define evaluation criteria and quality standards — develop grading frameworks, evaluation rubrics, and golden-answer solutions for each task, used to train and calibrate an LLM-based grading system that evaluates AI outputs at scale.</li> </ul> <p>This is a remote, project-based, individual-contributor role focused on analytical design and evaluation.</p> <h4>Skills & requirements</h4> <ul> <li>3+ years at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Monitor Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, or Strategy&</li> <li>Strong structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven thinking</li> <li>Ability to translate vague problems into clear analytical steps and deliverables</li> <li>High attention to logical consistency and output quality</li> <li>Independent, self-directed working style</li> <li>Clear written English (B2+)</li> </ul> <h4>Compensation</h4> <p>On this project, contributors can earn up to $60 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.</p> <p>Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>Toloka AI supports frontier model post-training by building domain-specific reinforcement learning environments, tasks, and evaluation frameworks designed by real practitioners.</p> <p>Mindrift, powered by Toloka — a leading enterprise AI and machine learning data partner since 2014 — connects top domain experts with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Backed by Toloka’s deep expertise in scalable data generation, crowd technology, and applied ML systems, Mindrift enables experts to shape how next-generation generative models learn, reason, and perform.</p> <p>We are launching a management consulting domain focused on translating real-world consulting engagements into structured learning environments for advanced AI systems. To do this credibly, we are assembling a team of strategy consultants from top-tier firms who can convert authentic project experience into end-to-end examples — from problem structuring and work planning to analysis, synthesis, and client-ready recommendations.</p> <p>You will join a growing team of consultants from leading strategy firms shaping how AI learns high-level business reasoning.</p> <p><strong>Important:</strong> This role is exclusively for consultants with direct experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm. If you do not have hands-on project experience at one of the firms listed below, please do not apply. This requirement ensures the domain is built by practitioners trained to the highest standards of structured problem-solving and client delivery.</p> <p><strong>Eligible firms:</strong> McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain & Company, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Monitor Deloitte (Deloitte S&C), EY-Parthenon, Kearney, and Strategy& (PwC).</p> <h4>Who we’re looking for</h4> <p>Consultants with 3+ years of experience at one of the firms listed above, with hands-on project experience in:</p> <ul> <li>Structuring ambiguous client problems into workable analytical plans</li> <li>Building financial models, market analyses, or synthesized findings from messy inputs</li> <li>Producing client-ready deliverables under time pressure</li> <li>Forming and defending recommendations under uncertainty</li> </ul> <p>No deep technical background is required — we will onboard you on the lightweight tools involved.</p> <h4>What you’ll do</h4> <ul> <li>Build realistic consulting project environments — create detailed project scenarios grounded in real engagement dynamics: industry context, financials, constraints, conflicting inputs, and incomplete information.</li> <li>Design structured consulting tasks for AI agents — break projects into discrete tasks that mirror real consulting work: market sizing, commercial due diligence, cost optimization, growth strategy, operational diagnosis, benchmarking, and more.</li> <li>Define evaluation criteria and quality standards — develop grading frameworks, evaluation rubrics, and golden-answer solutions for each task, used to train and calibrate an LLM-based grading system that evaluates AI outputs at scale.</li> </ul> <p>This is a remote, project-based, individual-contributor role focused on analytical design and evaluation.</p> <h4>Skills & requirements</h4> <ul> <li>3+ years at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Monitor Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, or Strategy&</li> <li>Strong structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven thinking</li> <li>Ability to translate vague problems into clear analytical steps and deliverables</li> <li>High attention to logical consistency and output quality</li> <li>Independent, self-directed working style</li> <li>Clear written English (B2+)</li> </ul> <h4>Compensation</h4> <p>On this project, contributors can earn up to $60 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.</p> <p>Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Job description</h4> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Lebanon, OH<br> <strong>Employment type:</strong> 1st shift, full-time, direct hire</p> <h4>Job brief</h4> <p>Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a quality engineer for our client. This role involves developing sampling procedures, inspection methods, and training materials, while ensuring compliance with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and TS16949 standards. Responsibilities include overseeing product testing, analyzing data, improving processes, leading 5S initiatives, and managing discrepant material procedures.</p> <h4>What’s a typical day like?</h4> <ul> <li>Devise sampling procedures and design and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.</li> <li>Work independently in establishing programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.</li> <li>Work independently in the development and implementation of methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material, and devise methods to assess cost and responsibility.</li> <li>Direct workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.</li> <li>Be proactively involved and initiate activity in the improvement process and promote its use within the facility.</li> <li>Compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.</li> <li>Actively participate in and lead continuous improvement and 5S activities.</li> <li>Be fluent in systems such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and QS9000/TS16949 requirements.</li> <li>Possess a proficient working knowledge of SPC and MSA.</li> <li>Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts while performing duties.</li> </ul> <h4>What are the requirements of the job?</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 4-8 years of relevant experience.</li> <li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.</li> <li>Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.</li> <li>Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.</li> <li>Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.</li> <li>Proficiency in quality engineering tools and methods (e.g., geometric dimensioning, statistical analysis, seven tools of quality).</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate in both written and oral forms with others.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li> <li>Regularly required to stand or sit; walk; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and use hands and arms to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.</li> <li>Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li> <li>Specific vision abilities required to perform mechanical inspections include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.</li> <li>The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud.</li> <li>Required to wear additional safety equipment in other areas, which may require medical certification.</li> </ul> <h4>How to apply and next steps?</h4> <p>Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within one business day.</p> <h4>About Kable Workforce Solutions</h4> <p>For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.</p> <p>We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.</p> <p>Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.</p> <p>This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Job description</h4> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Lebanon, OH<br> <strong>Employment type:</strong> 1st shift, full-time, direct hire</p> <h4>Job brief</h4> <p>Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a quality engineer for our client. This role involves developing sampling procedures, inspection methods, and training materials, while ensuring compliance with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and TS16949 standards. Responsibilities include overseeing product testing, analyzing data, improving processes, leading 5S initiatives, and managing discrepant material procedures.</p> <h4>What’s a typical day like?</h4> <ul> <li>Devise sampling procedures and design and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.</li> <li>Work independently in establishing programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.</li> <li>Work independently in the development and implementation of methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material, and devise methods to assess cost and responsibility.</li> <li>Direct workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.</li> <li>Be proactively involved and initiate activity in the improvement process and promote its use within the facility.</li> <li>Compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.</li> <li>Actively participate in and lead continuous improvement and 5S activities.</li> <li>Be fluent in systems such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and QS9000/TS16949 requirements.</li> <li>Possess a proficient working knowledge of SPC and MSA.</li> <li>Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts while performing duties.</li> </ul> <h4>What are the requirements of the job?</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 4-8 years of relevant experience.</li> <li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.</li> <li>Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.</li> <li>Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.</li> <li>Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.</li> <li>Proficiency in quality engineering tools and methods (e.g., geometric dimensioning, statistical analysis, seven tools of quality).</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate in both written and oral forms with others.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li> <li>Regularly required to stand or sit; walk; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and use hands and arms to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.</li> <li>Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li> <li>Specific vision abilities required to perform mechanical inspections include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.</li> <li>The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud.</li> <li>Required to wear additional safety equipment in other areas, which may require medical certification.</li> </ul> <h4>How to apply and next steps?</h4> <p>Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within one business day.</p> <h4>About Kable Workforce Solutions</h4> <p>For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.</p> <p>We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.</p> <p>Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.</p> <p>This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Description<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Reports to:<\/strong> Executive Assistant<br>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Remote (International)<br>\n<strong>Compensation:<\/strong> $500 \u2013 $750\/month<br>\n<strong>Level:<\/strong> Entry-level<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Please read this full job post before you apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you thrive on solving problems and figuring out the possible... and impossible?<br>\nDo you like to research tried and true solutions on the web and then adapt those solutions to make anything you do more optimal, efficient, and doable?<br>\nYou'll read web pages, books, watch videos... whatever it takes... to gain what you need to quickly solve a problem. Every day.<br>\nThat's just who you are and how you get stuff done.<br>\nThen this might be the perfect position for you.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Role<\/h4>\n<p>We are hiring a Virtual Admin Assistant to support our EA & Talent Acquisition Lead as a direct proxy. This is a high-trust, high-accountability support role. You will be plugged into the operational backbone of a fast-moving agency and expected to learn quickly, execute reliably, and grow into broader ownership over time.<\/p>\n<p>This role sits at the intersection of Executive Operations, HR & Talent Acquisition, Finance Administration, and Property Management. Your goal over 90 days is to absorb every task and process so that you can handle them independently \u2014 freeing the EA to lead on CEO strategy and Talent Acquisition.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Responsibilities<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Executive & Administrative Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage G-Drive: organize folders, name documents correctly, maintain version control<\/li>\n<li>Update and maintain the Asana Operations Task Board \u2014 keeping all tasks current, correctly categorized, and properly assigned<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate system access: set up and revoke tool access (Fathom, ClickFunnels, QuickBooks, etc.) as directed<\/li>\n<li>Handle QuickBooks Online admin tasks: send documents to Unloop, organize financial records, basic data entry<\/li>\n<li>Insurance admin: tracking renewals, coordinating paperwork, flagging upcoming deadlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Finance & Data<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calculate and track the CEO's time burn rate by category based on calendar and briefing data<\/li>\n<li>Build and maintain Google Sheets trackers for financial tracking, expense logging, and reporting<\/li>\n<li>Support coordination: scheduling, note-taking, task follow-up with external stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Assist with bank account reconciliation tracking and flagging discrepancies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>HR & Talent Acquisition Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Filter and screen resumes in Workable: move candidates through stages, apply the Priority Funnel, flag qualified applicants<\/li>\n<li>Conduct phone screens when the EA is unavailable \u2014 following scripted criteria and submitting written evaluations<\/li>\n<li>Maintain and update the weekly TA reporting tracker: Time to Hire, Cost per Hire, Pipeline Health scores<\/li>\n<li>Help run MVP calls: prep notes, send follow-ups, log outcomes in Asana<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with hiring managers: send interview links, schedule WHO interviews, follow up on feedback<\/li>\n<li>Support onboarding and offboarding logistics: send system access checklists, track form completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Property Management Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Track rental income and flag any delinquencies within 48 hours<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with third-party vendors (landscapers, contractors, plumbers): get quotes, schedule visits, confirm completion<\/li>\n<li>Log all maintenance expenses in Stessa with receipts within 48 hours of purchase<\/li>\n<li>Monitor utility bills across all 4 properties and flag upcoming due dates 7 days in advance<\/li>\n<li>Assist with property documentation: refinancing paperwork, insurance coordination, lease renewals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Who Are We?<\/h4>\n<p>Client Accelerators is the \"go to\" company for coaches, consultants, experts, and authors who want to achieve sustained growth through paid acquisition channels like YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Google.<\/p>\n<p>We were the 207th fastest growing company on the Inc 5000 list last year, and have had record growth for an advertising agency, growing an incredible 2,574% over the past 3 years.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve been able to have this record growth because of the incredible results we\u2019ve been able to get for our clients, which has allowed us to speak on stages all over the world on our strategies and tactics to doubling, tripling or even 10x their profits by working with us.<\/p>\n<p>We take a hands-on approach to growing each client we bring in by scripting all of their creatives, video production, tracking, and running their ads on these channels to hit agreed upon targets.<\/p>\n<p>Our proven approach has allowed us to spend over $150 million and generate over $300 million in verified sales in the past 5 years. Currently, our company is focused on founder-led businesses across the e-learning, SaaS, and service-based internet space.<\/p>\n<p>We believe great people are at the center of every successful business. Employees are provided a full suite of benefits, including competitive compensation, healthcare, unlimited paid time off, and access to world-class training material.<\/p>\n<p>What makes Client Accelerators so different? For one, our founder, Mike Buontempo, is a consultant himself, who has been consulting with different companies and entrepreneurs for the past 13 years.<\/p>\n<p>Our vision is to attract and hire the very best people to help our clients grow profitably and systematically through paid media.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Client Accelerators Core Values<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>We are problem solvers: If you spot a problem in our company or a client\u2019s company, provide a solution. There are millions of problems, and not as many problem solvers, be the solution.<\/li>\n<li>Open Source Code: We share what\u2019s working with everyone.<\/li>\n<li>Empty The Bucket: Picture this, if you just spent two hours cleaning your car, you put all of the cleaning materials away, but you notice you missed a spot. What do you do? You go back, get everything back out, and complete the job to perfection.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019re a \u201cTEAM\u201d not a family: Leaders at CA hire, develop, and cut smartly, so we have superstars at every position.<\/li>\n<li>Ownership Thinking: Going out of your way to make sure your actions and the actions of your peers are in the best interest of the company.<\/li>\n<li>Being The Best: Mastering your domain so you\u2019re the best in the world at it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Requirements<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1-2 years of experience in administrative, operations, or coordination support roles<\/li>\n<li>Extremely organized \u2014 you don't let things fall through the cracks<\/li>\n<li>Detail-oriented \u2014 you double-check your work before submitting<\/li>\n<li>Strong written communicator \u2014 you write clearly and professionally in English<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable with Google Sheets \u2014 you can build simple trackers, use formulas, and present data cleanly<\/li>\n<li>Proactive \u2014 you flag issues before they become problems and suggest solutions<\/li>\n<li>Discreet \u2014 you will handle sensitive financial, HR, and personal data; confidentiality is non-negotiable<\/li>\n<li>Self-managed \u2014 you can prioritize and execute without constant hand-holding<\/li>\n<li>Quick learner \u2014 you document processes and replicate them independently after being shown once<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Tools You\u2019ll Work With<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Asana \u2014 task and project management<\/li>\n<li>Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, Calendar)<\/li>\n<li>Workable \u2014 applicant tracking system<\/li>\n<li>Stessa \u2014 property financial tracking<\/li>\n<li>QuickBooks Online \u2014 basic financial data entry<\/li>\n<li>Slack \u2014 team communication<\/li>\n<li>Fathom \/ Zoom \u2014 meeting recording and coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>What Success Looks Like in 90 Days<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>You own G-Drive maintenance, Asana Ops Task Board, and access coordination without reminders<\/li>\n<li>You can screen resumes and submit evaluations in Workable independently<\/li>\n<li>You have logged 100% of property expenses in Stessa on time for two consecutive months<\/li>\n<li>The EA has offloaded 30+ hours\/week of tasks to you and trusts you to handle them without supervision<\/li>\n<li>Zero missed deadlines on any assigned task<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Benefits<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited PTO<\/li>\n<li>Great career growth opportunity - You\u2019ll be working with \u201cA\u201d players in Operations, Sales, Creative, and Media Buying<\/li>\n<li>Clear growth path<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><p><\/p>

<p><h4>Department</h4> <p>Industrial and Mechanical Engineering</p> <h4>Discipline</h4> <p>Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation</p> <h4>Campus</h4> <p>Byblos</p> <h4>Position</h4> <p>Instructor or Professor of Practice</p> <h4>Expected start date</h4> <p>Fall 2026 or Spring 2027</p> <p>The Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering at the Lebanese American University School of Engineering, located in Byblos, Lebanon, invites applications for an Instructor or Professor of Practice position in the broad area of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation.</p> <p>Applications will be reviewed continuously until the position is filled. The expected start date is September 2026 or January 2027. The appointment rank will depend on the candidate’s academic qualifications, professional experience, and demonstrated accomplishments.</p> <p>Candidates must hold a BE/BS degree in engineering and at least a master’s degree in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology management, commercialization, or a closely related field. A doctoral degree is considered an asset but is not required. Candidates should demonstrate substantial professional experience and a record of achievement in technology entrepreneurship, innovation-program development, incubation, startup development, or research commercialization.</p> <p>The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development and operation of the School of Engineering’s entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:</p> <ul> <li>Developing, managing, or contributing substantially to an incubator, accelerator, pre-incubation program, university innovation hub, or technology-transfer initiative</li> <li>Designing and managing structured venture-development pipelines that support teams from idea generation through technical validation, prototyping, market validation, funding readiness, and venture launch</li> <li>Recruiting, selecting, mentoring, and managing cohorts of student or faculty-led innovation teams</li> <li>Preparing student teams for national, regional, and international innovation, entrepreneurship, startup, and engineering-design competitions</li> <li>Coaching teams in prototype refinement, business-model development, market validation, written applications, financial planning, pitch-deck preparation, and live pitching</li> <li>Organizing startup bootcamps, hackathons, demo days, pitch competitions, and industry-sponsored innovation challenges</li> <li>Supporting the commercialization of university research and the development of market-ready technologies</li> <li>Founding, co-founding, advising, or mentoring technology startups</li> <li>Securing proof-of-concept, commercialization, industry-sponsored, or venture-development funding</li> <li>Developing partnerships with industry, investors, alumni, entrepreneurs, accelerators, incubators, innovation hubs, technology-transfer offices, public agencies, and funding organizations</li> <li>Transforming engineering concepts into validated prototypes and minimum viable products</li> <li>Applying design thinking, rapid prototyping, product-development, hardware/software integration, and product-lifecycle principles</li> <li>Assessing technical feasibility, commercial viability, intellectual-property potential, market opportunities, regulatory requirements, risk, valuation, and scaling strategies</li> </ul> <p>The successful candidate will be expected to cultivate an innovation-driven culture within engineering education and to equip students with the skills needed to transform ideas into viable products and ventures. The candidate will mentor students and faculty, supervise entrepreneurship- and commercialization-oriented projects, support engineering capstone teams with venture potential, and help establish a systematic pipeline for identifying and advancing promising innovations.</p> <p>The candidate will also identify suitable competitions, funding opportunities, accelerator programs, and innovation challenges; select and prepare participating teams; and coordinate the development of prototypes, applications, business models, pitch decks, and presentations.</p> <p>Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate or graduate courses in engineering entrepreneurship, innovation management, product development, design thinking, technology commercialization, startup development, or related areas.</p> <p>Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, mentoring, organizational, and partnership-development skills. Evidence of impact—such as incubators or programs established, ventures supported, student teams mentored, competition placements, funding secured, prototypes commercialized, or partnerships developed—will be highly valued.</p> <p>The Lebanese American University is an equal opportunity employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York.</p> <p>Interested candidates should apply electronically with the subject line:</p> <p><strong>SOE Position in Instructor or Professor of Practice in Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation</strong></p> <p>Applications should include the following:</p> <ul> <li>A letter of intent</li> <li>A curriculum vitae</li> <li>A brief portfolio or statement describing relevant accomplishments, including incubators or programs developed, ventures supported, competitions undertaken, funding secured, and ecosystem partnerships established</li> <li>A brief statement outlining the candidate’s proposed approach to developing engineering incubation, venture development, and student competition-readiness activities at LAU</li> <li>The names of three references</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Organization: STOOS CONSULTING Country: Lebanon Type: Expert Roster / Consultancy Opportunities Application Modality: Rolling applications</p><p>STOOS works with humanitarian and development partners to design, implement, assess and strengthen programmes that support income generation, market access, employability, enterprise development, skills building and economic resilience for vulnerable communities. In Lebanon, economic empowerment programming is shaped by prolonged economic crisis, reduced household purchasing power, high unemployment, informal work, pressure on public services, displacement, and limited access to sustainable income opportunities. STOOS is seeking experts who can support practical, inclusive and market-responsive interventions targeting vulnerable Lebanese households, Syrian refugees, Palestinian refugees, women, youth, persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups .</p><p>Priority Areas of Expertise</p><p>1. Livelihoods and Economic Recovery Experts may support programmes related to household economic strengthening, income generation, livelihood recovery, resilience-based livelihoods, cash-for-work, employment-intensive activities, and livelihoods linked to food security, protection, shelter, WASH and social cohesion.</p><p>2. Employment Promotion and Job Readiness This includes labour market assessments, skills gap analysis, job readiness training, employability skills, career counselling, job matching, employer engagement, private sector mapping, internships, apprenticeships and youth transition-to-work support.</p><p>3. TVET and Market-Based Skills Development STOOS is seeking experts with experience in vocational training design, curriculum development, competency-based training, training of trainers, institutional support to TVET centres, and market-relevant trades such as solar energy, ICT, construction, food processing, hospitality, tailoring, mechanics, agriculture, care services, logistics and maintenance .</p><p>4. MSME Development and Business Coaching Experts may support MSME assessments, business plan development, enterprise coaching, start-up support, incubation, business acceleration, marketing, financial management, customer relations, grant follow-up, and support to informal, home-based, women-led and youth-led businesses.</p><p>5. Women s and Youth Economic Empowerment STOOS is interested in specialists who can support women-led enterprises, youth entrepreneurship, safe access to income opportunities, mentorship models, peer learning, and economic empowerment approaches linked to protection, GBV risk mitigation and social inclusion.</p><p>6. Market Assessment and Value Chain Analysis This includes rapid market assessments, value chain analysis, private sector mapping, buyer-supplier linkages, market feasibility studies, and identification of viable income-generating activities across different Lebanese regions.</p><p>7. Financial Inclusion and Access to Capital Experts may support financial literacy, household budgeting, savings groups, community-based lending, microenterprise financing, investment readiness, small grant mechanisms, and access to finance for women, youth, refugees and informal enterprises.</p><p>8. Agriculture, Food Systems and Rural Livelihoods This includes smallholder farmer support, cooperative strengthening, agro-processing, food preservation, packaging, marketing, climate-resilient agriculture, water-efficient production, farmers markets and rural enterprise development.</p><p>9. Green Jobs and Climate-Sensitive Livelihoods STOOS is seeking expertise in solar energy livelihoods, renewable energy, waste management, recycling, circular economy initiatives, climate-smart agriculture, green MSMEs and energy efficiency for small businesses and community facilities.</p><p>10. Digital Livelihoods and E-Commerce Relevant expertise includes digital skills training, online work readiness, e-commerce, social media marketing, ICT-based employment, digital entrepreneurship and remote income opportunities for youth, women and small businesses.</p><p>11. Social Enterprises, Cooperatives and Community-Based Businesses This includes cooperative development, community kitchens, food production groups, women-led collectives, social enterprise models, refugee-host community economic cooperation, and inclusive business models for persons with disabilities and marginalized groups.</p><p>12. Monitoring, Learning and Programme Quality Experts may support outcome monitoring, post-training monitoring, business performance tracking, beneficiary follow-up, learning reports, tool development, reporting templates and evidence-based recommendations for economic empowerment programmes.</p><p>Core Responsibilities</p><p>Selected experts may be engaged to:</p><ul><li>Conduct economic assessments, labour market studies, market mapping and value chain analysis .</li><li>Design and deliver training curricula, toolkits, coaching packages and enterprise development manuals .</li><li>Facilitate technical training, business coaching, mentorship and institutional capacity building.</li><li>Support MSMEs, cooperatives, TVET centres, municipalities, local NGOs and community-based structures.</li><li>Develop livelihood pathways for women, youth, refugees, persons with disabilities and vulnerable households .</li><li>Facilitate private sector engagement, job matching, market linkages and employer networks.</li><li>Support small grant schemes, business incubation and post-grant follow-up.</li><li>Integrate gender equality, youth inclusion, disability inclusion, protection mainstreaming, safeguarding and conflict sensitivity into economic empowerment programming.</li><li>Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, learning and impact reporting.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Residence in Lebanon and strong understanding of the Lebanese humanitarian and development context.</li><li>Fluency in Arabic ; strong English is highly desirable; French is an advantage.</li><li>A degree or professional qualification in Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Agriculture, Engineering, TVET, Finance, Social Sciences or a related field .</li><li>Minimum 5 7 years of relevant experience in economic empowerment, livelihoods, TVET, MSME development, entrepreneurship, employment promotion, market systems, financial inclusion or local economic recovery.</li><li>Experience working with INGOs, UN agencies, local NGOs, municipalities, donors, private sector actors, cooperatives or TVET institutions .</li><li>Strong skills in facilitation, training delivery, coaching, stakeholder engagement, analysis and reporting.</li></ul><p>STOOS is particularly interested in experts with demonstrated experience supporting programmes for vulnerable Lebanese communities, Syrian refugees, Palestinian refugees, women, youth, persons with disabilities, informal workers and crisis-affected households . Applicants should be able to work in multi-stakeholder environments and provide support that is field-oriented, market-informed, inclusive, ethical and responsive to local economic realities .</p><p></p></section>

<p><h4>About the company</h4> <p>IBC Group is an industrial solutions provider specializing in advanced metal coatings, component repair, and performance engineering. We partner with manufacturers to extend the life of critical equipment, improve performance, and solve challenges related to wear, corrosion, and durability. Our capabilities include a wide range of thermal spray and performance coating technologies, supported by metallurgical expertise to ensure solutions meet demanding specifications. From restoring worn components to enhancing new parts, our work helps customers reduce downtime and improve reliability across a variety of industries. IBC Group operates focused on leveraging advanced surface engineering solutions globally.</p> <p>IBC Group is an equal opportunity employer. Full-time employees qualify for additional benefits like medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off (i.e. vacation), and retirement savings options.</p> <h4>Essential duties and responsibilities</h4> <p><strong>Strategic execution:</strong> Communicate and execute company strategic goals and objectives.</p> <p><strong>Technical & operational leadership:</strong> Provide technical and operational leadership across engineering, production, quality, and business development. Act as the primary technical authority for the company's thermal spray applications and component dimensional restoration, ensuring all work is technically sound, properly planned, and executed efficiently in accordance with company standards and customer requirements.</p> <p><strong>Project & group coordination:</strong> Coordinate and direct projects, plan technical activities, and ensure successful execution of work and programs. Engage with other IBC Group technical and support staff as needed.</p> <p><strong>Commercial & RFQ evaluation:</strong> Review incoming work including RFQs, contract requirements, and customer requests to ensure proper technical fit, scope, accurate industrial job costing/pricing for variable repair geometries, and scheduling before acceptance. Manage customer portals and interact directly with customers as needed.</p> <p><strong>Relationship management:</strong> Interact and build ongoing relationships with company, IBC Group customers, sponsors, and community partners.</p> <p><strong>Production alignment:</strong> Participate in production and planning meetings to communicate priorities, schedules, and expectations, ensuring alignment between technical requirements and daily operations.</p> <p><strong>Financial accountability:</strong> Monitor financial performance including P&L, job profitability, backlog, and pipeline to ensure the business operates in a highly profitable, sustainable, and commercially independent manner.</p> <p><strong>Budgeting & planning:</strong> Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, bids, contracts, and proposals, and make recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, and operational needs based on business conditions.</p> <p><strong>CapEx ownership:</strong> Recommend and support procurement of capital equipment and technical resources, subject to company approval authority, budget limits, and applicable purchasing policies.</p> <p><strong>Technical & methodological oversight:</strong> Review technical work, reports, and methodologies to ensure accuracy, compliance, and sound engineering practices. Provide technical guidance on production, engineering, and R&D activities as required.</p> <p><strong>Knowledge codification & SOPs:</strong> Lead the extraction and transition of historical technical knowledge into codified manufacturing routes, job routers, and robust standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure repeatable shop-floor quality.</p> <p><strong>Subsurface & finishing operations:</strong> Oversee associated mechanical manufacturing and finishing operations critical to component repair, including pre-machining inspection, chemical stripping, masking, grit blasting, and precision post-coat grinding/machining to tight dimensional blueprint tolerances.</p> <p><strong>Team development:</strong> Assist in hiring, training, mentoring, timecard oversight, performance reviews, and corrective actions of team members, helping to ensure personnel follow procedures, policies, and performance expectations.</p> <p><strong>Executive reporting:</strong> Meet regularly with executive management to review performance, current contracts, risks, and future opportunities.</p> <p><strong>Administration & recordkeeping:</strong> Perform administrative duties as required, including approving expenditures, reviewing reports, monitoring project activity, and ensuring proper documentation and recordkeeping.</p> <p><strong>Quality & compliance audits:</strong> Follow and enforce all applicable ISO9001, AS9100, internal quality policies, OSHA safety regulations, and company safety policies. Ensure the facility and production team operate in constant compliance and are prepared for customer-specific or industry-specific technical audits.</p> <p><strong>Leadership support:</strong> Complete additional tasks or projects as assigned by company leadership.</p> <h4>Job requirements</h4> <p><strong>Citizenship status:</strong> Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Due to potential access to export-controlled technical data, candidate must qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined under applicable export control laws, including ITAR/EAR, or otherwise be authorized to access such data under applicable law.</p> <p><strong>Education:</strong> Must have a bachelor's degree in materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or industrial engineering.</p> <p><strong>Thermal spray expertise:</strong> Minimum 5–10 years of hands-on or supervisory experience specifically within thermal spray coating technologies (including HVOF, plasma spray, flame spray, and arc spray) and industrial component salvage/repair operations is highly desirable.</p> <p><strong>Operations experience:</strong> Must have 5–10 years of relevant operations management experience, preferably overseeing an autonomous business unit or standalone profit center. Experience with thermal spray and manual machining in a production environment is a plus.</p> <p><strong>Project management:</strong> Must have a minimum of 5–10 years of direct project management experience.</p> <p><strong>Leadership & communication:</strong> Must have demonstrated leadership experience and excellent communication skills.</p> <p><strong>Analytical capabilities:</strong> Must be detail-oriented to understand complex systems, as well as capable of utilizing advanced mathematics for process and coating parameter development.</p> <p><strong>CAD competency:</strong> Solidworks or equivalent 3-D modeling software experience is required.</p> <p><strong>Software proficiency:</strong> Must have a strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of products (Office, Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).</p> <p><strong>Reporting:</strong> Must have the proven ability to write professional-level, highly technical reports.</p> <p><strong>Advanced work:</strong> Previous experience in industrial R&D and/or government contract work is a plus.</p> <p><strong>Machining & metrology knowledge:</strong> Demonstrated familiarity with precision conventional/CNC machining, industrial metrology instruments, and cylindrical/surface grinding techniques required to finish hard thermal spray surfaces.</p> <p><strong>Regulated data handling:</strong> Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance protocols and the secure management of controlled technical data packages.</p> <p><strong>Pre-employment screening:</strong> All employment at IBC is conditional upon successful results from background and drug testing.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>About the company</h4> <p>IBC Group is an industrial solutions provider specializing in advanced metal coatings, component repair, and performance engineering. We partner with manufacturers to extend the life of critical equipment, improve performance, and solve challenges related to wear, corrosion, and durability. Our capabilities include a wide range of thermal spray and performance coating technologies, supported by metallurgical expertise to ensure solutions meet demanding specifications. From restoring worn components to enhancing new parts, our work helps customers reduce downtime and improve reliability across a variety of industries. IBC Group operates focused on leveraging advanced surface engineering solutions globally.</p> <p>IBC Group is an equal opportunity employer. Full-time employees qualify for additional benefits like medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off (i.e. vacation), and retirement savings options.</p> <h4>Essential duties and responsibilities</h4> <p><strong>Strategic execution:</strong> Communicate and execute company strategic goals and objectives.</p> <p><strong>Technical & operational leadership:</strong> Provide technical and operational leadership across engineering, production, quality, and business development. Act as the primary technical authority for the company's thermal spray applications and component dimensional restoration, ensuring all work is technically sound, properly planned, and executed efficiently in accordance with company standards and customer requirements.</p> <p><strong>Project & group coordination:</strong> Coordinate and direct projects, plan technical activities, and ensure successful execution of work and programs. Engage with other IBC Group technical and support staff as needed.</p> <p><strong>Commercial & RFQ evaluation:</strong> Review incoming work including RFQs, contract requirements, and customer requests to ensure proper technical fit, scope, accurate industrial job costing/pricing for variable repair geometries, and scheduling before acceptance. Manage customer portals and interact directly with customers as needed.</p> <p><strong>Relationship management:</strong> Interact and build ongoing relationships with company, IBC Group customers, sponsors, and community partners.</p> <p><strong>Production alignment:</strong> Participate in production and planning meetings to communicate priorities, schedules, and expectations, ensuring alignment between technical requirements and daily operations.</p> <p><strong>Financial accountability:</strong> Monitor financial performance including P&L, job profitability, backlog, and pipeline to ensure the business operates in a highly profitable, sustainable, and commercially independent manner.</p> <p><strong>Budgeting & planning:</strong> Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, bids, contracts, and proposals, and make recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, and operational needs based on business conditions.</p> <p><strong>CapEx ownership:</strong> Recommend and support procurement of capital equipment and technical resources, subject to company approval authority, budget limits, and applicable purchasing policies.</p> <p><strong>Technical & methodological oversight:</strong> Review technical work, reports, and methodologies to ensure accuracy, compliance, and sound engineering practices. Provide technical guidance on production, engineering, and R&D activities as required.</p> <p><strong>Knowledge codification & SOPs:</strong> Lead the extraction and transition of historical technical knowledge into codified manufacturing routes, job routers, and robust standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure repeatable shop-floor quality.</p> <p><strong>Subsurface & finishing operations:</strong> Oversee associated mechanical manufacturing and finishing operations critical to component repair, including pre-machining inspection, chemical stripping, masking, grit blasting, and precision post-coat grinding/machining to tight dimensional blueprint tolerances.</p> <p><strong>Team development:</strong> Assist in hiring, training, mentoring, timecard oversight, performance reviews, and corrective actions of team members, helping to ensure personnel follow procedures, policies, and performance expectations.</p> <p><strong>Executive reporting:</strong> Meet regularly with executive management to review performance, current contracts, risks, and future opportunities.</p> <p><strong>Administration & recordkeeping:</strong> Perform administrative duties as required, including approving expenditures, reviewing reports, monitoring project activity, and ensuring proper documentation and recordkeeping.</p> <p><strong>Quality & compliance audits:</strong> Follow and enforce all applicable ISO9001, AS9100, internal quality policies, OSHA safety regulations, and company safety policies. Ensure the facility and production team operate in constant compliance and are prepared for customer-specific or industry-specific technical audits.</p> <p><strong>Leadership support:</strong> Complete additional tasks or projects as assigned by company leadership.</p> <h4>Job requirements</h4> <p><strong>Citizenship status:</strong> Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Due to potential access to export-controlled technical data, candidate must qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined under applicable export control laws, including ITAR/EAR, or otherwise be authorized to access such data under applicable law.</p> <p><strong>Education:</strong> Must have a bachelor's degree in materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or industrial engineering.</p> <p><strong>Thermal spray expertise:</strong> Minimum 5–10 years of hands-on or supervisory experience specifically within thermal spray coating technologies (including HVOF, plasma spray, flame spray, and arc spray) and industrial component salvage/repair operations is highly desirable.</p> <p><strong>Operations experience:</strong> Must have 5–10 years of relevant operations management experience, preferably overseeing an autonomous business unit or standalone profit center. Experience with thermal spray and manual machining in a production environment is a plus.</p> <p><strong>Project management:</strong> Must have a minimum of 5–10 years of direct project management experience.</p> <p><strong>Leadership & communication:</strong> Must have demonstrated leadership experience and excellent communication skills.</p> <p><strong>Analytical capabilities:</strong> Must be detail-oriented to understand complex systems, as well as capable of utilizing advanced mathematics for process and coating parameter development.</p> <p><strong>CAD competency:</strong> Solidworks or equivalent 3-D modeling software experience is required.</p> <p><strong>Software proficiency:</strong> Must have a strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of products (Office, Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).</p> <p><strong>Reporting:</strong> Must have the proven ability to write professional-level, highly technical reports.</p> <p><strong>Advanced work:</strong> Previous experience in industrial R&D and/or government contract work is a plus.</p> <p><strong>Machining & metrology knowledge:</strong> Demonstrated familiarity with precision conventional/CNC machining, industrial metrology instruments, and cylindrical/surface grinding techniques required to finish hard thermal spray surfaces.</p> <p><strong>Regulated data handling:</strong> Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance protocols and the secure management of controlled technical data packages.</p> <p><strong>Pre-employment screening:</strong> All employment at IBC is conditional upon successful results from background and drug testing.</p></p><p></p>