Role start date: September 2025.

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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.

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Role Overview We’re looking for a high-energy, detail-obsessed Assistant Program Director to help us crush program operations. You’ll be the organizational backbone of the TKS Dubai program handling logistics, communications, scheduling, and keeping the program experience seamless for students, parents, and partners.

Responsibilities

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• Logistical Execution: Coordinate program logistics including events, conferences, speaker series, company tours (eg. Google, Microsoft, Huawei, DXB), and special experiences.
• Speaker & Event Coordination: Book and manage guest speakers. Last year we had speakers from Visa, IBM, Canva, Microsoft, Careem, Amazon, and more!
• Stakeholder Communications: Manage timely, professional, and upbeat communications via email, Slack, and other channels with mentors, parents, students, and partners like Dubai Future Foundation.
• On-the-Ground Energy: Bring high energy and positivity into TKS Dubai, ensuring everyone feels welcomed, excited, and supported. We love high energy people!
• Scheduling & Admin: Maintain program calendars, coordinate with venues, and ensure everything is ready before each session.
• Student Experience Support: Be the go-to person for student questions, resource sharing, and quick problem-solving during the program.
• Application Support: Assist in the student recruitment processes. This includes reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and hosting information sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–6 years in program coordination, event management, or operations - preferably in education, tech, or high-growth organizations.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage details, deadlines, and moving parts without dropping the ball.
• Communication: High-energy, people-oriented communicator with excellent written and verbal skills (especially on Slack, email, and in person).

Traits That Will Make You Thrive Here

• You’re energized by working with ambitious students and passionate parents.