Admissions & recruitment support
Keep candidate activity moving through busy recruitment periods.
- Candidate interviews and follow-up
- Application and interview coordination
- Admissions campaign tracking
- Applicant communications and reporting
HIGHER EDUCATION · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Extra capacity.
Experienced hands.
Real progress.
Flexible project and operational support for higher education teams with more to deliver than time to do it.
From an admissions peak to a new programme launch, I help you move the work forward — on-site, hybrid or remotely.
Find the support you need15+ years of international experienceEngineering MSc · MBA · PMP®English & FrenchHigher education experience
HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOUR TEAM
One reliable professional.
Several ways to support your team.
For universities, business schools and higher education institutions that need skilled help for a defined piece of work.
Programme & operational coordination
Bring structure and follow-through to the work behind the student experience.
- Programme launch coordination
- Schedules, actions and stakeholder follow-up
- Events and academic initiative support
- Temporary support during team transitions
International projects & partnerships
Connect people, priorities and next steps across institutions and borders.
- International initiative coordination
- Partner and stakeholder communications
- Mobility and collaboration project support
- Progress tracking and management reporting
Processes, systems & projects
Translate a practical need into organised work and clearer ways of operating.
- Project planning and delivery follow-up
- Process mapping and documentation
- Digital tool rollout coordination
- Requirements gathering and team support
SOUND FAMILIAR?
“We know what needs doing.
We just need someone who can take it on.”
A backlog to clear. A colleague’s absence to cover. A project that keeps slipping. Start with the work you need done; we’ll agree a focused, realistic assignment.
Discuss your assignmentA SIMPLE WAY TO WORK TOGETHER
The right support.
For the time you need it.
Experienced support can be practical and accessible. The scope, working pattern and fee are agreed around your actual needs.
Tell me what needs moving
Together, we clarify your priorities, deadlines and where your team needs capacity.
Agree a clear assignment
Defined deliverables, a workable schedule and a transparent fee before work starts.
Get the work moving
I work with your team, keep you updated and leave you with clear documentation and a practical handover.
Short-term assignmentsPart-time supportOn-site · Hybrid · Remote
THE PERSON BEHIND FLOW LIVING CONSULTING
Marie-Catherine
Egan
International experience.
A hands-on approach.
An engineer, MBA graduate and PMP®-certified professional with 15+ years of international experience — including several years working directly within higher education.
From 2022 to 2025, I led international development activities at ISEN, a French graduate engineering school, across a broad range of academic, strategic and operational projects: developing new international programmes from concept through curriculum design and implementation, expanding international opportunities, building and managing institutional partnerships, coordinating student events and mobility, resolving individual student situations, and conducting admissions interviews.
This experience gave me a strong understanding of how higher-education institutions operate at different levels — from the practical realities of student-facing activities and day-to-day operations to high-sensitivity strategic projects conducted directly with board-level members and senior leadership. It strengthened my ability to adapt quickly, navigate complex situations, communicate with very different stakeholders and find practical solutions while keeping broader institutional objectives in sight.
My wider career in project management, technology and digital transformation brings another layer of expertise: the ability to turn objectives into action and drive work through to delivery. I bring strong skills in planning and execution, budget and timeline management, stakeholder engagement, team coordination, risk and crisis management, communication, problem-solving and decision-making — with a consistent focus on delivering tangible results and value.
Having both studied and worked in Dubai, I also know the UAE environment first-hand, alongside professional experience across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. I am used to working across cultures, organisations and professional environments, and to adapting quickly to new contexts.
In 2026, I founded Flow Living Consulting to bring this experience together in a flexible model designed for higher education, providing experienced, adaptable support when institutions need additional capacity, without the commitment of a permanent hire or the complexity of a large consultancy.
Dubai-based · English & French · On-site across the UAE or remote
Engineering MSc · ISENMBA · Hult, DubaiPMP® certified
Engagement & Pricing
Flexible support, structured around your needs.
Support can be arranged for a few days, for a defined project, or as recurring part-time capacity over a longer period. Engagements can be remote, on-site across the UAE, or a combination of both, depending on the assignment.
From a few days of additional capacity to ongoing part-time support, the engagement can be structured around what your institution actually needs.
A FEW PRACTICAL DETAILS
Before we start.
Can you help with a small assignment?
Yes. A defined task, a short busy period or a few days of coordination can be a good starting point. The assignment does not need to be a large project.
What if we're not exactly sure about the scope?
That’s absolutely fine. You don’t need a fully defined brief before getting in touch. Tell me what needs to move, where the pressure is or what outcome you’re trying to achieve, and we can define the right scope and level of support together.
Can you work with our team on-site?
Yes. On-site, hybrid and remote arrangements are possible, depending on location, scope and availability. We agree the working pattern together.
How quickly can you get started?
I can often mobilise quickly, depending on current availability. Urgent and short-notice assignments are welcome — whether you are dealing with an unexpected absence, a sudden increase in workload, a time-sensitive project or an operational issue requiring immediate support. Where availability allows, support can sometimes start within 24–48 hours.
Larger assignments requiring preparation can be planned around your institution's timeline.
Can you work alongside our existing team?
Absolutely. I can work independently on a defined assignment or integrate directly with your existing team, depending on what is most useful. I am comfortable adapting to existing processes, tools and ways of working, and collaborating with stakeholders at different levels across the institution.
Do you provide teaching or academic advice?
I am available to deliver courses, modules, workshops and guest sessions for universities and higher-education institutions in areas aligned with my professional expertise, including project management, professional and cross-cultural communication, stakeholder management, international environments, digital transformation and professional skills.
I do not provide academic or pedagogical consultancy as a specialist academic adviser. My work is grounded in professional practice and hands-on higher-education experience, and I am happy to discuss teaching assignments where that experience can bring practical value to students.
LET’S MOVE THE WORK FORWARD
What could your team
use a hand with?
Tell me what you need done, your timeline and where you’re based.
A complimentary 1-hour initial meeting can be arranged online or on-site in Dubai to discuss your needs and explore the right scope of support.