Director Of International Academic Affairs
United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Report to: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Subordinates: 4
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategic Leadership & Policy Development: Develop and implement internationalization strategies aligned with the university's mission, ensuring effective policies, structures, and processes to support global engagement.
- Partnership Development: Lead and oversee the establishment of strategic partnerships with international institutions to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, joint and dual-degree programs, and research collaborations, among other initiatives. Additionally, oversee the evaluation, activation, and ongoing management of these partnerships to ensure alignment with institutional goals and long-term sustainability.
- Student Mobility Programs: Develop and manage strategies and oversee the operations for inbound and outbound student mobility programs. This includes inbound short-term programs, visiting students, and student exchange programs, as well as study abroad programs (Outbound) such as faculty-led study abroad programs, internships abroad, and international service-learning or research opportunities.
- Joint/Dual Programs: Lead the development of joint/dual-degree programs, transfer agreements and other academic agreements, overseeing both their establishment and the recruitment of AU students for outbound opportunities through these programs
- Faculty & Research Engagement: Support faculty involvement in international research initiatives, funding opportunities, and global academic partnerships, and manage the faculty exchange program.
- Financial & Administrative Management: Oversee budgets and resources related to international academic initiatives while ensuring efficiency and sustainability.
- Institutional Representation & Advocacy: Represent the university in international forums and promoting global engagement efforts.
- External Funding & Resource Development: Secure external funding to support student, staff, and faculty mobility, as well as international teaching, research initiatives, and academic collaborations.
- Promote latest regional and global trends in programs and teaching approaches
- Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
- At least 5 years of experience in international education, preferably in an academic institution
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including strategic planning, budgeting, and team building.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of international education policies, practices, and trends.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance issues in international education.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders.
- Experience in managing international partnerships and collaborations.
- Familiarity with international student and scholar services, study abroad programming, and international partnership development.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Understanding of the political, economic, social, and cultural contexts in which international academic programs operate.
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to international education.
- Ability to collaborate with academic units, faculty, and staff to integrate international education into the curriculum and co-curricular activities.
- Knowledge of risk management, safety, and emergency protocols for international travel and programming.
- Familiarity with best practices in assessment and evaluation of international academic programs and services.
- Proficiency in a second language would be an advantage.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- The position requires occasional travel domestically and internationally for professional development, partnership development, or program implementation.
- Working hours may be irregular and may include evenings and weekends to accommodate meetings with international partners or students, program implementation, or other events.
Report to: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Subordinates: 4
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Job IdJD1842627
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationUnited Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned