ob Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the University's Student Affairs strategy and annual operating plan.
• Oversee student engagement, wellbeing, retention, and student support initiatives.
• Develop and manage student clubs, societies, events, leadership, volunteering, and campus activities.
• Oversee the Student Council, student representation, complaints, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Strengthen student belonging, satisfaction, progression, and the overall student experience.
• Lead student orientation, international student support, graduation, recognition, and major student events.
• Collaborate with Deans, Academic Affairs, Clinical Affairs, and senior University leadership to address student needs.
• Support students throughout their academic journey, including their transition into clinical education, while coordinating internally with relevant University departments.
• Develop and maintain Student Affairs policies, procedures, KPIs, reports, and budgets.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the Student Affairs team.
• Ensure Student Affairs services and processes align with University policies and internal quality standards.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Education, Student Affairs, Psychology, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–10+ years of higher education experience, with at least 5 years in management/senior leadership.
• Proven experience leading Student Affairs or a significant student services portfolio.
• Strong experience in student engagement, wellbeing, retention, student governance, and student support.
• Experience in a medical or health sciences university is highly desirable.
• UAE/GCC higher education experience is an advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is highly desirable.

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