Dual Degree And New International Program Development Officer

Ajman University; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates seeks a dynamic professional to lead marketing and program development for Dual Degrees. You will design recruitment strategies, coordinate with colleges, and manage Student Programs and Events Coordinators to drive student pipelines through full product and sales lifecycles.

The role requires collaboration across offices, budget oversight, and leadership of operations in student-facing activities, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, International Studies, or related field.
• 5+ years relevant experience in marketing, program management, curriculum development.
• Experience in designing student programs and curriculum development and managing complex projects in higher education.
• Experience supervising teams and department workflows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed internal and external market analysis to design product and recruitment strategy.
• Work with AU colleges to identify target programs and partner institutions for development of Dual Degrees and other new programs with an appealing offer for AU students.
• Manage Student Programs Coordinator and Events Coordinator
• Generate student interest and demand for Dual Degree programs and meet KPIs for this activity, generating and managing student pipelines through full product and sales lifecycle.
• Coordinate budget and product P&L for all marketing and promotional activities.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and analyses, prepare presentations, and promotional materials.
• Serve as main contact for all Dual Degrees and allocated programs
• Liaise with AU offices for streamlined processes and program delivery
• Manage and develop operations and staff in student facing activities.

Skills

Org & time mgmt

Sales pipeline

English comms

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Evening/weekend work

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, International Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed internal and external market analysis to design product and recruitment strategy.
• Work with AU colleges to identify target programs and partner institutions for development of Dual Degrees and other new programs with an appealing offer for AU students.
• Manage Student Programs Coordinator and Events Coordinator
• Generate student interest and demand for Dual Degree programs and meet KPIs for this activity, generating and managing student pipelines through full product and sales lifecycle.
• Coordinate budget and product P&L for all marketing and promotional activities.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and analyses, prepare presentations, and promotional materials.
• Serve as main contact for all Dual Degrees and allocated programs
• Liaise with AU offices for streamlined processes and program delivery
• Manage and develop operations and staff in student facing activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, International Studies, or related field
• 5+ years relevant experience in marketing, program management, curriculum development
• Experience in designing student programs and curriculum development and managing complex projects in higher education
• Experience supervising teams and department workflows

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• proficiency and energy in driving sales pipelines to increase student participation.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal abilities in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital platforms
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and support travel activities and needed

Working Conditions

• Office-based with occasional evening/weekend work
• May involve accompanying student tours

Supervision

• Reports to: Director, Office of International Academic Affairs
• Subordinates: Events Coordinator, Student Programs Coordinator, interns periodically.