Senior Director, Dean's Office & Strategic Operations

United Arab Emirates University; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Management Team member to oversee the administrative and operational aspects of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences. The ideal candidate will manage HR, finance, and strategic planning, ensuring services align with core teaching, research, and clinical activities. Candidates must have a Master’s and preferably a PhD in a related field along with 15+ years of academic administration experience, ideally in a medical environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in academic administration, preferably in a medical or health sciences institution.
• Strong background in higher education administration including HR, finance, and strategy.
• Comprehensive understanding of Western higher education governance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation and submission of the Annual CMHS Operating Budget.
• Prepare, implement and monitor systems for the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff.
• Oversee the efficient office administration of CMHS.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Analysis Skills

Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills

Computer proficiency

Leadership

Critical Thinking and Evaluation

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration or relevant field

PhD in Education Leadership or a related field

Tools

SPSS

MySQL

MS Access

Advanced Excel

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Management Team member to oversee the administrative and operational aspects of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences. The ideal candidate will manage HR, finance, and strategic planning, ensuring services align with core teaching, research, and clinical activities. Candidates must have a Master’s and preferably a PhD in a related field along with 15+ years of academic administration experience, ideally in a medical environment.