Strategic Director, Professional & Continuing Education

Zayed University; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salaries in the U

Cash housing

Annual vacation airline tickets for员工及

Educational subsidies for children

Healthcare for employee and sponsored

Job summary

Zayed University is seeking a seasoned leader to direct the Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) activities in Dubai. You will steer strategic planning, programme development, business growth, and stakeholder engagement to align with market demand and university policies.

Responsibilities include leading strategy, budget management, partnerships, and the delivery of short courses, certifications, and hybrid learning models while ensuring quality and compliance across all PaCE activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; 15+ years of experience with at least 10 years in a managerial role.
• Professional certifications in a relevant field are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the department strategy aligned with Zayed University's objectives.
• Oversee KPI performance and drive improvements to support strategic goals.
• Manage budget allocation and ensure adherence to approved plans.
• Lead business development to expand professional training services and partnerships.
• Direct delivery of PaCE programs, including short courses, certifications, and hybrid models.
• Coordinate with external experts to maintain high-quality content.
• Develop and maintain a central training catalog and LMS infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance through documentation, reporting, and QA across PaCE activities.
• Support faculty and student participation in entrepreneurial training and incubator programs.

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Zayed University is seeking a seasoned leader to direct the Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) activities in Dubai. You will steer strategic planning, programme development, business growth, and stakeholder engagement to align with market demand and university policies.

Responsibilities include leading strategy, budget management, partnerships, and the delivery of short courses, certifications, and hybrid learning models while ensuring quality and compliance across all PaCE activities.