University Campus Director, Dubai

About the role

A major multi-campus university in the UAE is looking for a Campus Director for its Dubai campus. The campus's mission is to deliver globally accredited, high-quality education to students across the UAE with internationally recognised programs. The Director leads a major expansion agenda, growing the student population by more than three-fold over five years, introducing and managing new undergraduate programs and ensuring full compliance with UAE accreditation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Dubai Campus in line with the university's strategy, ensuring academic quality, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Introduce and oversee new undergraduate programs meeting UAE CAA standards and accreditation requirements.
• Grow the student population from 200 postgraduates to 700 students split between postgraduate and undergraduate programs through recruitment, partnerships and program diversification.
• Plan and implement facility upgrades for undergraduate teaching, labs, student life and campus services.
• Ensure a high-quality student journey with strong support services, engagement activities and academic advising.
• Build relationships with Dubai industries, government bodies and community partners for internships, research and visibility.
• Manage budgets, staffing, compliance and accreditation processes for all programs delivered in Dubai.
• Optimise centralised back-office functions for operational efficiency.

Required profile

• PhD required.
• 10+ years in higher-education leadership, including launching programs, managing growth and overseeing multi-functional teams.
• Strong strategic planning, communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Knowledge of UAE higher-education regulations, accreditation, academic quality assurance and campus operations is preferable.
• Collaborative, student-focused, culturally aware and able to lead major change initiatives.