Outreach & Engagement Manager – Dubai Campus

About the role

The Outreach & Engagement Manager will lead the promotion of Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) within the local community, aligning campus activities with community needs and labour market trends. This role works closely with Central Services and external stakeholders to enhance HCT’s visibility and impact.

Key responsibilities

• Implement campus Outreach and Engagement strategic objectives and initiatives.
• Develop and monitor policies, procedures and compliance for the Outreach function.
• Maintain strong communication with Partnership Central Services and community stakeholders such as business associations, government entities, NGOs and social organisations.
• Identify and execute opportunities to promote HCT through events, marketing, alumni networks and public‑private partnerships.
• Align campus programmes with community talent demand and advise management on improvement opportunities.
• Establish and maintain an Outreach and Engagement database covering industry liaison, alumni affairs, events and marketing.
• Network to uncover employment opportunities for HCT graduates.
• Represent HCT at local conferences and events.
• Oversee campus events and marketing activities to ensure consistent messaging and quality standards.
• Negotiate with advertising, marketing and event agencies within budget and central guidelines.
• Coordinate local media involvement in line with communications policies.

Required profile

Required skills