Job Title : Executive Director of Graduate Studies
Institution : American University in the Emirates (AUE)
Reporting To : Vice President for Research
Position Overview
The American University in the Emirates (AUE) seeks an experienced and visionaryExecutive Director of Graduate Studiesto lead, develop, and enhance the quality and impact of the University’s graduate programs. This role provides strategic direction, academic oversight, and administrative leadership for all Master's and Doctoral programs, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, regulatory requirements, and international standards.
The Executive Director is responsible for academic policy development, student lifecycle management, faculty coordination, and research integration. A key function of this position is to cultivate a supportive, innovative, and globally engaged graduate education environment through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including colleges, industry, alumni, and government bodies.
Key Responsibilities
Policy, Compliance, and Accreditation
Graduate Program Oversight
Student Support and Services
Research, Reporting, and Data Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Faculty Engagement
Supervisory Responsibilities
Required Qualifications and Experience
Skills and Competencies
To Apply :
Interested candidates must submit their CV along with a link or file of their portfolio. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About American University in the Emirates (AUE) :
The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications from well-qualified candidates for a range of faculty and administrative positions. AUE is located in Dubai Intl. Academic City.
AUE is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation and growth, where your expertise and aspirations find a welcoming environment.
At AUE, we believe Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success
AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges : College of Law, College of Education, College of Design, College of Business Administration, College of Media and Mass Communication, College of Engineering and Technology and College of Security and Strategic Studies. Each college boasts unique strengths and prestigious accreditations, reflecting our commitment to providing a world-class education.
The American University in the Emirates is accredited bySACSCOC(the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels
The American University in the Emirates is officially licensed to operate as a higher education institution and all its programs are accredited byCAA(the Commission for Academic Accreditation), Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates.
TheCollege of Business Administrationis a proud member ofAACSB(The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business),and its degree programs (Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Sport Management) are accredited byAACSB) as of 2022.
The Bachelor of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Technologyis accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission ofABET.
NASAD(The National Association of Schools of Art and Design) has granted the Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, and Bachelor of Science in Animation in theCollege of Design, the designation of Substantial Equivalency with accredited programs in the United States.
AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges : College of Law, College of Education, College of Design, College of Business Administration, College of Media and Mass Communication, College of Engineering and Technology and College of Security and Strategic Studies. Each college boasts unique strengths and prestigious accreditations, reflecting our commitment to providing a world-class education.
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Executive Director • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates