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About the Role
Sharjah Council for Higher Education seeks an Academic Expert to provide advisory support to senior leadership, prepare studies and analyses, and contribute to policy development. Requires a Master's or PhD and 10+ years in quality assurance or higher education management.
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Responsibilities
- Provide specialized advisory support to senior leadership through preparation of studies, analyses, and recommendations
- Contribute to review and development of legislative, regulatory, and operational frameworks
- Evaluate impact of policies and strategic initiatives
- Lead and support strategic planning initiatives for the higher education sector
- Align higher education institutions' strategies with Council's strategic objectives
- Contribute to development of academic programs and foster innovation
- Support development of academic and research talent
- Oversee data management and institutional analytics for evidence based policymaking
- Monitor performance indicators and ranking frameworks
Requirements
- Master's degree or PhD in Quality Management, Higher Education, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance, academic accreditation, higher education management, or related field
- Ability to provide specialized advisory services and strategic recommendations
- Advanced expertise in strategic consulting and evidence based recommendations
- Strong skills in conducting studies, research, and policy analysis
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills in both Arabic and English
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Job Description
- The Academic Expert provides specialized advisory support to senior leadership.
- Prepares studies, analyses, and recommendations for decision making and institutional performance.
- Contributes to review and development of legislative, regulatory, and operational frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support strategic planning initiatives for the higher education sector.
- Align higher education institutions’ strategies with the Council’s strategic objectives.
- Contribute to the development of academic programs and foster innovation.
- Support the development of academic and research talent.
- Oversee data management and institutional analytics.
- Monitor performance indicators and ranking frameworks.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Quality Management, Higher Education, or a related field.
Experience Required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance, academic accreditation, higher education management, or a related field.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to provide specialized advisory services and strategic recommendations.
- Advanced expertise in strategic consulting and evidence based recommendations.
- Strong skills in conducting studies, research, and policy analysis.
- Ability to analyze data and derive strategic insights.
- Sound knowledge of legislation, policies, governance frameworks.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and change management.
- Ability to develop and oversee strategic initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and partnership building.
- Advanced skills in preparing reports and executive presentations.
- Excellent communication in both Arabic and English.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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