International Programs and Partnerships Officer

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and edit international agreements with university stakeholders and legal advisers.
• Build and manage a global academic partner network and evaluate potential partners against institutional KPIs.
• Organize senior-level delegations and visits and report on partnership performance and value.
• Support joint and dual degree agreements, research collaborations, and faculty mobility programs.
• Maintain partnership databases and contract records and ensure compliance.
• Mentor coordinators, part-time staff, and interns and represent the office at committees, events, and conferences.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, International Business, Higher Education Administration, or a related field is required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least four years of directly relevant experience in international partnerships or program management in higher education is required.
• Experience supervising staff and managing complex projects in cross-cultural environments is required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills are required; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, public speaking, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Knowledge of international higher education systems, rankings, and partnership models is required.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel internationally when required.

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