Associate Dean - International Affairs

Gulf Medical University is seeking an experienced higher education professional to lead the University’s global academic partnerships, international programs and support studentprogression and international mobility.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and management of international pathway, articulation, transfer, and twinning program.Develop and maintain partnerships with international universities and educational institutions.Lead the negotiation and implementation of academic partnership agreements.Coordinate international student admissions, credit transfers, academic progression, and student mobility pathways.Ensure seamless collaboration with Deans, Admissions, Registrar, Marketing, and International Affairs teams.Monitor program performance, identifying trends and supporting initiatives to enhance student experience and institutional internationalization.Ensure compliance with University, regulatory, accreditation, and academic quality requirements.Identify opportunities to expand international partnerships and strengthen the University’s global presence.Education

• Medically qualified professionals with doctorate/highest professional degree in any discipline.Experience
• 8–10 years of relevant higher education experience.
• Strong experience in international partnerships, pathway, articulation, twinning program.
• Experience in developing and managing international university partnerships.
• Knowledge of credit transfer, student progression, and academic quality assurance.
• Prior leadership/management experience in higher education preferred.Skills & Competencies
• International higher education and partnership management.
• Strategic planning and internationalization.
• Partnership development and negotiation.
• Academic program and pathway management.
• Stakeholder and relationship management.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural skills.
• Quality assurance and compliance.