Executive Engagement Senior Manager

Job Purpose:

The Senior Manager of Executive Engagement is responsible for managing and coordinating high-level engagement activities and international affairs initiatives that support university leadership’s strategic objectives. This role focuses on facilitating executive-level relationships, developing global initiatives, and identifying international collaboration opportunities across academic, industry, and government sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Engagement Coordination

• Coordinate and facilitate high-level engagement activities for university leadership.
• Research and assess presidential and senior executive engagement for international and strategic meetings.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and strategic collaboration opportunities recommendations for executive engagements.
• Ensure seamless execution of high-profile meetings, visits, and international delegations.

International Affairs Management

• Lead international affairs initiatives and global outreach programs.
• Develop and implement strategies for international relationship building.
• Coordinate with international partners, embassies, and government agencies.
• Manage university representation at international conferences and forums.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Identify and engage with key external stakeholders who can support university establishment, development, and growth.
• Develop and maintain active, long-term relationships with strategic partners.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities and follow-up communications.
• Manage relationship databases and stakeholder mapping initiatives.

Opportunity Identification and Development

• Identify potential international and local opportunities for research, academic, and core education program partnerships.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies for new partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate with PAAR Office on incoming international requests and opportunities.
• Develop partnership proposals and strategic recommendations.

Other Duties

• Perform all other duties as reasonably directed by the line manager that are commensurate with these functional objectives.

Academic Qualification:

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

Professional Experience:

Essential

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in international affairs, executive support, strategic partnerships, or higher education administration.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder, and cross-functional projects, including contract negotiation, legal documentation, and risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated track record in developing and implementing programs, building high-level stakeholder relationships, and advancing institutional objectives.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, and project management skills, with success in aligning initiatives with global higher education systems and international markets (preferably in technology or AI fields).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across diverse and multicultural environments, with strong cultural competency and international perspective.
• Proficiency in partnership management systems, databases, and data-informed decision-making, with advanced analytical and reporting skills.
• High attention to detail in managing documentation, correspondence, and evaluation of executive engagements and partnerships.
• English working proficiency.

Preferred

• Familiarity with UAE/GCC educational and regulatory frameworks.