The Executive Director provides administrative leadership in support of the faculty, such as recruitment, selection, appointment, development and evaluation. In collaboration with the colleges, academic departments and international area studies and thematic studies centers, those responsibilities include facilitation of faculty research, external funding and identification of strategic partners for collaborative research and outreach in the Gulf region.
With the assistance of the MSU Dubai chief operating officer, the Executive Director develops the academic budget for approval by the Dean and manages its subsequent implementation.
The Executive Director represents MSU Dubai and the university in local and regional external affairs, engages with local and regional leadership and oversees MSU Dubais outreach agenda to ensure that its programs meet community needs.
The successful candidate for this 3-year appointment will have a terminal degree, administrative or managerial experience in U.S. higher education, and experience in the Gulf region, familiarity with U.S. public higher educational institutions and eligibility for a faculty appointment in an MSU academic department. Other requirements include strong communication, team-building and presentation skills and a willingness to travel on behalf of the university and MSU Dubai.
Michigan State University is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
MSU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
