Director, Graduate Programmes

About the role

Academic City University is recruiting a Director of Graduate Programmes, a senior management position in the Graduate Studies department reporting to the Vice President, Academic Affairs. The Director leads the academic and administrative work behind the university's growing postgraduate portfolio, including master's programmes, STEM-focused postgraduate offerings and Executive Education/short courses, ensuring high academic standards, industry relevance and a strong student experience.

Key responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for all graduate programmes and oversee curriculum development, review and accreditation, and the creation of new degrees.
• Run the Graduate Programmes Office, admissions, student advising and academic records, and coordinate with faculty and department heads.
• Work with faculty on teaching practice, recruit and mentor graduate-level instructors and encourage interdisciplinary teaching and research.
• Build industry and international partnerships, deliver executive education and short courses, and expand mobility and exchange opportunities.
• Support graduate students through advising, professional development and research support, and monitor their feedback.
• Drive enrolment growth, use technology and online/hybrid models, and make decisions based on data.
• Ensure compliance with local and international accreditation requirements and keep accurate reporting.

Required profile

• Degree (PhD or DBA) in a relevant Business and Management discipline, or another discipline aligned with the department's postgraduate offerings.
• Proven senior academic leadership experience (e.g. programme director, department head, dean).
• Understanding of graduate education frameworks, curriculum design and accreditation.
• Experience managing academic programmes and teams.
• Preferred: executive education experience, strong industry networks, research record, and experience with online/hybrid programmes.

Required skills

• Strategic and visionary leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and decision-making ability, partnership building and project management.

To apply, submit a CV and cover letter, the names of three referees, a statement of teaching philosophy and a research statement by email to the university's careers office; evidence of qualifications is checked at the interview stage. The closing date is until the position is filled.