President

The Mission of the American University in Dubai is to serve as a culturally diverse learning community committed to the pursuit of knowledge through excellence in teaching and scholarly and creative endeavor, leading to students' academic, personal and professional success, as well as the advancement of society. AUD's operations and development are guided by its ten core values as per the website https://aud.edu/university-overview/why-study-at-aud/

The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher education founded in 1995, accredited in the US by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education. Moreover, AUD has specialized accreditation at program levels that further distinguish its degrees as per the website https://aud.edu/university-overview/accreditations/

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS
o Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated record of executive level, line-management achievements in higher education and/or educationally-related enterprise(s)
o Energetic visionary/strategic thinker with a positive reputation for working successfully with internal and external constituencies in a culturally diverse environment
o Excellent financial management skills
o Exemplary communication skills honed among a wide variety of audiences
o Love and passion for creating environments that foster student success Coachable PhD degree preferred

VALUE-ADDED ATTRIBUTES
o Management experience matured in the Arab world Knowledge of accreditation processes and experience as an institutional liaison with compliance and regulatory bodies Understanding of and appreciation for a culture of entre- and intrapreneurship

NOMINATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS
The Governing Board will begin reviewing applications immediately and until the position is filled. Applicants should adhere to following guidelines:
o Submit current resume/vitae and letter of interest articulating relevant experience
o Submit contact information for 3-5 references from previous direct supervisors
o Submit all letters of inquiry or interest, nominations or referrals by postal mail or electronically in confidence to:

Ms. Tala Makhlouf
governingboard@aud.edu
American University in Dubai
P.O. Box 28282, Dubai, U.A.E.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview.