Dean of Graduate StudiesNEOM

Job Description
Overview
Position
Dean of Graduate Studies
Job Code
Reports to
Provost
Direct Reports
Division/Section
NEOM U
Department
Provost
Sector
ERI
Job Family
Role Purpose
Learning, research, discovery, and innovation across diverse disciplines will form the core of NEOM U's mission. NEOM U's Colleges, Schools, Divisions, and Institutes will be intricately woven into this fabric of knowledge. The role of the Founding Dean of Graduate Studies is pivotal in this journey. They must be a passionate, visionary, and inspirational leader who deeply believes in the potential of convergent learning and research. This leadership role provides exciting opportunities for an ambitious and collaborative individual to develop a clear research vision that is consistent with the mission of the NEOM U while leading and elevating the university's interdisciplinary research activities across a diverse array of programs, ideas, and people.
Working closely with the President, the Provost, other Deans, and the Directors of the Research Institutes within NEOM's Education, Research, and Innovation (ERI) Sector, the Dean will ensure alignment with their specific disciplines, enhance a growing culture of research, and support the development of innovative graduate programs.
The Founding Dean will be instrumental in participating to form partnerships with select international institutions. These collaborations will contribute to building and launching the academic programs at NEOM U. To achieve this, the Dean will be involved in hiring talented and driven faculty who are eager to reimagine and advance the learning, discovery, and innovation processes. Additionally, the Dean will play a key role in the design of NEOM U facilities, active learning classrooms, and learning spaces. Building strong partnerships with NEOM Sectors, Regions, and other stakeholders relevant to their units mission will be vital for success in the designing of curriculum and also positioning our graduates for their future careers.. In summary, the Founding Dean will provide the inspiration, academic leadership, and management expertise necessary for NEOM U's success. This position presents a career-defining opportunity for an academic leader seeking to leave a prominent, lasting, and unprecedented mark on the higher education landscape.
One of the primary responsibilities of the Dean of Graduate Studies is to oversee the approval of new courses of study and establish regulations governing the award of degrees. They will also coordinate teaching and supervision activities, closely consulting with all Colleges. The Dean will maintain rigorous standards for research training at NEOM U, encompassing admission processes, adequate infrastructure, supervision, and examination protocols .
The ideal Founding Dean of Graduate Studies should be a visionary leader, enthusiastic about the immense opportunities these disruptive changes bring for humankind. Embracing NEOM's bold and progressive ethos, the Dean will assemble, inspire, and nurture a community of learners, researchers, creators, and innovators dedicated to advancing human-centric, cross-disciplinary learning, discovery, and innovation to benefit the world.
Key Accountabilities & Activities
Strategic Leadership : Drive the direction of graduate education in alignment with NEOM U's strategic and implementation plans, envisioning new disciplines, degrees, certificates, and courses that distinguish NEOM-U as a leading institution.
Collaborative Partnerships : Foster strong collaborative relationships with faculty, program coordinators, college deans, administrators, and external stakeholders to enhance graduate programs impact and relevance.
Academic Excellence : Cultivate progressive academic and administrative policies that align with NEOM U's strategies and ensure the highest standards of research training, including admission processes, infrastructure, supervision, and examination protocols.
Enrollment Management and Marketing : Develop and implement effective enrollment management strategies, collaborating with the Provost on marketing and promotional activities to generate interest and awareness for graduate studies.
Resource Management : Oversee the operating budgets of the Graduate Studies Office, making efficient use of resources to support the strategic plan and initiatives for graduate studies.
Inspiring Leadership : Serve as an unwavering source of inspiration and guidance, both internally and externally, to propel NEOM U towards becoming a preeminent global institution of higher learning.
Background, Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Resource Acumen : Demonstrated ability to acquire resources and manage budgets to support graduate studies effectively.
Resilient Leadership : Proven ability to achieve results with limited resources and administrative support structures.
Academic Planning : Experience in academic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to drive the growth and success of graduate education.
Visionary Alignment : An innate alignment with NEOM U's vision to be the lab of the future, empowering individuals to tackle humanities challenges through the fusion of liberal arts, digital thinking, computational science, and technology.
Strategic Thinker : Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, with a track record of administrative and academic achievements in higher education, including personnel recruitment and evaluation.
Innovative Mindset : Forward-thinking, high-energy, and collaborative leader who embraces technology and partnerships to expand the reach and impact of higher education.
Passionate Mentorship : A passion for fostering the development of students and faculty as inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs, contributing to a better future for all.
Qualifications
A renowned scholar in their field, with outstanding credentials in research, teaching, curriculum innovation, new venture creation that qualify them for the rank of full professor.
COMMUNICATION - MAIN STAKEHOLDERS
Internal
External
NEOM Sectors, Regions, and all stakeholders relevant to the mission of their units
The President, the Provost, the other Deans and the Directors of the Research Institutes of the Education, Research, and Innovation (ERI) Sector of NEOM
External partners, international institutions
Accreditation bodies
Students