Founding President

Job description / Role

FOUNDING PRESIDENT,

A NEW UNIVERSITY, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

Exceptional leader required for brand new world-class university
A brand new institute of higher learning for the creative and technology sectors is to be established in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The purpose is to seed, incubate, and accelerate local talent in a conducive ecosystem to develop global, future leaders, by focusing on practical-applied learning, skill building diplomas, and post-graduate degrees initially in emerging technologies.

The Board of Trustees at The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, "Misk" is seeking an outstanding and visionary person to be the Founding President to drive the set-up and provide leadership to build and grow the institute.

A key part of the role is to establish strategic partnerships with globally recognized educational institutions to develop and deliver the vision of programs in the initial stages, and to progress to the validation of the institution's own degrees.

This is one of the most outstanding opportunities for educational leaders and would suit those with excellent leadership skills and an entrepreneurial approach towards creating and communicating a clear vision.

Requirements

• 15+ years of leadership experience in Higher Education
• P&L and operational management experience
• Proven experience of development of planning and establishment of new universities or colleges
• Proven experience of development of new programs or partnerships
• PhD or terminal degree in relevant field from a reputable institution preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of governance and its interface with management/operational delivery
• Strong knowledge of regulations and accreditation standards in higher education
• Experience working in the Middle East region is preferred
• English language fluency with Arabic language understanding preferred
• A sympathetic understanding of the values and ethos of the KSA

About the Company

A brand new institute of higher learning for the creative and technology sectors is to be established in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The purpose of the campus is to seed, incubate, and accelerate local talent in a conducive ecosystem to develop global, future leaders, by focusing on practical-applied learning, skill building diplomas, and post-graduate degrees initially in emerging technologies.