Director, Engagement and Relations

Muscat University

4- Engagement with Professional Bodies:

• Coordinate with MU academic leads to identify and map relevant pioneer professional bodies for all MU academic and vocational programs.
• Lead in coordination with academic leads professional accreditation, recognition, and equivalencies for academic programs.
• Support staff and students in gaining professional certificates, professional memberships and meet professional standards.

5- Execution of Strategy and Plans

• Translate engagement and relations strategies into operational plans.
• Monitor outcomes and prepare regular reports for the DVC-AARI, relevant committees and governing bodies.
• Develop and implement Annual Monitoring Report, KPIs, and performance monitoring systems.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate staff to ensure high-quality program delivery.

6- Industry Engagement:

• Nurture and manage relationships/partnerships with employers and industry partners.
• Support and assess the effectiveness Faculty/GFP Advisory Boards
• Develop approaches/systems to seize project opportunities for students and staff and support facilitating internship, placement, etc.
• Facilitate collaborative/joint research, transfer of knowledge, and consultancy projects between Staff and industry.

Key Competencies

• Strong skills in networking, relationship-building, and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Knowledge of OAAAQA, local and international standards accreditation or international collaboration and community engagement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and representation skills.
• Ability to execute projects and initiatives effectively with limited resources.
• Experience in alumni relations, fundraising, and external communications.
• Strong understanding of employability, internships, and strategies.
• Adaptability, self-motivation, and problem-solving in resource-constrained contexts.