Senior Officer – Partnerships and External Relations

Senior Officer – Partnerships and External Relations Alumni and Career Services Department American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), UAE General Information About Institution

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-education institution of Higher Education that provides an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education. All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE; additionally, it is accredited by the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The American model of higher education ensures not only skills in specific academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues.

AURAK is a young and rapidly growing university. AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes — its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sand dunes, and the many historical sites.

AURAK values diversity, inclusiveness and cultural authenticity where all individuals are treated based on their merits and abilities. AURAK is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or age.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and relationship-oriented Senior Officer – Partnerships and External Relations to join its Alumni and Career Services Department.

The role supports the development, coordination, and management of local and international partnerships that align with the University’s strategic priorities. The position will build and maintain effective relationships with corporate, government, academic, nonprofit, and community stakeholders while supporting collaborative initiatives that create opportunities for student employability, internships, graduate employment, research, knowledge exchange, community engagement, and institutional development.

The position will also support the coordination and management of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), partnership agreements, stakeholder engagements, industry collaborations, funding and scholarship opportunities, and partnership-related events and projects.

• Support the identification, development, and coordination of local and international partnerships aligned with AURAK’s strategic priorities and institutional goals.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with corporate, government, semi-government, private, academic, nonprofit, and community stakeholders.
• Conduct stakeholder research and partnership mapping to identify potential collaborators, relevant networks, and opportunities for institutional cooperation.
• Coordinate engagement with higher education institutions and external organizations to support joint programs, student and faculty mobility, research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and institutional development.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, approval, activation, renewal, and closure of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and partnership agreements in collaboration with relevant internal departments and external partners.
• Maintain a centralized and up-to-date database of MOUs and partnership agreements, including key contacts, validity periods, commitments, deliverables, and renewal dates.
• Monitor partnership commitments, activities, deliverables, timelines, and follow-up actions and coordinate timely communication with…