Director of Student Affairs

RUA is a forward-thinking institution for cross-cultural arts education and creative innovation in the Middle East that fosters bold ideas that inspire progress and transform society by cultivating industry and academic collaboration and rethinking creative education, all while creating a space for global ideas to flourish in a culturally inspiring environment.

• Our Vision
• To be an inspiring beacon of knowledge for future generations, integrating culture and arts, empowering students to discover passions and develop talents while fostering creativity and cultural exchange.
• Our Mission
• To cultivate an innovative educational environment in culture and arts, delivering cutting-edge programs that foster cultural and artistic engagement, enriching both the Saudi and global communities.
• Our Aspirations
• The leading cultural university across the Middle East and North Africa.
• Ranked among top 50 universities worldwide specializing in cultural education.
• A global hub for cultural education and knowledge exchange.

Leads the Student Affairs function to deliver an integrated student experience that supports wellbeing, belonging, and successful progression while improving employability outcomes through structured career services, strong employer and alumni engagement, effective student governance, end-to-end oversight of the student journey, and data-driven continuous improvement.

• Contribute to the development of Admissions, Registrar & Student Affairs department’s business plan from Student Affairs standpoint.
• Develop the operational plan for Student Affairs section in line with Admissions, Registrar & Student Affairs department’s business plan.
• Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Student Affairs section’s goals that support Admissions, Registrar & Student Affairs department’s plans.

• Participate in Admissions, Registrar & Student Affairs department’s budgeting exercise and provide input from Student Affairs section’s standpoint.
• Ensure effective utilization of the section’s budget and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered

• Lead the design and implementation of Student Affairs related policies and procedures covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled.
• Stay up to date on leading practices and new trends related to Student Affairs and identify recommendations for corrective measures.
• Monitor day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with stipulated policies and procedures.
• Periodically review policies, processes, guidelines and procedures to ensure alignment with RUA's requirements and evolving market trends.

• Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent.
• Guide, mentor and support direct reports to execute duties according to set policies and processes.
• Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance.
• Establish a high-performance working environment and promote RUA's values.
• Foster a strong student-centric culture by ensuring teams are equipped with the right skills and capabilities to consistently deliver high-quality support and experience.

• Lead and guide project management teams in planning and organizing functional or organizational projects.
• Manage and control projects to ensure project cycle completion and commitment to guidelines, i.e. cost, budget, timelines, scope, and quality, and monitor and maintain RUA's quality and standards.

• Lead end-to-end oversight of the student journey…