International Relations Officer

The International Relations Officer supports the university’s international partnerships and institutional cooperation from the Al Ain campus. The role manages agreements, coordinates delegations and academic exchanges, tracks internationalization indicators and works with internal teams on institutional reports and rankings. It requires careful coordination, professional communication and an understanding of how cross-border academic relationships can create measurable opportunities for students, faculty and research teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, maintain and renew international memoranda of understanding and partnership agreements.
• Translate agreements into practical activities such as exchanges, joint research, dual programs and visiting scholar initiatives.
• Coordinate international delegations, campus visits, events, conferences and relationship-building activities.
• Track indicators related to international students, staff mobility, academic exchanges and research collaboration.
• Work with rankings and relevant university teams to prepare accurate data and institutional reports.
• Ensure international cooperation activities follow UAE higher-education rules and university policies.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Higher Education Management or a related field is required; a master’s degree is an advantage.
• Three to five years of relevant university international-relations or partnership experience is requested.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of UAE higher-education requirements for international cooperation and academic mobility is important.
• Strong negotiation, coordination, protocol and report-preparation skills are expected, along with willingness to travel when required.

Skills and Competencies

• International partnership management
• Negotiation and protocol
• Institutional reporting
• Cross-cultural communication

Employment Details

Full-time position based at the Al Ain campus within the Quality Assurance & Institutional Research Center.

The position contributes to a learning environment that values clear communication, accurate records, collaborative work and continuous improvement. The successful candidate should be able to organize priorities, meet agreed deadlines and maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and external contacts. Academic roles also require respect for institutional procedures and a commitment to student progress and educational quality.