{"id":9080,"date":"2024-12-08T10:59:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T10:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/mena-associate-director-saudi-arabia\/"},"modified":"2024-12-08T10:59:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T10:59:01","slug":"mena-associate-director-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/mena-associate-director-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"MENA Associate Director &#8211; Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MENA Associate Director &#8211; Saudi Arabia<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Reference number: JR237209<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Location: Dubai<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Contract Type: Permanent<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Number of roles: 1<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Salary: Competitive<span class=\"br\"><\/span>We are looking for a MENA Associate Director to join our team.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>As the Regional Director, North America for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the student recruitment strategy, and team leadership for our talented North America team based in Dubai and the wider region. You will take specific responsibility for recruitment to North American partner universities and supporting our Northern American university partners to reach their internationalization goals from within the region.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>A detailed job description can be viewed . If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: .<span class=\"br\"><\/span>What you\u2019ll bring to the role<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degree educated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in a leadership role within the MENA region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving and exceeding recruitment targets, ideally for a North American education institution(s).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of the local business culture, market dynamics, and regulatory landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and managing successful sales teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Fluency in English with Arabic as a desirable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to pivot and operate with ambiguity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to travel within the MENA region and internationally as needed with 10-12 weeks per year expectation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What we do<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options &#8211; from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>What we offer<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>As well as a competitive salary, hybrid\/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>28 days annual leave*<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family<span class=\"br\"><\/span>24\/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Company pension contributions<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity\/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Medicash Health Cash Plan<span class=\"br\"><\/span>*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>How to apply<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 22nd December 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Additional Application Information<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background-checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children\u2019s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In addition to the DBS check, for roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency. Please be aware that it is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Application Support<span class=\"br\"><\/span>If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role, please email the Recruitment Team<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments<span class=\"br\"><\/span>At Kaplan International Pathways, we&#8217;re dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Our Employee Resource Groups<span class=\"br\"><\/span>We proudly endorse and provide a platform for our Employee Resource Groups, such as Kaplan Pride, Higher Ground Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Group, Kaplan Ability, Kaplan Women and Parents and Carers. These groups serve as vital forums for support, connection, and advocacy within our company.<\/p>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careerjet.com.sa\/jobad\/sa9c158dba9740bd835bdca01a31e522f1?affid=0852fd5db5a52cbcd75bf945aa534932\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MENA Associate Director &#8211; Saudi Arabia Reference number: JR237209 Location: Dubai Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Number of roles: 1 Salary: Competitive We are looking for a MENA Associate Director to join our team. As the Regional Director, North America for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs-in-saudi-arabia"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":106057,"url":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/associate-director-of-sales-government-saudi-national-applicants-only\/","url_meta":{"origin":9080,"position":0},"title":"Associate Director of Sales \u2013 Government | Saudi National Applicants Only","author":"Admin","date":"August 18, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Description: Grand Hyatt The Red Sea is seeking a driven and strategic Associate Director of Sales with a strong focus on the government and semi-government segments. 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