Organizational Affiliation

Vice Deanship for Development

General Objective

Developing the professional skills of the university community, including academic leaders, faculty members, and students, in relevant fields, and enhancing their preparedness to improve the quality and outcomes of higher education.

Responsibilities

1. Implement plans, programs, and budgets for the unit’s activities after approval.
2. Propose programs and policies for the development of higher education.
3. Design and implement training programs that enhance leadership, academic, research, and administrative capacities, thereby improving the quality of higher education.
4. Coordinate with external training providers to complete the nomination process of faculty members for training programs that meet their professional development needs.
5. Review, evaluate, and select training materials and trainers in line with best practices and methodologies.
6. Monitor and assess the outcomes of training programs for faculty members and ensure the effectiveness of the training impact.
7. Supervise the implementation of professional development programs for newly appointed faculty members in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
8. Plan and develop enrichment and professional development programs for faculty members.
9. Develop plans to integrate educational technologies in support of the university’s teaching and learning processes.
10. Organize meetings, seminars, and conferences focused on higher education development.
11. Prepare students to obtain professional certifications.
12. Design and develop faculty mentoring programs.
13. Design and develop professional guidance programs for faculty members.
14. Organize and manage enrichment sessions between university leaders across various sectors and beneficiaries.
15. Develop, review, and update the university’s professional and ethical charters.
16. Perform any other tasks within the scope of responsibilities.