Vice President

Announcement of the opening of nominations for the position of Vice President of Al Buraimi University for Financial and Administrative Affairs The University of Buraimi, located in the Buraimi Governorate of the Sultanate of Oman, announces its intention to appoint a Vice-Chancellor for Financial and Administrative Affairs. The university invites qualified and experienced administrative and financial leaders who meet the requirements and conditions of the position, possess a clear vision, and have the ability to lead and develop the administrative, financial, and operational sectors within a competitive and continuously evolving academic and professional environment, to apply. This position is part of the university's executive leadership team and is responsible for strategic leadership and guidance, overall oversight of all financial, administrative, and operational affairs and institutional support services, ensuring the sustainable management of university resources, promoting operational excellence, establishing governance and compliance frameworks, and supporting the achievement of the university's strategic objectives. First: Qualifications and basic requirements The following conditions must be met by the job applicant: • Nationality: Must be of Omani nationality. • Academic qualification: To have a PhD/DBA degree in one of the following disciplines: finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, economics, higher education management, or a related discipline, from a recognized university, preferably from a university with an outstanding academic reputation. • Work experience: Gradually increasing leadership experience at the level of responsibility for no less than 12 years, including at least 7 years in senior management or executive positions, with a proven track record in financial management, administrative affairs and strategic planning. • Languages: Proficient in speaking and writing English. • Strategic Planning: Proven experience in preparing and implementing long-term financial and operational strategies, and managing multi-year budgets and financial plans that support institutional growth and sustainability. • Governance and Compliance: Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks, internal control, risk management, and compliance with national legislation, accounting standards, and auditing requirements. • Information Technology and Digital Transformation: Experience in the strategic direction of digital transformation initiatives, IT governance, cybersecurity, and the development of data-driven decision-making methods. Second: Required leadership and institutional experience The applicant should ideally have a documented track record of achievements in the operational and administrative field, including: • Leading strategic planning and performance management processes for the administrative and financial sectors, and efficiently managing corporate change processes. • Strategic oversight of human resources policies, workforce planning, leadership development, talent management and succession planning. • Leading marketing strategies, building corporate identity, media and communication with various stakeholders, and supporting student recruitment campaigns. • Developing the safety and security system on campus, emergency management, business continuity planning and crisis response coordination. • Leading initiatives for operational excellence and continuous improvement of the quality of administrative services, procurement and contracts, and management of facilities, assets and infrastructure. • Building effective institutional relationships with governmental, regulatory, private sector, and financial institutions. Third: Financial sustainability and resource management Given the nature of the university as a private higher education institution, applicants are preferred to possess: • Deep experience in financial management, cash flow planning, treasury management, investments and financial risks. • Proven ability to develop innovative initiatives to diversify income sources and enhance the financial sustainability of the university. • The ability to achieve a strategic balance between the requirements of financial sustainability on the one hand, and maintaining academic and administrative quality, and a good life for students and employees on the other hand. • High-level skills in managing procurement, contracts, and supplier relationships according to the highest standards of transparency and integrity. Fourth: Leadership and personal competencies The applicant is expected to possess the following: • Integrity, professional independence, and commitment to transparency, governance, and accountability. • A clear strategic vision and the ability to make effective executive decisions. • The ability to manage complex tasks and deal effectively with competing priorities. • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to build trust and work with various stakeholders inside and outside the university. • Ability to work in diverse and multicultural environments and at different managerial and professional levels. • High ability to solve problems, manage conflicts, and handle sensitive institutional issues wisely and objectively. Fifth: Additional Features The following experiences are considered additional advantages when comparing applicants: • Working at one of the universities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. • Obtain accredited professional certifications such as: (CPA, ACCA, CMA, CFA, CIMA, CIPD, PMP) or equivalent. • Experience in leading institutional transformation initiatives and managing change in the academic or service sector.