Campus Director | Amman, Jordan

Campus Director Amman Jordan
Location: Amman Jordan
Work Type: On-site
Experience Required: 820 years
Sector: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

An exciting opportunity awaits an accomplished leader to take on the role of Campus Director at a new cutting-edge technical and vocational training institution based in Amman. This role will provide strategic operational and financial leadership during the pre-opening phase and beyond.

• Lead the pre-opening of the new campus overseeing construction procurement of specialized technical equipment staffing and facility setup.

• Build and nurture a collaborative team and establish a strong mission-aligned campus culture.

• Develop and implement strategic plans ensuring alignment with labor market needs and institutional vision.

• Establish operational systems policies and procedures to support academic and administrative excellence.

• Oversee TVET program development ensuring curriculum quality relevance and industry alignment.

• Build strong partnerships with local industry government and community stakeholders to facilitate student internships apprenticeships and employment pathways.

• Manage campus infrastructure risk and facility operations ensuring full compliance with national and local regulations.

• Develop and oversee the annual budget capital planning and financial reporting.

• Support the recruitment enrolment and overall experience of students ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or a similar field (Masters degree preferred).

• Minimum 8 years of senior-level experience in managing large facilities or campuses.

• Proven experience in TVET including familiarity with technical curricula pedagogy and equipment.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills including experience in pre-opening new institutions.

• Demonstrated ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders including government agencies and local communities.

• Financial acumen including experience with budgeting audits and reporting.

• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is required.

• Hands-on experience setting up and managing workshops and laboratories with specialized equipment.

• Familiarity with property and infrastructure management HR processes and third-party coordination.

• Background in higher education community colleges or the hotel/residence sector is a plus.

• Experience with grant management and public funding mechanisms is highly desirable.

This is a pivotal leadership role for someone passionate about shaping the future of vocational education in the region. If youre ready to lead a transformative educational initiative from the ground up we encourage you to apply.