Chief International Officer

Arden University • Full-time • Remote • 2d ago

Chief International Officer

Transforming International Higher Education

Position Overview

Arden University seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the founding Chief International Officer. This appointment represents a pivotal moment in our institution's evolution as we expand our educational reach beyond traditional borders.

Organisational Context

Arden are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to transform the higher education sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Their vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

Arden University stands as an innovative provider of higher education, serving over 30,000 students through blended and distance learning programs. With degree-awarding powers granted by the UK Government and a growing presence across the United Kingdom and Germany, we have established ourselves as a forward-thinking institution that delivers contemporary, industry-aligned education.

Strategic Mandate

The Chief International Officer will be entrusted with developing and executing our most significant international initiatives to date. This executive will shape the future of transnational education delivery while expanding access to British higher education worldwide. The role demands exceptional leadership to create and implement comprehensive strategies that bridge geographical and cultural boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead the development of:

Strategic frameworks that revolutionise international student recruitment and engagement
Innovative pre and post-enrollment support systems
Global partnerships that enhance our educational reach and impact
Operational excellence in cross-border education delivery
Sustainable growth strategies that maintain educational integrity

Professional Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring:

Demonstrated success in launching and scaling significant educational ventures
Comprehensive knowledge of international education markets and regulatory frameworks
Proven capability in building and leading diverse, multicultural teams
Distinguished track record in organisational transformation
Strategic commercial acumen balanced with strong educational values

Institutional Foundation

This position is supported by Arden University's robust operational infrastructure and resources. Our institution has established itself through partnerships with prestigious organisations including the NHS, CMI, and CIPD, while maintaining a commitment to innovative assessment methods that prioritise practical application over traditional examinations.

Transformative Opportunity

This role presents an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of international education while building a legacy of global impact. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to create transformative educational pathways while being supported by an established institution committed to excellence.

For visionary leaders prepared to transform international education access and delivery, this position offers the platform to create lasting change in global higher education.