Vice President – Transnational Education

Role Overview:

The Vice President – Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships is responsible for leading and expanding MSM Group's global TNE initiatives, including dual degrees, articulation agreements, offshore campuses, and academic collaborations between institutions. This role focuses on forging impactful academic partnerships that enhance MSM's value proposition in international higher education, drive institutional growth, and expand access to quality education across borders.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership Development

• Identify and establish long-term TNE partnerships with universities, colleges, government agencies, and educational consortia across multiple regions.
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of TNE opportunities including twinning programs, dual degrees, 2+2, 3+1, franchise models, and joint research initiatives. Global Academic Engagement
• Represent MSM Group in academic forums, institutional events, and international education summits to promote MSM's TNE initiatives and brand visibility.
  • Act as a liaison between academic partners and internal teams to ensure the smooth execution of academic collaborations.

Contracting & Institutional Alignment

• Lead the end-to-end contracting process for TNE agreements including MOUs, articulation frameworks, and quality assurance protocols.
• Align all TNE partnerships with academic integrity, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards in both home and host countries.

Program Design & Commercialization

• Collaborate with partner institutions to co-design market-responsive, globally relevant academic programs.
• Support pricing, delivery model, student mobility pathways, and cross-border academic credit transfer frameworks.

Stakeholder & Government Engagement

• Build relationships with government bodies, regulators, accreditation agencies, and embassy officials to ensure the success and legitimacy of TNE models.
• Lead high-level policy discussions and strategic collaborations to promote cross border academic exchange and institutional internationalization.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Establish performance metrics and KPIs to measure the impact and effectiveness of each TNE partnership.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits to ensure quality assurance, academic standards, and student satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in higher education partnerships, international relations, or academic program development with a strong focus on transnational education.
  • Demonstrated success in building, negotiating, and managing global academic partnerships across multiple countries.
• In-depth knowledge of international education systems, regulatory frameworks, and quality assurance protocols.

Key Competencies:

• Academic Leadership: Deep understanding of higher education dynamics and transnational program design.
• Strategic Influence: Strong ability to build trust, align stakeholder interests, and navigate complex institutional environments.
• Global Mindset: Experience working across cultures with sensitivity to academic, legal, and political contexts.
• Execution Excellence: Ability to translate high-level strategy into executable academic partnership models.
• Collaborative Orientation: Works effectively with academic, legal, marketing, and operations teams to drive outcomes.

About MSM Group:

MSM Group is a global leader in international education, workforce development, and student mobility, with a presence in over 20 countries. Through initiatives such as MSM Unify, Q Academy, and Innivec, MSM is shaping the future of education by connecting institutions, students, and partners globally. The Vice President – TNE Partnerships will be instrumental in driving MSM's academic expansion and cross-border impact.