Vice Presidency for Shared Services

About

The establishment of the vice was officially approved on (26/2/1434 AH) after the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Prime Minister, and the President of the Higher Education Council approved the minutes of the Higher Education Council's 71st meeting held on (14/11/1433 AH), During this session, Decision No. (10/71/1433) was made to approve the establishment of the university agency, in addition to a number of other vices and deanships. This marks the beginning of a new era of hard work, development, and diligent follow-up on all administrative, technical, and developmental aspects of the university, as the vice includes several supporting deanships and active departments. The vice also represents one of the fundamental pillars of the university's organizational structure within the university's vices. In order to fulfil the university's mission towards the nation and society, the university agency plays its role in applying the best technical and administrative services that contribute to achieving the university's desired goals and keep pace with modern developments, ensuring high-level outputs that fulfil the hoped-for ambitions and meet the needs of the labor market.

Speech of the university Vice President

Dr. Alawi bin Mohammed Bamahdi Vice President for Shared Services

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Inspired by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and guided by the strategic direction of our wise leadership—may Allah preserve them—the University Vice Presidency for Shared Services is committed to advancing institutional excellence, digital transformation, and financial sustainability. Our mission is to deliver an integrated ecosystem of services that strengthens both academic and administrative operations, driving higher levels of performance, efficiency, and quality across the University. The Vice Presidency oversees several key sectors that form the foundation of institutional operations, including the General Departments of Human Resources, Budget and Financial Affairs, and Facilities, as well as the Departments of Medical Services, Contracts and Procurement, and other essential support units. Through continuous development and the adoption of global best practices in quality, governance, and operational management, we aim to sustain excellence, enhance resource efficiency, and ensure outstanding satisfaction among all stakeholders. At the University Vice Presidency for Shared Services, we believe that collaboration and shared purpose are central to achieving the University’s educational, research, and community objectives. In alignment with national transformation goals, we are dedicated to cultivating a dynamic, innovative, and engaging university environment that inspires creativity and success. May Allah bless our efforts and guide them toward serving our nation and its visionary leadership with dedication and integrity.

Responsibilities of the Vice Presidency

Assisting His Excellency the University President in managing the entities that are organizationally affiliated with him.
Supervising the Deanships of Faculty and Staff Affairs, Information Technology and Educational Technology, the Women’s Section of the University, and Administrative and Financial Affairs, and granting them powers in accordance with regulations and bylaws, in order to create a suitable environment for producing high-quality educational outcomes.
Supervision and control of everything related to the functions of the financial management, contracts and procurement management and what follows from it such as tenders and others, and auditing its work.
Supervising the university's financial planning, monitoring the allocations for its budget items, and discussing them with the Ministry of Finance.
Supervising and maintaining the university's facilities and buildings, as well as supervising and monitoring its construction projects.
Supervising all matters related to technology at the university and its branches.
Working to update and supervise the administrative work methods at the university and continuously improve the work technology in the procedures to ensure that administrative and financial transactions are completed in record time and with high efficiency.