Organizational Structure
Coordinating expertise. Connecting institutions. Advancing international academic cooperation.
IISCC’s organizational approach brings together institutional leadership, executive coordination and specialized areas of academic cooperation.
Strategic direction and practical coordination.
A coordinated, flexible approach helps IISCC facilitate institutional partnerships, support strategic initiatives and respond to the evolving needs of universities and research organizations.
Institutional Leadership
Provides overall direction and supports alignment with the Center’s mission, vision and strategic objectives.
- Define institutional priorities and development directions.
- Guide international cooperation and strategic relationships.
- Oversee coordination of major programs and activities.
- Promote professional integrity and responsible engagement.
Executive Coordination
Supports the practical organization and implementation of IISCC’s activities.
- Coordinate institutional communication and partnership development.
- Facilitate cooperation among academic and institutional stakeholders.
- Follow up on agreed activities and implementation progress.
- Support project reporting and administrative processes.
This overview describes functional areas and coordination responsibilities; it does not define formal reporting lines. Responsibilities may vary according to the initiative and the Center’s operational arrangements.
Connecting expertise across institutions and disciplines.
IISCC’s approach emphasizes collaboration among leadership, executive functions, specialized activity areas and external institutional partners.
Where needed, the Center may engage academic professionals, external experts, partner institutions and project-specific working groups to support cooperation initiatives.
The scope of each function depends on the initiative, participating institutions’ requirements and the applicable legal and regulatory framework.
Six areas supporting our institutional mission.
These functional areas bring together university relations, academic cooperation, strategic programs and operational support.
International University Relations
Developing and maintaining relationships with universities and higher education institutions in Iran and internationally.
- Identify potential university partners and facilitate institutional introductions.
- Support MoU preparation and explore bilateral or multilateral cooperation.
- Follow up on partnerships and cooperation initiatives.
Academic & Research Cooperation
Supporting collaboration among institutions and their academic communities.
- Facilitate discussion of joint research and academic exchange.
- Coordinate scientific meetings, seminars, conferences and workshops.
- Explore faculty, researcher and student mobility and joint initiatives.
International Education & Student Cooperation
Facilitating educational cooperation within applicable laws, institutional requirements and relevant authorizations.
- Support institutional cooperation in recruitment and admission.
- Facilitate communication with authorized educational institutions.
- Explore educational pathways, collaborative programs and partner coordination.
Strategic Programs & Institutional Development
Supporting structured initiatives, including UIDP, to strengthen institutional capacity and international engagement.
- Identify development priorities and support internationalization planning.
- Coordinate institutional roadmaps and agreed development initiatives.
- Facilitate monitoring and review of program progress.
International Partnerships & Regional Cooperation
Developing cooperation networks across countries and regions.
- Explore international institutional partnerships.
- Facilitate engagement with universities and academic organizations abroad.
- Identify sustainable regional and cross-border opportunities in education and research.
Administrative & Operational Support
Supporting effective day-to-day coordination according to the Center’s staffing and operational arrangements.
- Coordinate documentation, correspondence and records.
- Support meetings, events and institutional projects.
- Maintain website content and institutional information.
Admission decisions, academic recognition, accreditation and degree-awarding responsibilities remain with the institutions and competent authorities legally responsible for these matters.
A coordinated approach to meaningful academic engagement.
IISCC seeks to support professional coordination, clear responsibilities and constructive institutional relationships through its organizational approach.
Clear responsibilities
Coordinate contributions around the objectives and requirements of each initiative.
Collaborative expertise
Bring relevant institutional partners and academic professionals into the process.
Effective implementation
Support agreed activities, follow-up and sustainable international cooperation.