Duties and Responsibilities:
- Program Management: Overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and courses offered by the college.
- Accreditation and Compliance: Ensuring the college maintains compliance with relevant accreditation standards, government regulations, and licensing requirements.
- Faculty and Staff Management: Supervising and supporting faculty and staff members, excluding sales staff, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Student Services & Engagement: Promote a positive student experience by overseeing student services, including admissions, enrollment, counselling, and extracurricular activities. Support student success initiatives, provide guidance on academic policies, and address student concerns and grievances. Foster a sense of community on campus by organizing events, clubs, and student leadership opportunities.
- Campus Operations: Manage the day-to-day operations of the campus, including facilities, maintenance, security, and technology infrastructure.
- Stakeholder Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, including industry partners, regulatory bodies, and government agencies.
- Quality Assurance: Implementing quality assurance processes and ensuring continuous improvement in educational delivery, assessment practices, and student outcomes.
- Policy Development: Developing and reviewing educational policies and procedures, ensuring they align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and college values.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Education, Educational Leadership, or a related discipline. A Doctorate degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in academic leadership roles, preferably in higher education.
- Proven track record of driving academic excellence, program development, and continuous improvement.
- Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment of learning outcomes.
- Familiarity with accreditation processes and standards in higher education.
- Strong knowledge of educational technologies and their integration into teaching and learning.
- Experience in faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation processes.
- Strong understanding of industry trends and emerging practices in higher education.