Responsibilities:

Strategic Academic Leadership and Institutional Support:

• Support the Center's overall academic leadership and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and long‑term priorities.
• Lead academic planning and contribute to the development of Center‑wide strategic plans, priorities, and objectives.
• Oversee the implementation of academic components of annual operational plans and budgets, ensuring efficient use of academic resources.
• Develop and enforce academic policies, procedures, and quality standards to ensure consistency and compliance across all programs.
• Provide strategic support to the Center Director on accreditation, certification, and quality assurance processes for new and existing academic and professional programs.
• Assume expanded leadership responsibilities in periods when the Center Director is unavailable, ensuring continuity of academic operations and decision-making.

Academic Program Management and Student Success:

• Oversee curriculum delivery, instructional quality, assessments, and academic performance across all programs.
• Monitor student enrolment trends, retention, progression, and graduation outcomes, recommending interventions where necessary.
• Coordinate academic timetables, faculty assignments, and resource allocation to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Support student placement initiatives, including internships, industry attachments, and career development opportunities.
• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students, student groups, and academic clubs to enhance learning outcomes and personal development.

Faculty Management and Professional Development:

• Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and evaluation of academic staff.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management for faculty and instructional staff.
• Identify professional development needs and facilitate training, workshops, and continuous learning opportunities for academic staff.
• Promote a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and accountability among faculty members.

Operations, Academic Administration, and Reporting:

• Oversee academic scheduling, classroom management, and the effective utilization of academic facilities and learning resources.
• Ensure the maintenance of a conducive teaching and learning environment, including labs, classrooms, and digital learning platforms.
• Produce regular academic reports, performance analyses, and data‑driven insights to support institutional decision-making.
• Investigate academic issues, student concerns, and operational challenges, recommending and implementing corrective actions.
• Support the development and review of academic policies, handbooks, and operational guidelines.

Marketing, Awareness Creation, and Program Promotion:

• Actively promote the Center’s academic programs through outreach, presentations, school visits, community engagements, and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop content, campaigns, and promotional materials that highlight program strengths and student success stories.
• Engage with prospective students, parents, and community groups to increase enrolment and awareness of the Center’s offerings.
• Represent the Center at recruitment fairs, exhibitions, and public events to enhance visibility and attract new learners.
• Work with industry partners and alumni to showcase program relevance, employability outcomes, and career pathways.

External Relations, Partnerships, and Community Engagement:

• Build and maintain academic partnerships with industry, community organisations, and higher education institutions.
• Engage with business and government stakeholders to identify workforce needs and align academic programs with market demands.
• Represent the Center at academic meetings, conferences, workshops, and collaborative engagements.
• Participate in community events, research groups, and institutional initiatives to strengthen the Center’s reputation and impact.

Professional Development and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed about emerging trends in education, pedagogy, and workforce development.
• Lead or participate in academic committees, research hubs, and institutional improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of Center‑wide and system‑wide academic policies and innovations.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching quality, curriculum relevance, and student learning outcomes.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification of a BSc
• 4 years of previous experience in a similar role