Job Description
Title: Academic Manager
Company Name: A Leading International English Medium School
Vacancy: 2
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters degree in any discipline
∎ Foreign University preferred
∎ Post-graduate or equivalent level or relevant professional qualifications (Essential.
∎ Minimum 5 years of relevant teaching experience. (Essential).
∎ Minimum 5 years of education management experience (Essential).
∎ An understanding of UK/Western higher education and the needs and requirements of
∎ international students (Essential).
∎ Direct experience of higher education in an international context (Essential).
∎ An understanding and experience of International Foundation Qualifications (Essential).
∎ Experience of academic assessment and standards and of quality assurance procedures
∎ (Desirable).
∎ Experience of the development of academic qualifications (Desirable).
∎ An understanding and appreciation of private sector education (Desirable).
∎ Skills Required: Cross cultural, Managerial Skill, Teaching Experience, Teamwork and collaboration
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Teacher/ Faculty
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Lean Accreditation: e.g. document submission, appoint teachers, ensure facilities are fit for purpose, coordinate registration processes, administer password tests, entry requirements etc.
∎ Plan Programme Delivery: Familiarize with framework documents, syllabuses, materials, academic handbook, ensure programme delivery is planned in accordance with requirements, develop academic calendar and plan intakes, etc.
∎ Manage Teaching and learning: e.g. plan teaching and learning delivery, induct and train teachers, prepare resources, ensure teachers understand needs of programme, conduct regular staff and programme committee meetings, develop and track action items, etc.
∎ Maintain quality and standards: e.g monitor quality of teaching and learning, develop center quality plan, manage NCUK general and follow- up audits (If any), etc.
∎ Plan and deliver assessments: Plan assessment delivery (remote or paper -based), train invigilators, ensure exams are conducted in accordance with NCUK's requirements, manage standardization, etc.
∎ Uphold Academic integrity: Train teachers and students on academic referencing, become
∎ familiar with academic misconduct policy, report malpractice and maladministration to the
∎ Academic Director and NCUK, etc.
∎ Monitor student performance and experience as well as feedback: conduct student induction, collate regular student feedback, develop action plan, monitor student performance and provide feedback to students and parents, provide remedial support for underperforming student, etc.
∎ Coordinate with counsellor / placement officers: maintain close contact with counsellors to ensure student performance and university applications are administered and choices are realistic and achievable, etc.
∎ Teaching Two Modules: Need to provide teaching for any two of the following modules at minimum A Level (H-2) standard:
∎ Economics,
∎ Business Studies
∎ Global Studies
∎ Sociology,
∎ English
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 28 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
∎ Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop staff.
∎ Team player and able to manage resources effectively.
∎ A record of achievement in teaching.
∎ Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills including fluency in English.
∎ Effective communications with academics in the Study Centre and externally with academics, moderators, etc.
∎ Able to review assessments outside his/her discipline including formative and summative assessments set by academic staff at the Study Centre.
∎ Competence in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).
∎ Proven planning and organizational skills and an ability to take initiative within curriculum and policy objectives.
∎ The ability to contribute to policy development.
∎ A record of attention to detail, thoroughness, and fairness.
∎ The ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and, when necessary, with minimal resources.
∎ Outward-looking and student-sympathetic.
∎ A mentor to staff.
∎ Problem solver, decision maker, and responsible - flexible with the ability to solve problems, to put in the time necessary to do the job, to take decisions, and to accept responsibility.
∎ Credible in the international academic community.
∎ High integrity, honesty, and ethical standards.
∎ Enthusiastic and committed with stamina and a positive attitude.
Salary: Negotiable
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Performance bonus, Provident fund, Gratuity
∎ Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 14 Dec 2023
Company Information:
∎ 5 Dec 2023
∎ A Leading International English Medium School
Category: Education/Training
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