Head of Academic Affairs

Job Description

Title: Head of Academic Affairs

Company Name: Essex School of Business Limited

Vacancy: 1

Age: 40 to 60 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Uttara)

Salary: Tk. 120000 - 150000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): College, Training Institutes

• Masters

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): College, Training Institutes

• Age 40 to 60 years

Essential Skills and Requirements

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities in an academic environment

• In-depth understanding of international academic systems and quality assurance frameworks

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to manage teams and drive performance

• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively

• High level of integrity and commitment to academic excellence

Job Purpose

The Head of Academic Affairs provides strategic and operational leadership for all academic functions at Essex School of Business. The role is responsible for ensuring academic excellence, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and delivering innovative, industry-aligned programmes. This position oversees curriculum development, faculty performance, academic policies, and compliance with international standards, while fostering a culture of research, continuous improvement, and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Academic Leadership
  Develop and implement academic strategies aligned with the institution’s mission and growth objectives.

• Curriculum Development & Review
  Lead the design, evaluation, and continuous improvement of academic programmes to ensure global relevance and academic rigour.

• Quality Assurance & Accreditation
  Ensure compliance with academic regulations and accreditation requirements, maintaining high institutional standards.

• Faculty Leadership & Development
  Oversee recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and professional development of academic staff.

• Academic Operations Management
  Supervise academic scheduling, assessments, academic policies, and student progression systems.

• Research & Scholarly Activities
  Encourage and support faculty research, publications, and academic innovation initiatives.

• Student Academic Experience
  Ensure high-quality teaching delivery and enhance student learning outcomes and academic support systems.

• Partnerships & Collaboration
  Build relationships with international academic institutions, industry partners, and professional bodies.  

• Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  Use data and analytics to evaluate academic performance and drive continuous improvement.