Program Coordinator, Academics

Job Description

Title: Program Coordinator, Academics

Company Name: Asian University for Women (AUW)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 20 years

Job Location: Chattogram, Chattogram (Chattogram Sadar)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• Master of Education (M.Ed)

• At least 2 years

• Age At least 20 years

Asian University for Women (AUW) located in Chattogram, Bangladesh, is the first of its kind: an independent international institution dedicated to excellence, women’s education and leadership development. Rooted in the aspirations of Asia, while global in outlook, AUW prepares women to become leaders who create meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

Since 2022, the Asian University for Women (AUW) has collaborated with the renowned international institutions to offer a Master of Arts in Education focused on Education policy and leadership. Building on this experience, AUW is now inaugurating an innovative Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, which endeavours young women to return to their communities as highly-qualified teachers and leaders to establish top-tier secondary schools in underutilized local spaces, thereby addressing the hazards of journey to a distant school-an ongoing challenge for many students in underserved communities. The program will be delivered mostly through a hybrid model in collaboration with leading international universities. Courses will be taught by international faculties via Zoom in a smart classroom environment and will be supported on site by highly qualified Teaching Fellows who will facilitate learning and provide academic guidance. The program will recruit cohorts of university-educated women who will jointly apply in a group of 5 (five), with a proposal to establish a girls' secondary school in their home community. Throughout the two-year program, participants will refine their proposals while completing intensive coursework in teaching, leadership, curriculum development, and school administration. To accommodate working professionals, students who are currently teaching will have the flexibility to participate online when necessary, with the expectation that they will attend designated on-campus immersion sessions throughout the program. Upon graduation, the most promising teams will receive seed funding to launch their proposed schools, along with ongoing mentoring and organizational support from AUW. This support will continue as graduates establish and strengthen their schools, creating a growing network of community-led institutions that expand educational opportunities for girls in underserved regions. This is the inaugural session of the Graduate School of Education. As such the program might need to be restructured on the basis of experience and feedback. The first Master's in Teaching cohort is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with graduates expected to establish their schools in January 2029. The role of the Academic Program Coordinator is pivotal in launching and shaping this graduate program from its inception. The Program Coordinator will support the establishment of the program by coordinating curriculum development, developing academic policies and documentation, facilitating faculty recruitment and onboarding, cultivating strategic partnerships, supporting quality assurance processes, coordinating with Outreach Coordinator on student recruitment and admissions, and establishing the academic and operational systems required for a successful launch. As the program grows, you will work alongside faculty and students to manage academic procedures, support the effective and sustainable delivery of the curriculum, enhance student learning and success, and contribute to the continued development of a program with the potential to transform women's education throughout the region. Join one of the nation’s most internationally diverse academic communities, committed to excellence, innovation and social impact!

Key Responsibilities

Academic Program Development

● Assist in the establishment, implementation and continuous improvement of the graduate program.

● Coordinate with on-ground Teaching Fellows and International Faculties to maintain seamless delivery of the hybrid courses

● Maintain course schedule, academic calendar and program documentation

● Oversee program assessment and-related activities as required.

● Assist in organizing workshops, seminars, guest lectures and academic events

● Monitor academic progress of the students and support the implementation of their project of launching secondary schools.

● Ensure that students are on the ideal pathway for their academic growth and success.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

● Coordinate and build partnerships with national and international universities.

● Support the recruitment of qualified instructors and admissions of prospective students.

● Support recruitment of qualified Teaching Fellows

● Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless program delivery.

Student Support

● Support graduate students throughout their academic journey including orientation, advising processes and academic progression.

● Respond to student inquiries and connect students with appropriate academic resources and support.

● Facilitate communication between students and academic departments.

● Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment. School Proposal and Project Implementation

● Oversee the educational milestones related to student school development initiatives.

● Support faculty supervision of student teams as their build and refine their school building and implementation plans.

● Monitor the advancement of the project and promote teamwork among students, mentors and faculty members.

Qualifications

● Masters degree in a related field.

● Minimum 3 years of experience in academic program coordination, educational administration, curriculum development or a related field.

● Strong understanding of program assessment, accreditation processes and academic policies in higher education.

● Strong interpersonal and networking skills.

● Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

● Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

● Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience working with schools, NGOs, or higher education institutions.

● Teaching experience is preferred.

● Understanding of educational challenges and opportunities in underserved and marginalized communities, in relation to girls’ education.

● Experience coordinating academic events, workshops or seminars.

● Familiarity with South Asian educational contexts.