ACADEMIC DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

As the Academic Director, you will lead the academic integrity and instructional output of a higher education program, owning curriculum development, faculty supervision, accreditation compliance, and student progression outcomes. You will operate within a structured reporting relationship to a senior institutional leader while coordinating across faculty, administrative staff, Program Advisory Boards, and external accrediting bodies to keep programs current, compliant, and student-centered.

Career Impact: Directing accreditation processes and faculty governance at the program level builds the cross-institutional credibility that advances careers toward Chief Academic Officer or Provost-track roles.

Business Impact: The student progression rates and accreditation standing you maintain determine whether the institution can enroll, retain, and graduate the cohorts on which its funding and reputation depend.

Growth Opportunity: Exposure to partner university negotiations, third-party accreditor relationships, and program launch cycles expands your scope from single-program oversight toward multi-faculty or institutional leadership.

• Lead curriculum development and annual review processes to ensure program content meets accreditation standards and current field competencies.
• Manage faculty recruiting, credentialing, evaluation, and professional development to maintain instructional quality across all course offerings.
• Oversee student progression monitoring, academic advising protocols, and intervention planning to support retention and degree completion.
• Direct accreditation submissions, self-study preparation, and site visit coordination in compliance with relevant accrediting body requirements.
• Partner with senior institutional leadership on program budgeting, resource deployment, and academic reporting to inform strategic decisions.
• Guide faculty governance participation, including committee work, policy development, and curriculum approval processes.
• Coordinate with external partners, including partner universities, advisory boards, and professional associations, to align program outcomes with industry expectations.
• Enforce academic integrity policies, managing student complaints, appeals, and misconduct cases in accordance with institutional procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in education, a relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 or more years of academic administration experience, with demonstrated responsibility for curriculum oversight and faculty management.
• Familiarity with higher education accreditation frameworks and quality assurance processes relevant to the program's regulatory context.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, and develop instructional staff across a range of course formats and delivery modes.
• Competency in academic data analysis, including student progress tracking, retention metrics, and program performance reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across faculty, students, administrators, and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage competing institutional priorities, budget constraints, and accreditation timelines simultaneously.

• Doctoral or terminal degree in the program's teaching discipline or a closely related field.
• Experience managing academic programs in an international student context, including familiarity with cross-cultural advising and diverse learner needs.
• Prior experience leading or contributing to a program launch, including market analysis, curriculum design, and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly activity, including publication, funded research, or applied professional contributions to the field.

• Student progression rate, measuring the percentage of enrolled participants advancing to the next program stage or degree completion.
• Accreditation compliance score, reflecting audit outcomes and the number of findings requiring corrective action per review cycle.
• Faculty evaluation completion rate, tracking the percentage of instructional staff formally reviewed on schedule each term.
• Student complaint resolution time, measured in days from formal submission to documented outcome.
• Program enrollment variance, comparing actual against target cohort size across registration cycles.
• Typical tools: learning management systems (commonly Canvas or Blackboard); student information systems (commonly Banner or PeopleSoft).

• Base Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on seniority and institution type
• Bonus: Merit-based supplement of 5 to 10%, where applicable by institutional policy
• Equity: Not typically offered in higher education settings
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; many institutions offer robust plan options
• PTO: 15 to 25 days annually, plus academic calendar breaks and institutional holidays
• Common Perks: Tuition remission for self and dependents, professional development funding, retirement matching through TIAA or equivalent

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required as a condition of employment, and candidates must be eligible to work without sponsorship unless otherwise specified by the hiring institution. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include verification of academic credentials and prior employment. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are available throughout the application and employment process upon request. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Academic Director shapes instructional quality across varying grade bands by driving teacher improvement through coaching cycles, walkthroughs, and data-driven cycles of improvement in a high-performing urban school setting. Reporting to the Principal and working alongside the Assistant Director of Student Support, the Academic Director enables measurable student achievement gains across general, special, and multilingual learner populations.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Support the overall vision for a culture of excellence, growth, and responsibility for all students, families, and staff.
• Establish and maintain systems and expectations that bring the vision to life day-to-day for stakeholders and contribute to a positive school culture.
• Model the core values of scholarship, merit, community, and responsibility, as well as school-wide norms and beliefs that promote an inclusive culture, creating an environment where staff, students, and families are valued and respected for who they are.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and monitor short- and long-term goals and priorities aligned to network and school-wide vision, ensuring strong student achievement and a positive school culture.
• Respond to breaches in culture promptly and effectively, and encourage others to address interactions or situations that detract from school culture or violate norms and expectations.
• Drive teacher improvement by creating and implementing systems, structures, and opportunities that support and develop teachers to implement all aspects of the curriculum and lead to student achievement.
• Ensure that teachers understand content and unit plans at a high level, and that lesson plans reflect appropriate levels of rigor, access, and differentiation for all students.
• Develop and lead staff-wide professional development aligned to network and school-based priorities.
• Manage teams of teachers, accountable for moving their instructional practice and their students' academic achievement through data-driven cycles of improvement.
• Utilize student culture and academic achievement data, student work, teacher practice, and planning to identify, diagnose, and take a course of action to move the teacher and student forward.
• Hold a high bar of excellence for special populations, including students with IEPs, MLLs, and transfer students, by working alongside the Assistant Director of Student Support to ensure student growth and absolute achievement gains.
• Supervise, coach, and develop instructional staff through a variety of means, including walkthroughs, observations, targeted coaching cycles, and the development of model classrooms and teacher leaders.
• Build a culture of instructional excellence across all classrooms, inclusive of high levels of rigor and motivation, authentic engagement, and student ownership of learning, and a strong sense of connectedness and belonging for all students.
• Coach and evaluate teachers using the Danielson Framework for Teaching.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in Education Leadership, Teaching, or a relevant content area, alongside a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience of a minimum of five years of demonstrated success in teaching, preferably in a high-performing, urban school setting.
• Experience across a diverse range of grades and subjects.
• Experience with systematically managing complex systems of data, resources, and information.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and a commitment to their application.
• Industry Knowledge of exceptional student achievement strategies, with a record of results.
• Proficiency in the Danielson Framework for Teaching and its application to coaching and evaluation.
• Strong skills in oral and written communication.
• Embodies a consistent, approachable, encouraging, and cooperative demeanor to effectively inspire, coach, develop, and retain educators across a diverse continuum.
• Eagerness to learn and a growth mindset.

Embedded within a national charter network, the Academic Director serves as a solutions-oriented academic leader who collaborates with the SVP of Academics and regional leaders on the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic plans across network, region, and school levels. Working closely with school leaders, the Academic Director develops their capacity through coaching and professional learning institutes, ensuring students across the network reach measurable growth and academic performance goals.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the SVP of Academics and national and regional leaders on the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic plans at the network, region, and school level, including the instructional approach, curriculum plan, assessment strategy, teacher and leader development plans, special education plan, school culture and climate plan, social-emotional learning plan, and intervention programming.
• Ensure that students reach their potential through the coaching and development of school leaders, resulting in the attainment of students' growth goals and academic performance goals.
• Assist in the design and facilitation of network-wide leader professional learning institutes focused on core design elements and signature practices.
• Collaborate with the SVP of Academics in developing and implementing pilot professional development initiatives, including an Exceptional Teacher Project, an Emerging Leader Project, and a Diverse Learner Project.
• Ensure scholar success across the network by performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a Master's degree or higher in K-12 Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience of at least seven years in public and charter settings, with a minimum of three years leading academics in charter schools at the primary level.
• Experience delivering a world-class student experience with a proven track record of school- or district-level academic success in urban environments.
• Experience with urban turnaround programs or equivalent completion.
• Knowledge of data platforms and their use in improving student outcomes.
• Previous teaching experience at the primary level.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex laws, regulations, and policies as they apply to academic programming.
• Strong skills in verbal, written, and presentation communication, as well as organization, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
• Ability to influence and motivate others in a virtual setting, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and work with all stakeholders across all levels of management.
• Embodies a belief that all children can learn and that schools bear the responsibility of enabling them to reach their potential.

Reporting to the principal, the Academic Director researches, develops, and proposes effective solutions for improving school programs while ensuring the appropriate Montessori curriculum is implemented and a Montessori climate is maintained across all classrooms. Partnering with the Education Research Pedagogy Council, marketing teams, and teaching staff, the Academic Director enables enrollment growth and consistent program quality that supports children's academic progress aligned to Common Core standards.

Core Functions

• Research, develop, and propose effective solutions for improving school programs.
• Collaborate with the Education Research Pedagogy Council to design and refine programs.
• Supervise, manage, and ensure the quality of all school programs and activities.
• Ensure that the appropriate Montessori curriculum is available, implemented, and that a Montessori climate is maintained across all classrooms.
• Supervise the status of materials and equipment in Montessori classrooms, and track children's progress and academic performance in alignment with Common Core standards.
• Observe classrooms and produce improvement reports, assisting the principal in supervising all school activities and events throughout the year.
• Provide professional training for teachers, collaborating with them to plan and oversee professional development processes, organizing feedback and coaching meetings, and identifying training needs as requested.
• Participate in and deliver speeches at meetings, events, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Serve as an effective medium of communication between the school and parents, and collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop effective enrollment plans.
• Interview and recruit staff, collaborate with and report directly to the principal, and connect teachers to strengthen bonds and promote cross-cultural connections.

Skills & Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in General Pedagogy or Early Childhood Pedagogy, with an Administration Certificate.
• Experience of three to five years in academic administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and evaluating academic programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with teachers in professional development and coaching situations.
• Knowledge of Montessori philosophy, curriculum, and a demonstrated commitment to and compatibility with Montessori beliefs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Strong skills in leadership, communication, presentation, and pedagogy.
• Ability to make sound decisions and relate effectively to parents and the general public.

Sitting at the intersection of academic quality assurance and international student success, the Academic Director holds overall responsibility for teaching delivery, curriculum development, accreditation, and staff leadership within a university-embedded international college, forming part of the senior leadership team alongside the College Director and College Manager. Operating across internal quality processes, external inspecting bodies, and a partner university relationship, the Academic Director ensures the highest possible student satisfaction and progression outcomes while teaching up to ten hours per week.

Primary Duties

• Form part of the senior leadership team alongside the College Director, College Manager, and Heads of Subjects, with significant delegated management responsibilities.
• Deputise for the College Director, in partnership with the College Manager, in the College Director's absence.
• Support the College Director in fulfilling Collaboration and Service Level Agreements and ensuring the College meets the requirements of inspecting bodies and internal quality audits and reviews.
• Represent the College at the Group Academic Board and create and maintain effective communication channels with link tutors at the partner university, including through regular meetings.
• Lead, inspire, and motivate staff to deliver high-quality performance in all areas, including line managing, supporting, and developing senior academic colleagues as appropriate.
• Lead the recruitment, induction, development, and performance management of teaching staff, providing ongoing support and guidance on programme goals, curriculum, materials, and methodology.
• Conduct class observations, provide feedback, and promote a collaborative working environment to maintain and enhance the quality of the student learning experience.
• Develop, lead, and coordinate the College's programmes and academic resources, including the annual curriculum review, timetabling, assessments, and tutor recruitment and deployment.
• Lead on accreditation by external bodies, internal reviews, validation processes, and quality assurance for all programmes in conjunction with senior leaders and the partner university.
• Lead the team in writing module outlines, teaching materials, assignments, and summative assessments, and encourage the development and use of the VLE and other learning technologies.
• Oversee student progress monitoring, formal interaction with destination university faculties, academic guidance, feedback systems, and assessment scheduling to ensure the highest possible student satisfaction and progression outcomes.
• Provide the College Director with advice on all academic matters in light of commercial imperatives, contribute to budget formulation, and use management information to drive continuous improvement of academic systems and processes.
• Teach up to ten hours per week and liaise with all relevant stakeholders on academic issues and cross-organisational projects as appropriate.

Experience & Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Master's degree, a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, and an Advance HE Fellowship, with a qualification linked to academic management.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK, with a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
• Experience of significant relevant leadership and teaching involving international students, preferably within a UK further or higher education context, including recent experience of academic management in a university-embedded international college.
• Experience contributing to or running CPD sessions, curriculum, and course development.
• Knowledge of the higher education environment, including quality assurance frameworks and accreditation processes.
• Proficiency in the use of the latest technological teaching aids, VLE platforms, and high-level IT skills with good numeracy and attention to detail.
• Strong skills in oral and written communication, with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, target-driven, service-focused environment.
• Familiarity with working within clear process guidelines while exercising sound independent judgement where no set process exists.
• Appropriate international and cultural awareness, sensitivity, empathy with international students, and an understanding of their needs.

A key member of the university's academic leadership, the Academic Director oversees all aspects of education quality and teaching delivery for an environmental sustainability program, from designing program modules and managing accreditation to conducting admissions interviews and coordinating curriculum planning with the Executive Director. Collaborating across faculty, companies, professional associations, and an Ethics Committee, the Academic Director ensures content quality, program progress, and measurable career impact for graduating students.

Scope of Work

• Design program modules, define topics, plan assessments, and introduce new methodologies to ensure adequate delivery across all areas of the program.
• Manage accreditation presentations, administrative tasks, and academic guide reviews to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Search for and assign teachers to sessions, coordinate faculty to avoid content repetition, and source replacement teachers as needed.
• Identify areas of interest for companies and professionals in the sector, conduct market analysis, and define the target audience for the program.
• Lead academic coordination and monitoring, organizing faculty meetings, management meetings with students, and evaluation surveys to ensure content quality and program progress.
• Conduct post-program interviews with students to analyze career impact, and collaborate on final evaluation exam preparation in coordination with faculty.
• Advise and collaborate with the university on the promotion and marketing of the program, attending informational sessions and disseminating the program through professional and sectoral associations.
• Draft at least six communication documents for publication, contribute to informational leaflets, and advise on appropriate marketing channels and advertising placements.
• Conduct admissions interviews with prospective students and contribute to admission decisions based on pre-established criteria.
• Identify and pre-select teacher candidates, present shortlists to the relevant Dean, and establish collaboration conditions through personal interviews.
• Coordinate curriculum planning, electives, dual degrees, exchanges, and projects, working closely with the Executive Director on logistics and innovation implementation.
• Manage ethics breach cases in close liaison with the Ethics Committee, and maintain regular contact with class representatives, faculty, and students to ensure rapid response to issues.

Position Requirements

• Hold a PhD in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Natural Resources, Biology, or a sustainability-related field.
• Experience of a minimum of five years, with experience in program design and academic affairs coordination viewed positively.
• Strong skills in project management, communication, and interpersonal relations, including active listening and empathy.
• Proficiency in preparing and delivering effective presentations for both students and external partners, including companies, keynote speakers, and mentors.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment across face-to-face, email, and IT-based channels while managing complexity under time pressure.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.

Sustained college and career readiness for high school youth depends on the Academic Director, who designs and delivers after-school academic programming aligned to state standards while recruiting and coaching part-time tutors and activity specialists within a Community Schools cradle-to-career pipeline model. Based within a high school partner setting and reporting to the Site Director, the Academic Director enables continuous program improvement through data collection, funder reporting, and seamless coordination with senior academic staff and Community Schools colleagues.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Site Director to oversee program implementation and fidelity to the cradle-to-career pipeline model.
• Collaborate with senior academic staff at the high school partner to develop an understanding of students' academic needs, and with Community Schools staff to ensure seamless transition from day to after-school.
• Recruit, onboard, observe, coach, and train part-time tutors and activity specialists to support their professional development and best meet student needs.
• Assist in the effective delivery of academic lessons, tutoring support, and club planning aligned to state academic standards, incorporating a holistic, trauma-informed approach to education.
• Modify and expand after-school curricula to fit individual needs, ensuring content is thematic in sequence and provides hands-on experiential learning aligned to state academic standards.
• Collect and utilize data to support program progress, collaborate with the independent evaluator, and prepare reports for funders and school partners in support of continuous program improvement.
• Support the Site Director with academically aligned parent and family workshops, provide weekly updates to the Community Schools team, and assist in the planning and execution of all special events.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports grounded in qualitative data, and present creative solutions for program improvement on an ongoing basis.

Education & Experience

• Hold a Master's degree in Education, with NYS Teaching Certification preferred.
• Experience of at least two years in curriculum development and lesson planning, with previous experience implementing high-quality structured programs for high school youth strongly preferred.
• Previous classroom teaching experience and experience working in an office setting, handling administrative tasks, including data management, email, and Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of youth development principles, Social Emotional Learning core competencies, and NY Common Core standards as integrated into project-based learning activities.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication, with meticulous attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred.

As the Academic Director for INTO University of Exeter, this role manages a team of Programme Managers and academic staff while holding overall responsibility for academic quality, teaching delivery, and student experience across face-to-face and digital learning environments. The INTO academic operations team relies on this work to achieve student progression and satisfaction targets, with the Academic Director balancing quality standards against commercial imperatives in close liaison with the partner university and regional sales and marketing teams.

Accountabilities

• Liaise with key stakeholders at the partner university and within the company, acting as a positive ambassador and providing the Centre Director with advice and support on all academic matters in light of commercial imperatives and financial targets.
• Contribute to the development and communication of Centre plans, creating an academic organisational structure that reflects the Centre's goals and values and enables systems, structures, and processes to operate effectively in line with legal, corporate, and budgetary requirements.
• Develop, lead, and coordinate face-to-face and digital teaching programmes and resources, maximising student progression and satisfaction while maintaining an understanding of the Centre's commercial targets.
• Ensure all necessary strategies, policies, and procedures are in place to assess and report on student performance and progression to key stakeholders, and liaise with the partner university on validation and accreditation processes.
• Recruit, retain, develop, and deploy academic and academic-related staff, managing their performance and development while fostering high employee engagement in an environment of fairness, equality, and diversity.
• Provide staff with ongoing support and guidance on programme goals, curriculum, materials, and methodology, and deploy resources optimally in line with budgets to maximise profitability without compromising quality.
• Engage effectively with regional sales and marketing teams to ensure quality student enrolment, and maintain regular communication processes to keep employees, students, parents, and stakeholders fully informed of relevant strategic and operational matters.
• Build a culture and curriculum that reflects the diversity of students, ensuring that pastoral care, student wellbeing, and safeguarding remain central to all of the Centre's undertakings.

Professional Experience

• Hold a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience in academic leadership within further or higher education.
• Experience of significant academic management, including the development and coordination of face-to-face and digital teaching programmes in an international student context.
• Experience in staff recruitment, performance management, and professional development within an academic setting.
• Knowledge of validation, accreditation, and quality assurance processes within higher education.
• Strong skills in communication, stakeholder relationship management, and academic leadership across diverse and multicultural environments.
• Ability to balance academic quality with commercial imperatives, deploying resources efficiently while maintaining high standards of student experience and progression.

The Assistant Academic Director oversees the day-to-day academic operations and student support services of an International Accelerator Program combining English language instruction with academic acculturation for international students at FIU. The work directly supports student retention, progression, and degree completion by coordinating timetabling, course scheduling, and academic quality assurance in close collaboration with university administrators, academic support staff, and faculty members.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all academic program logistics, including timetabling, resource preparation, and classroom allocation.
• Oversee and assist with day-to-day academic operations, providing hands-on academic and acculturation support to students.
• Manage academic operations in accordance with established systems and procedures, ensuring accurate records and reports are maintained.
• Work with university academic departments to ensure appropriate scheduling of courses and assignment of instructional staff.
• Assist with maintaining academic program quality and standards in line with university and accrediting body requirements, ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement.
• Monitor student retention processes, analyze data on student progress and satisfaction, and report on achievement of objectives, including progression and degree completion.
• Liaise with academic committees, key university offices, and partners related to the matriculation and onboarding of new students into university degree programs.
• Represent the program at academic events, familiarization tours, and through memberships and affiliations as appropriate, adhering to university policies on academic integrity.

Background & Experience

• Hold a Master's degree with three or more years of experience in higher education, language school management, TEFL/TESOL, or a related field.
• Experience working with international students in an academic or student services context.
• Demonstrated understanding of class management tools, including databases, Microsoft Office programs, course management systems, and media to support interactive and student-centered instruction, including Salesforce and other data management tools.
• Eligibility to work in and travel freely to and from the United States without sponsorship.
• Fluency in English and availability to travel.
• Strong skills in communication, leadership, and relationship management across national and international contexts.

The Academic Director owns full-cycle development of lesson materials and courses across six grade levels while leading a large team of curriculum specialists and teachers to build and deliver a Chinese language curriculum aligned to Singapore MOE frameworks for classroom and online use. Reporting to senior company leadership and collaborating with library, marketing, and professional development committees, the Academic Director advances student learning outcomes and organizational capacity through curriculum quality assurance, innovation, and ongoing professional sharing with teachers, parents, and the public.

Strategic Initiatives

• Lead and manage a large team of curriculum specialists and teachers, formulating strategy, procedures, and work plans, and monitoring key performance indicators for the Academic Department.
• Lead full-cycle development of lesson materials and courses across six grade levels, from designing curriculum outcomes and planning schemes of work to writing, vetting, publishing, and ensuring timely delivery for classroom and online use.
• Ensure curriculum quality assurance through professional input and corrective feedback to junior team members, classroom observations, stakeholder engagement, and regular curriculum review and revision to assess how effectively the curriculum meets students' needs.
• Lead curriculum-related committees and task forces, including those related to library, marketing, professional development, and curriculum delivery.
• Conduct professional sharing, mentoring, curriculum meetings, presentations, and workshops for team members, teachers, colleagues, parents, and the public in line with company initiatives and directions.
• Spearhead and implement innovations to meet continuing changes in the educational industry landscape.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Hold a good university degree in the relevant subject or a related area, with a minimum of five to ten years of experience in a relevant leadership role in the education sector.
• Knowledge of current Singapore MOE Primary Chinese Language education approaches, curriculum frameworks, instructional strategies, and applicable policies and regulations.
• Strong skills in curriculum development, instructional and assessment material design, and the application of MOE curriculum frameworks to an online and classroom learning context.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of professional integrity, passion for education, and the flexibility to manage change and ambiguity under tight deadlines.

Embedded within a customer service-focused language school, the Academic Director develops curriculum, manages teacher scheduling and class placement, and oversees academic operations, including placement testing, student counseling, and budget control for the academic department. Working closely with production supervisors, academic staff, and new teachers, the Academic Director ensures high-quality instruction delivery and institutional standards are consistently maintained across all academic programs.

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinate curriculum, teaching staff scheduling, and class placement, including organizing placement testing and securing appropriate facilities.
• Conduct orientation and training for new teachers, providing academic support and introducing the Teacher's Handbook.
• Observe teachers, conduct follow-up meetings, and provide written formal evaluations and professional guidance.
• Coordinate professional development of the teaching staff and assign administrative duties to the teaching staff as required.
• Counsel individual students on academic performance, track excessive absences, and initiate Academic Warning letters.
• Coordinate departure evaluation questionnaires, departure testing, student reports, and maintain all student computer files with up-to-date academic information.
• Supervise lecture scheduling, book inventory, book ordering, and monthly library maintenance of class sets in the teachers' room.
• Work with production supervisors to control academic components of the budget, including class size averages and hour banks for salaried teachers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree with a TEFL Certification.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three years of proven departmental leadership.
• Certifications accepted include an MA in TESOL.
• 60-hour TEFL certification in online, blended, or in-person format.
• ESL or TEFL certification meets established minimum standards.

Reporting to the Department's leadership team, the Academic Director refines and leads the launch of a new English-language MBA program, encompassing program design, marketing, stakeholder management, and budget responsibility alongside a commitment to impactful research in strategy, leadership, and organizational behavior. Partnering with academic and industry collaborators on joint research projects, executive education, and third-party funding pipelines, the Academic Director strengthens the School's standing in global business education and contributes to culture and people development within the team.

Executive Functions

• Shape the research, teaching, and outreach agenda with a commitment to impactful, high-quality research in strategy and leadership, focusing on emerging issues in global business, including strategic management, leadership, and organizational behavior, and global aspects of strategy.
• Lead the School's efforts to launch a new English-language MBA program, including program design, marketing, stakeholder management, and budget responsibility.
• Develop and teach core courses in the MBA program and engage with the broader educational agenda across Bachelor's, Master's, and executive education levels.
• Enhance the pipeline of third-party funding with academic partners, and collaborate with industry partners in joint research projects and executive education.
• Contribute to culture and people development within the team and department, actively participating in shaping and cultivating the academic environment of the School.

Technical Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in business, management, or economics, ideally in strategy, leadership, international business, or organizational behavior, with academic excellence evidenced by publications in high-quality academic journals and practitioner outlets.
• Experience of significant program directorship of full-time MBA, EMBA, or equivalent programs in a business school environment.
• Experience in teaching diverse audiences with consistently high evaluation ratings, and a proven track record of creating impact through executive education, industry, consulting, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in successfully managing industry-academia collaboration through joint research with corporate partners or customized executive education.
• Knowledge of third-party funding mechanisms, including the Swiss National Science Foundation, Innosuisse, and European Union funding streams.
• Strong skills in leadership, communication, and entrepreneurial thinking, with evidence of thought leadership and a creative mindset in the context of the future of education.
• Fluency in English is essential, with a good knowledge of German considered an advantage.

Sitting at the intersection of academic rigor and social development, the Academic Director conceptualizes and leads teaching programmes and capacity-building projects for Ashoka University students and external stakeholders, including non-profits and philanthropists, drawing on multi-disciplinary themes to enrich the Centre's teaching and outreach agenda. Operating across partnerships with academia, civil society, funding organisations, and government bodies in India and internationally, the Academic Director expands the Centre's collaborative reach while managing independent contractors, writing academic papers, and representing the Centre at external fora.

Ownership Areas

• Conceptualize and implement teaching programmes for students and key stakeholder groups, including non-profits and philanthropists.
• Ingrain a culture of academic rigor at the Centre.
• Co-create, design, and lead in-house capacity-building projects from start to finish, and advise partners on their programmes.
• Leverage current partnerships and identify opportunities to build new collaborations with stakeholders across academia, civil society, funding organisations, and government bodies in India and internationally.
• Manage relationships with independent contractors, consultants, and research partners.
• Write reports, academic papers, and long-form articles, and represent the Centre and its work at external fora and to the media.

Requirements

• Hold a postgraduate degree from a reputed university in Development Studies or a related field.
• Experience of twelve or more years in research and academia, with exposure to evolving strategy, managing teams, multiple external research partners, and donor relationships.
• Knowledge of the social sector and its challenges in India.
• Ability to work remotely and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a dynamic and expanding team environment.

A key member of the academic leadership team, the Academic Director provides academic direction for graduate-level Communications programs delivered online, leading curriculum updates, accreditation reviews, and faculty recruitment while also developing and teaching graduate courses. Collaborating across Program Advisory Boards, Course Developers, Section Leads, and external partners, the Academic Director ensures marketplace leadership, high student engagement, and impactful mentoring by industry experts.

Delivery Expectations

• Provide academic leadership for the launch of new programs, collaborating with staff and external partners on principles for course design and student experience design.
• Collaborate with staff and lead the Program Advisory Board to continuously evolve program design and deepen relationships with local organisations.
• Lead curriculum updates, research, and review new industry-specific resources and competencies, and participate in faculty governance processes.
• Serve as a point of contact for Course Developers, Course Coordinators, and Section Leads for recommended curriculum development and revisions.
• Lead and continually evolve the program to ensure marketplace leadership, high student engagement, and impactful mentoring by industry experts.
• Develop and teach graduate-level courses in an online format, and coordinate strategic review of all program materials, leading curriculum-related aspects of accreditation review.
• Support the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of program faculty, and participate in school governance through faculty meetings, development and training sessions, and course evaluation and review.

Background & Experience

• Hold an earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related field.
• Experience of five or more years of progressive experience within the field or discipline, with administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency in adult learning best practices and graduate-level online course development and teaching, with experience preferred.
• Knowledge of emerging practice and industry-specific competencies within the relevant field.
• Proficiency in a second language is an advantage.

Academic excellence in an Irish language school depends on the Academic Director, who leads curriculum and syllabus design, manages CELTA operations, oversees teacher development and CPD, and ensures compliance across all areas of academic management. Serving as a key support to the Centre Director on academic budgets and inspection preparation, the Academic Director sustains the school's accreditation standing and delivers a high-quality academic experience for students.

Key Deliverables

• Lead curriculum and syllabus design and development, ensuring all academic policies and provisions are compliant and quality assurance is maintained across all areas of academic management.
• Manage operational academic functions, including student supports and services, external proficiency examination enrolments, and management of CELTA enquiries, interviews, and course organisation.
• Oversee, support, and develop the academic team, managing HR responsibilities and coordinating teacher development and CPD.
• Prepare for school inspections and support the Centre Director in managing academic budgets and broader centre operations.

Education & Experience

• Qualify for Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent, alongside a Cambridge DELTA, Trinity TESOL Diploma, or a Master's degree in ELT that includes assessed teaching practice.
• Experience of at least five years of full-time ELT experience, preferably in a similar context, with proven management experience in a comparable role.
• Experience in managing CPD for academic staff, and experience as a Main Course CELTA Tutor, preferred.
• Knowledge of the ELT sector in Ireland, including familiarity with the IELTS Test and Cambridge Suite of examinations.
• Strong skills in written and oral communication, negotiation, organisation, and presentation, with a passion for English language teaching and learning.

As the Academic Director within a university education unit, this role provides academic leadership for principal and superintendent certification programs, including resource allocation, fiscal oversight, and direct teaching of core educational leadership coursework covering culture, diversity, and social justice. The education unit relies on this work to cultivate faculty collaboration, graduate student mentorship, and strategic community partnerships that advance scholarship in educational leadership.

Areas of Ownership

• Provide leadership for the education unit, including resource allocation and management, fiscal and budgetary oversight, space and facilities, personnel, and delivery of instructional programs.
• Engage with community and organisational entities to create strategic partnerships within the unit and across the region.
• Support scholarly and creative activity and faculty development, and maintain communication with campus and college leadership.
• Teach core educational leadership coursework in principal and superintendent certification programs, covering culture, diversity and social justice, leadership and organisational theory, instructional leadership, policy and politics, community and communications, and law and finance.
• Mentor graduate students and collaborate with other faculty and K-12 educators.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold an earned doctorate in educational leadership or a closely related field by the time of hire.
• Experience of leadership at school, district, departmental, college, or university level, with evidence of contribution to scholarship in educational leadership commensurate with rank.
• Expertise in educational leadership related to diversity issues, culturally competent leadership, and leadership for social justice, consistent with institutional strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor graduate students and work collaboratively with faculty and K-12 educators.

On-site Academic Director manages day-to-day faculty operations, curriculum delivery, academic programming, and student success initiatives for a study abroad postsecondary program, ensuring compliance with Academic Provider policies and fostering a rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Success in the position means maintaining a dual-reporting relationship with the local Program Director and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Verto Headquarters while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all faculty and participant interactions.

Engineering Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of faculty, academic staff, academic programming, curriculum, and local academic partnerships, supporting global leadership to implement a strong academic program on-site.
• Ensure excellence in curriculum delivery in compliance with Academic Provider policies and best practices for postsecondary education and the study abroad industry.
• Strategize on the design and delivery of academic programming, including courses, experiential learning, excursions, co-curricular activities, and academic success initiatives, and develop and manage local partnerships with academic institutions, associations, and professionals.
• Manage faculty recruiting, credentialing, hiring, training, evaluation, and professional development, and lead initiatives around faculty engagement and retention in partnership with headquarters.
• Champion academic success in and out of the classroom, supporting student advising, college counseling, and academic interventions, and collaborating with the on-site Academic Success Team to monitor and proactively support participants facing academic difficulties.
• Oversee academic operations, including the academic calendar, timetables, course registration, budgeting, academic forecasting, technology implementation, and course supply procurement.
• Provide leadership in addressing faculty and participant academic complaints, grievances, and appeals, and oversee adherence to academic policies, including FERPA and participant privacy policies.
• Participate in global academic leadership meetings, contribute to achieving global academic objectives and key results, and support academic reporting, self-studies, and site visits from staff, Academic Providers, and university partners.
• Teach courses as needed in the area of disciplinary expertise, fulfilling all relevant faculty duties and complying with Academic Provider protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Hold an earned doctoral degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in education administration, international education, curriculum and instruction, or a relevant disciplinary field.
• Experience of a minimum of three years of post-secondary instruction and two years in academic administration, including curriculum development, assessment, student achievement, and faculty supervision and development.
• Experience working with first-year college participants and demonstrated familiarity with both US and local higher education systems.
• Knowledge of local culture, history, and language, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language as relevant.
• Strong skills in leading and coordinating faculty, establishing training and development plans, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders across global teams and time zones.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to address relevant issues directly with faculty and participants.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks and priorities within a complex administrative environment, with the flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organisation.
• Authorization to work in the country at the time of hire, with preference given to local candidates.

The Academic Director creates schedules, manages the Cambridge Exam Center, and recruits and mentors approximately 20 part-time and full-time teachers across General English, Cambridge, and University Preparation programs at an EF language school in Canada. Reporting to senior school leadership and collaborating with sales offices, IT support, and other departments, the Academic Director enables academic excellence and cost-effective program delivery through the Efekta methodology, accreditation compliance, and ongoing classroom observations and training.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure academic excellence across all programs, with strong implementation of the EF learning system, and manage academic admin staff to ensure weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines are met.
• Create and schedule classes to meet student, teacher, and operational needs, balancing quality and cost-effectiveness, and ensure processes within the academic department are communicated and followed.
• Manage the Cambridge Exam Center in good standing, working closely with the Cambridge Supervisor, and support the development of University Preparation Programs at the school.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor teachers trained in the Efekta methodology, providing ongoing professional development opportunities and conducting regular classroom observations and training sessions.
• Lead teacher and academic meetings, advise students on classes, programs, schedules, and academic goals, and liaise with sales offices to answer queries related to academic programs.
• Ensure teacher resources are maintained, support IT troubleshooting, implement and adhere to all accreditation requirements, and teach or manage emergency cover as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to create a positive and professional academic learning environment, regularly assisting with school-wide initiatives and events.

Skills & Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree preferred, and a CELTA, DELTA, or TESL Canada Level 1 certification.
• Five years of teaching experience in an adult ESL environment.
• Experience managing in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of Cambridge exam protocols and University Preparation Programs.
• Strong skills in leadership, communication, customer service, and decision-making, with the ability to motivate a diverse and experienced teaching team and remain composed under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated goal-oriented, results-driven, and flexible approach, including availability for evening and weekend work as required.
• Valid Canadian work authorization and fluent written and oral English language skills.

Embedded within a dual-campus maritime training institution, the Academic Director executes day-to-day administration and oversight of simulators, instructional staff, and financial resources across both East and West Coast campuses while serving as the primary representative to regulatory bodies including USCG, MARAD, and SOCP. Working closely with the Executive Director, Human Resources Manager, and business development teams, the Academic Director sustains quality standards, manages collective bargaining compliance, and supports contract solicitation to advance the institution's operational and commercial objectives.

Job Functions

• Oversee day-to-day administration and operations of the East Coast Campus, and the West Coast Campus in the absence of the Assistant Director, including simulators, simulation systems, and simulation team members.
• Review, maintain, track, and apply financial and human resources to day-to-day academic activities across both campuses, and advise the Executive Director on the fiduciary and financial position and responsibilities of the Academic Department.
• Supervise instructional staff, ensuring quality instruction delivery, and provide counseling, guidance, and discipline in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreements and Policy Manuals.
• Create and coordinate the Academic Training Schedule, including the assignment of personnel and resources, and serve as off-site training coordinator, liaising between instructors, staff, and customers.
• Act as primary representative to regulatory bodies and outside stakeholders, including USCG, MARAD, SOCP, MMP, and other industry groups, and attend meetings and conferences as representative of the Academic Department.
• Develop, establish, and maintain cost analysis and cost control procedures, and assist the business development and sales team in the solicitation, analysis, pricing, and writing of contracts, including responses to Statements of Work and Requests for Proposals.
• Act as management representative, ensuring Quality Standards Systems are implemented and maintained, and coordinate personnel actions with the Human Resources Manager and Executive Director.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with first-hand knowledge of the maritime industry, with experience sailing as Chief Mate, Master, or military equivalent, is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, automated information systems, and CRM systems, with knowledge of accounting systems considered an advantage.
• Strong skills in interpersonal communication, sound judgment, decision-making, and the ability to develop detailed analyses to support recommendations with minimal guidance.
• Ability to complete fire training and basic CPR certification, with moderate physical activity requirements and approximately twenty percent travel between campuses.

Reporting to key internal and external stakeholders, the Academic Director refines course syllabi for six computer science courses, identifies and secures qualified local faculty, and serves as the academic expert for a Tech Career Accelerator program connecting students to the computer science and tech sector in Prague. Partnering with faculty and advisors at partner institutions and collaborating with internal teams on experiential program components, the Academic Director fosters enrollment interest and deepens relationships across the local and US higher education landscape.

Operational Focus

• Refine and improve course syllabi for a set of six computer science courses, incorporating feedback from partner institutions regarding appropriate course level, content, and prerequisites.
• Identify, secure, induct, support, and oversee qualified local faculty to teach computer science courses, helping them prepare for and begin instruction.
• Enhance and develop new relationships with faculty and advisors in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, and related departments at partner institutions to foster interest and enrolment in the Tech Career Accelerator program.
• Act as an academic expert for the Tech Career Accelerator program and computer science courses, sharing information and developing understanding with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide general guidance on the computer science field and tech sector locally, and help develop and deliver active, applied, and experiential components of the program and courses.

Experience & Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in computer science or a computing-related discipline, or a Master's degree combined with extensive teaching and industry experience in computer science or the tech sector.
• Experience of proven university-level teaching in computer science or related courses, with prior administrative or oversight experience in supporting and developing faculty members.
• Knowledge of the computer science field and tech sector in Prague, with deep experience and strong professional connections in the local industry.
• Knowledge of the US higher education system from prior work or study experience.
• Strong skills in communicating and explaining computer science topics across areas of expertise to support broad course and curriculum development.

Sitting at the intersection of music instruction and institutional administration, the Music Academic Director leads piano and music theory lessons, manages all academic affairs, including course registration and academic board meetings, and oversees examination-related matters within a private education institution. Operating across teaching responsibilities, student records management, and daily scheduling oversight, the Music Academic Director ensures the smooth running of classes and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements for private education.

Primary Duties

• Lead piano and music theory lessons and group lessons, and prepare students for music examinations.
• Evaluate students based on their individual learning progress.
• Maintain and update the database and student records through the school management system.
• Monitor daily schedules of teachers and students to ensure the smooth running of classes.
• Manage all academic affairs, including course registration, course delivery, academic board meetings, and course planning.
• Manage all examination-related matters, including registration and payments, and complete general administrative and operational tasks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Piano Performance, with at least five years of relevant professional experience in a private education institution.
• Knowledge of academic matters related to private education institutions and familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal relations, initiative, detail orientation, and time management.

A key member of the core team of a growing tutoring company, the Academic Director leads a team of academic tutors and creates systems for measuring and improving teacher and student performance while standardizing pedagogy across AP, IB, A-Levels, Common Core, SAT, SSAT, and ISEE curricula for delivery in Japan. Collaborating with management, staff, students, and parents across strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and professional development, the Academic Director enables significant improvements in student achievement and organizational effectiveness.

Work Activities

• Create systems for measuring, tracking, reporting, and improving both teacher and student performance, and implement processes for strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, leadership coaching, professional development, and community engagement.
• Supervise staff, working closely and collaboratively to increase the overall effectiveness and efficiency of instructional delivery and significantly improve student achievement.
• Develop, improve, and maintain training manuals, systems, and organisational standards for all relevant curricula and standardised tests, including AP, IB, A-Levels, Common Core, SAT, SSAT, and ISEE.
• Standardise pedagogy to allow for individual flexibility, ensuring up-to-date alignment with local and international standards.
• Analyse and review course materials to determine the effectiveness of private lessons, group classes, and teacher training sessions, and ensure the efficient and effective use of human, fiscal, and other resources.
• Deliver reports and recommendations to management, staff, students, and parents, including difficult and potentially challenging messages.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a Bachelor's degree or above from a top university, with a Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or Learning and Development from an accredited institution preferred.
• Experience of a minimum of five years of successful teaching and teacher training, with experience in after-school tutoring and test preparation preferred.
• Familiarity with the US and UK academic experience and relevant curricula, including AP, IB, A-Levels, Common Core, and standardised testing frameworks.
• Strong skills in business acumen, communication, influencing, planning, and project management, with the ability to exercise integrity and sound judgement in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Ability to adjust support based on individualised personalities and needs, delegate tasks appropriately, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Native English proficiency and a commitment to living and working in Japan for a minimum of two to three years.

Sustained programme quality and institutional compliance depend on the Academic Director, who oversees the running of all faculties, including programme development, timetabling, financial management, and student welfare, while leading internal quality audits and supporting MQA accreditation processes. Based within a university operating to ISO standards and serving as an ambassador across all stakeholder levels, the Academic Director guides recruitment collaboration, formative and summative feedback, and international management to sustain programme delivery and enrolment targets.

Functional Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall running of all faculties, including programme development, timetabling, financial management, profitability of programmes, and student welfare, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, and ISO standards.
• Conduct internal quality audits of faculty process performance, including auditing, reporting, and follow-up audits, and support accreditation processes for MQA and other professional bodies.
• Collaborate with the Recruitment team to ensure target student enrolment numbers are met to sustain programme delivery.
• Provide effective, well-documented, and timely formative and summative feedback, and serve as an ambassador for the university, inspiring trust and confidence at all levels.

Technical Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in Education and be a certified academician or equivalent, with a minimum of ten years of experience in a senior academic or industry capacity in a similar role.
• Experience in international management within the service and education industry, with international employment or study experience preferred, and willingness to serve abroad.
• Knowledge of academic regulatory requirements, MQA accreditation processes, curriculum development, and teaching and learning methodologies and tools.
• Strong skills in operational, strategic, financial, and project management, with the ability to solve complex problems, multi-task, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and organisational skills, with a pleasant personality and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels across a diverse team.

As the Academic Director supporting a professional university program, this role guides program strategy by implementing goals, overseeing contributing faculty, and maintaining a reduced teaching workload not exceeding 0.5 FTE within a framework set by the Program Director. The program relies on this work to ensure student complaints and misconduct are addressed, accreditation and policy requirements are upheld, and the university's presence is represented effectively at community and professional events.

Performance Expectations

• Implement strategies to achieve goals locally and across the academic program, consistent with university goals and policies.
• Collect, prepare, and furnish outcome data and relevant program information as required by the university.
• Participate in the Program Director Council to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Oversee and evaluate contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program, and supervise students by addressing complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
• Participate in marketing activities and represent the university at community and professional events, including travel to off-site locations as required.
• Maintain a reduced teaching workload not exceeding 0.5 FTE, and contribute to service and scholarly activities.

Requirements

• Hold a relevant advanced degree appropriate to the professional program discipline.
• Strong skills in communication, time management, and organisational management, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently and with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, promote collaboration, model core values, and enforce university policies.
• Ability to manage change, interact effectively with university support services, and travel to off-site locations for marketing and community or professional activities.