Academic Director

6 months ago

المملكة العربية السعودية, Saudi Arabia National Construction Academy(NCA) Full time

**Academic Director Job Description**

Academic directors are responsible for overseeing the academic programs of their institution. They work with faculty members to develop and implement curriculum, manage student assessment strategies, and ensure that students are meeting all relevant standards and benchmarks. There will be an emphasis on the oversight of day-to-day learning and teaching operations, as well as leadership of longer-term academic development.

**Key Responsibilities**:
The key responsibilities of the Academic Director fall into three categories: (1) Academic Program

Management; (2) Curricular Development, and (3) Faculty Development.

(1) Academic Program Management
- Lead on the overall strategic direction and delivery of academic programs in line with the

Academy’s vision, the expertise of the academic staff and diversity of the students and broader community.
- Collaborate with admissions and assist with admission efforts when needed, including completing co-advising evaluations such as placement tests.
- Develop and lead an impactful induction program for new students.
- Plan and manage budget, schedule and resources for the academic program.
- Develop and manage a team of Faculty, academic program managers (HoDs) and academic support staff whose members have clear roles and responsibilities and high expectations of performance.
- Ensure the accurate dissemination of academic information regarding programs in coordination with relevant support units, and internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum.
- Produce a comprehensive academic program review, report and action plan for learning and teaching provision and outcomes (quarterly).
- Conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others.
- Represent the Academy in community and professional activities, meetings, and committees as assigned by the Director of the Academy.
- Development and compliance with all NCA academic policies, procedures and guidelines, and those relating to professional and regulating bodies.

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(2) Curricular Development
- Oversee the delivery of curricular programs that are compliant with Academy academic policies and accreditation bodies in coordination with the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Lead and advance new curricular initiatives, including convening ad hoc working groups as needed.
- Ensure that all necessary strategies, policies and procedures are in place to assess teaching, student performance and communicate progression in both areas to key stakeholders.
- Lead the collection and review of data to maintain teaching quality (eg. course evaluations, teaching evaluations, teaching qualifications, workload).
- Promote curricular and programmatic assessment, in a manner that ensures continuous quality improvements.
- Oversee the systems, practices, and cycles of assessment and the constant use of date to drive student performance.
- Development of academic support workshops to meet the needs of current trainees.
- Advisement and monitoring of at-risk students within the Academy.
- Order and stock prescribed textbooks and other academic supplies as needed.

(3) Teaching Staff Development
- Recruit, retain, develop and deploy high calibre faculty appropriately and assist them in managing their workload to achieve their academic goals and the goals of the Academy.
- Plan faculty meetings, orientations, trainings and workshops.
- Keep abreast of relevant pedagogies and research methodologies to ensure best practice within the Academy through strong communication and delivery of staff development.
- Promote faculty development and collaboration, particularly with curricular and programmatic innovation (eg. providing updates on academic trends, new teaching methods, technologies and pedagogies).
- Conduct regular performance development reviews of faculty staff.
- Oversee and manage the academic development and professional progression of faculty members.

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**Requirements**:

- Masters degree in Education, Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years related experience, supervising a team of academics.
- Vocational education/training experience preferable.
- Bilingual: English and Arabic.
- Proven experience in curriculum design and improvement.
- Proven experience in Staff development.
- Experience of disseminating and implementing relevant policies and procedures.
- Willingness to participate in support activities beyond normal management and teaching duties.
- Leadership, Communication and Presentation skills
- Organisational and administrative skills.
- Time management and Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Confidence in dealing with external stakeholders.
- Advanced computer literacy, and experience of Learner Management Systems preferred.

**Reports to**: Director of the Academy

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**Salary**: From ﷼20,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

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