Academic Manager

Job title:

Academic Manager

Company

Scholars School System

Job description

Scholars School System, a project of UK Curriculum & Accreditation Body (UKCAB), a registered charity founded in 2006), is seeking an Academic Manager for all campuses, including Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bradford, and Leicester, based in the Birmingham campus.Reports to: Departmental Head/Director of Academics Purpose:The organization seeks to appoint an Academic Manager that will provide strategic vision and leadership at both academic and non-academic levels, developing effective relationships to meet the highest standards and managing curriculum development.Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for academic and non-academic activities under the Dean/CEO’s guidance.
• Contribute to institutional strategy in learning and teaching, participating in boards, committees, and panels.
• Liaise with College Directors for the effective management of academic systems.
• Develop relationships with Directors to ensure corporate governance standards.
• Enhance the institution’s reputation for academic excellence and engagement.
• Set deadlines and collaborate with relevant partners.
• Oversee formative and summative assessments with the Controller of Examinations.
• Review key documents like student and program handbooks.
• Manage timetables and curriculum plans.
• Coordinate learning walks and teaching observations with the quality team.
• Prepare for partner meetings, including data collation and report writing.
• Oversee assessment panels, moderation reports, and standardization meetings.
• Lead student feedback processes across all programs, including module evaluations and surveys.
• Organize extra-curricular activities such as social events, guest lectures, and workshops.
• Provide leadership to staff and students and represent the College externally.
• Manage staff, systems, and resources effectively.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of organization policies.
• Represent and promote Scholars School System in local and regional forums.
• Monitor monthly lecturer task sheets and arrange regular progress meetings.
• Facilitate efficient inductions for new staff members.

Requirements:Essential:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Work experience in education and management roles
• Skills in managing learning, teaching, and staff in higher education
• Experience in Educational Oversight and/or QAA inspections
• Involvement in program validation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Understanding of UK higher education sector issues, particularly in learning and teaching
• Experience managing resources in an educational context

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Basic hours: 9am to 6pm on-site
• Occasional trips away from the office are required
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to £5k annual incentives (pro-rata, given quarterly upon meeting KPIs)
• 3% annual increase after successful probation and KPI completion

To apply please email please via the ‘Apply’ button above.Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

Expected salary

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 06:48:23 GMT

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