Director of Studies

4 weeks ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain Vatel Bahrain Full time

Provides leadership and direction for the academic team and other departments under his/her responsibility (e.g., admissions, marketing, student services). In addition to overseeing programme delivery, academic staff and lecturers performance, and learner success.

Responsibilities:

Management of Staff and Other Resources

  1. Determine staffing requirements for the programmes and departments under his/her responsibility such as student support services and admissions, and participate in the recruitment and selection process as required.
  2. Oversee new lecturers induction into Vatel's programme(s).
  3. Determine the workload allocations for the academic team and the tasks assigned to other staff, balancing strategic, operational, and special assignments requirements.
  4. Ensure performance appraisal and professional development processes are implemented across all staff to ensure good practices are in place.
  5. Initiate and contribute to the development of institutional policies and procedures related to academic, admissions, marketing, student services, and other tasks under the academic department as required.
  6. Manage cases of academic misconduct.
  7. Participate in the preparation and monitoring of his/her directorate budget according to Vatel Bahrain's processes.
  8. Analyze and interpret financial data to make appropriate recommendations or proposals for the institution's plans or projects.

Programmes Management

  1. Promote and manage the design (if needed) and delivery of quality academic and professional programmes, including short-term courses that meet educational requirements of learners and industry.
  2. Collaborate with the Quality and Review Directorate to ensure all offerings receive appropriate academic approval prior to offering.
  3. Ensure adherence to academic policies and procedures.
  4. Ensure verification, moderation, and external examination processes are implemented, and standards are maintained.
  5. Assist in preparing the academic calendar.

Management of Learners

  1. Oversee learners' recruitment, retention, and success, and initiate follow-up as needed.
  2. Guide the process for credit recognition and exemptions across programmes.
  3. Provide guidance on learner complaints and concerns to Programme Managers and academic team as necessary.
  4. Ensure effective implementation of processes for managing students at risk.

Teaching (if required)

  1. Teach courses in assigned programmes as required.
  2. Design and develop teaching materials for these courses.
  3. Develop assessment tasks and mark assessments.
  4. Ensure all assessment tasks meet quality requirements and are clearly communicated to learners.

On-going Professional Development

  1. Utilize feedback from learners and peers to identify personal academic needs and seek opportunities for development.
  2. Seek additional opportunities to maintain professional and leadership credibility.

Meetings

  1. Chair Academic Board meetings.
  2. Member of SMT.
  3. Participate in other committees, groups, or teams as appropriate or directed.
  4. Perform other duties related to the role as reasonably required.

Qualifications

  1. A postgraduate qualification in Business, Management, Hospitality, or relevant field is required; a PhD is preferred.
  2. 2-year experience as a Programme Manager or equivalent role is preferred.
  3. A qualification or certificate in education or teaching is preferred.
  4. Proven experience in leading a team is required.
  5. In-depth knowledge of BQA standards and HEC's resolutions and regulations.
  6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  7. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Education and Training
Industries
  • Higher Education
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