Academic Director
Job No:
KAP1286
Location:
Newcastle NSW
- Academic leadership position for the University of Newcastle College of International Education, operated by Kaplan Higher Education
- Manage Non-Award pathway programs for international students
- 26 days’ annual leave, including 1 for your birthday
Role
Lead the academic operations of the Kaplan-operated CBD-campus pathway college for international students progressing to the University of Newcastle.
Ensure College students experience educational outcomes of the highest quality and the optimum preparation for their continued study at the University of Newcastle.
Maintain strong relationships with a broad stakeholder group within the University.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic leadership for the College’s Non-Award pathway programs and academic staff.
- Optimize international student achievement and student satisfaction, ensuring positive student outcomes and strong progression to the University.
- Establish close relationships with key academic stakeholders within the University of Newcastle and Kaplan Australia.
- Oversee academic quality standards and ensure compliance with academic benchmarks determined by external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Extensive academic management experience in the higher education sector
- Experience in people and operational leadership
- Experience in the international student environment
- Experience in building relationships with a partner university
- Hands-on management style
- PhD qualified, desirable
Kaplan and the University of Newcastle
Kaplan is one of the world’s leading providers of lifelong education, helping over one million students around the globe achieve their educational and career goals each year.
Kaplan International Pathways guides more than 20,000 international students to 35 partner universities around the world each year, and the University of Newcastle is Kaplan’s newest university partner in Australia. The new on-campus pathway college commenced delivery in Newcastle in early 2021.
Join us at Kaplan and enjoy a great benefits package, our culture of inclusivity, and our support of our peoples’ personal, professional & academic development.
All new employees of a Kaplan Group entity must be fully vaccinated with an Approved COVID-19 Vaccine and provide Evidence of Vaccination by uploading your Digital Vaccination Certificate to Workday (our HR information system). You will be provided with relevant information during the recruitment process.
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