Director of Academic Affairs

Job title:

Director of Academic Affairs

Company:

Cultural Experiences Abroad

Job description

Who We Are:At CEA CAPA, we believe that studying and interning abroad is a transformative experience that goes beyond academics. By immersing oneself in a new culture and community, students gain valuable skills and perspectives that can shape their future. That’s why we’re committed to providing unparalleled academic, professional, and cultural experiences abroad, with a focus on student support every step of the way.A sense of belonging is fundamental to the mission, structure, and operations of CEA CAPA. We strive to provide a work environment that celebrates difference and is free of implicit and explicit bias. We seek to hire employees representing diversity in all forms and work to support all employees to achieve at the highest level. Employment is based on a person’s professional qualifications and competence.Your Role:The Director of Academic Affairs is a critical member of the local leadership team, overseeing all academic activities. This includes curriculum development, faculty management, maintaining relations with U.S. colleges and universities, and supporting custom programs and partnerships with local institutions.Depending on the organization’s needs and the Academic Director’s subject area of specialization, the incumbent will be expected to deliver teaching during contracted hours and/or contribute to the development of courses. Additionally, the incumbent will be an active member of CEA CAPA’s global community of academic leaders.What You’ll Do:1. Leadership

• Manage the local Academic Affairs team to meet organizational goals.
• In collaboration with key local and global stakeholders, establish and implement a vision for local academic programs aligned with the Global Functional Strategy.
• Work alongside the Center Director to provide leadership and development to academic staff.
• Work in partnership with onsite Program & Student Affairs leadership to develop, implement, and execute program inclusions.
• Work in full alignment and continuous coordination with a diverse team to foster an environment dedicated to student success, accountability, rigor, and transparency, ensuring roles and objectives are always clear.
• Represent and promote CEA CAPA’s mission and values to all students and stakeholders.
• Build strong internal and external relationships to enhance CEA CAPA’s visibility, reputation, and brand.
• Drive robust relationships with local partner institutions, where applicable.
• Continuously assess higher education trends and provide strategic recommendations.
• Actively engage with CEA CAPA’s global academic community, including peers and central leadership initiatives related to academics.
• Serve as an ambassador, presenting engaging content at industry conferences and building a network with the local academic community.
• Support site visits from U.S. staff and faculty by working closely with the Centre Director and U.S.-based Academics team to showcase high academic quality and global learning opportunities.

2. Academic Administration

• Ensure the academic integrity and rigor of the center.
• Develop the program calendar and student schedule according to recommended standards of best practice.
• Be accountable for the allocation of funds for courses, site visits, guest speakers, field trips, etc.
• Lead academic administration tasks (e.g., class timetables, syllabus preparation, student progress monitoring, and faculty support).
• Ensure that students are enrolled in courses that satisfy their credit and course load requirements.
• Effectively communicate CEA CAPA’s academic policies, processes, and timelines to faculty and students.
• Deliver engaging training and support on academic learning systems.
• Ensure academic data integrity in CEA CAPA’s records system and website.
• Be knowledgeable about, inform faculty and students of, and enforce CEA CAPA’s UNH School of Record requirements, academic policies, and timelines.
• Ensure recordkeeping, in line with best practices, of all academic documentation.
• Participate in program reviews by CEA CAPA’s School of Record, UNH.
• Create a community of engaged faculty by conducting a regular cadence of meetings and leading accreditation processes and assessments.

3. Faculty Life Cycle

• Attract, recruit, develop, and retain faculty for all courses delivered at the center, including faculty related to Career and Internship Programs.
• Foster an inclusive culture among faculty representing multiple identities, disciplines, and levels of experience.
• Evaluate faculty performance, providing feedback and support to achieve academic goals.
• Provide empathetic leadership in addressing complex interpersonal dynamics.
• Build a supportive community through professional development opportunities.
• Assess faculty in the classroom and provide feedback and development where applicable.
• Mentor faculty and support visiting U.S. faculty.

4. Development and Delivery of Academic Program

• Participate in developing course lists for academic sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to establish program dates, co-curricular activities, and corresponding calendars.
• Lead and/or participate in curricular development in the candidate’s area of specialization.
• Ensure delivery of Career & Internship programs according to frameworks and guidelines set by the Career & Internship Team and support faculty and coordinators in the seamless execution of the programs.
• In partnership with the program development team, ensure student and institutional needs are met through study center- and/or partner program-delivered academics.
• Collaborate with the Global Academics Team to expand academic offerings and ensure high-quality teaching methods.
• Develop budgets in collaboration with the Centre Director, meet budget goals, and manage and review invoices.
• Allocate resources for active learning activities, maintaining a competitive advantage over peers in the field.
• Serve as an academic subject matter expert for all custom programs, including but not limited to supporting visiting faculty, developing and executing course development, supporting site visits, and conducting lectures and business visits.

5. Academic Support Services

• Review and determine what academic accommodation requests are warranted.
• Monitor and remain attuned to student academic conduct to ensure consistent adherence to CEA CAPA academic policies.
• Lead responses to academic policy violations.
• Manage escalated academic cases and appeals in collaboration with Global Academics Leadership.
• Create and facilitate student orientation sessions in collaboration with the Centre Director.
• Participate in pre-departure advising initiatives as needed.
• Provide routine advisement for students throughout their program duration on an as-needed basis.
• Ensure robust support for students encountering academic challenges.
• Where a student’s health and safety concern may bear implications for their academic obligations, work across functional stakeholders to identify needs and recommend resolutions in line with CEA CAPA Academic Policies and U.S. higher education standards.

6. Daily Operations

• Participate in ongoing local staff training as requested or required by local law.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth facility operations, including maintenance issues, space allocation, and general needs.
• Participate in emergency response, including emergency phone rotation if applicable.
• Provide coverage for opening/closing shifts in coordination with the Center Director.
• Participate in or lead program inclusions as assigned.
• Monitor classroom needs, including information technology.

What Makes a Great Candidate:

• Master’s degree or equivalent (PhD desirable).
• Fluency in English and French
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in post-secondary-level academic affairs.
• Knowledge of US teaching pedagogy.
• Experience leading and developing faculty and managing staff.
• Ability to work with diverse identities.
• Authorization to work in the location of the role.
• Availability to work evenings/weekends on a seasonal basis.

Soft Skills

• Commercial and administrative acumen.
• Creative and solutions-oriented.
• Skilled negotiator.
• Resilient and adaptable.
• Deadline-oriented.

We believe great talent comes in many forms and that there is no one size fits all in hiring. If you feel you may be a great fit for this role but do not check all of the boxes, we encourage you to apply and show us why you’re the right candidate for this position.Note: This role profile is intended to provide an overview of the key responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional tasks and duties, as necessary and in line with evolving business needs. Any proposed permanent modifications to this role profile will be made in consultation with role incumbents, and relevant stakeholders in accordance with applicable policies and legislative requirements.Our commitment to creating a sense of belonging means we welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, citizenships, educations, ethnicities, family statuses, gender identities, genders, genetic information, languages, marital status, military experiences, political views, pregnancy, races, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and work experiences and therefore we encourage applicants from diverse lived experiences to apply.

Expected salary

Location

Paris

Job date

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:03:24 GMT

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