Institute Coordinator & Academic Director
Institute Coordinator & Academic Director
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12-05-2025
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Job Description
Leadership & Institutional Coordination
- Lead the strategic and operational coordination of all institute departments including Academics Training Online Programs Marketing Operations and Finance.
- Act as the executive bridge between internal management and the Oversight Managing Director.
- Chair weekly management team meetings and ensure effective followup and execution of decisions.
- Provide overall direction for daytoday activities aligning institutional efforts with Athenas mission and vision. Represent the Institute in external engagements including conferences regulatory briefings and partner events.
- Promote a culture of collaboration accountability and innovation across all departments.
Academic Oversight
- Design and oversee the implementation of National Diploma (ND) programs and integrated global certification tracks such as PMP AWS and CIMA.
- Supervise lecturers and academic support teams ensuring adherence to teaching standards and program delivery schedules.
- Maintain and periodically update academic calendars in line with NBTE and partner institution requirements. Establish internal academic quality assurance systems and performance metrics for faculty and students. Oversee curriculum development processes academic content validation and classroom technology integration.
Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance
- Lead the preparation submission and followup for NBTE accreditation and licensing of ND programs.
- Ensure that all academic and training programs meet Nigerian national educational standards.
- Compile required reports forms and supporting documentation for regulatory audits and inspections.
- Manage internal academic audits and prepare departments for compliance reviews.
- Ensure continuous readiness for institutional inspections and external evaluations.
Strategic Partnerships & External Relations
- Forge and manage academic and institutional partnerships with universities certifying bodies and international training institutes.
- Initiate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and collaborative programs with corporate governmental and donor organizations.
- Promote the Institutes certification and executive education offerings to stakeholders in both private and public sectors.
- Coordinate institutional visits international exchange programs and student progression opportunities.
- Position Athena as a preferred provider of executive training and careerfocused education in the region.
Institutional Growth & Performance Management
- Work with department heads to set and track quarterly performance targets and KPIs.
- Produce internal academic and strategic reports for review by the Managing Director and Governing Board.
- Drive enrollment growth and program expansion initiatives in alignment with Athenas business development goals. Provide insights for new program development market trends and innovative delivery models.
- Support marketing and branding efforts by representing the academic leaderships voice in promotional activities.
Qualifications :
Key Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Education Project Management or a related field (Masters or PhD preferred).
- At least 10 years of experience in academic administration institutional leadership or education sector reform. Professional certifications such as PMP PMOCP or ProsciChangeManagement are a strong advantage. Demonstrated familiarity with Nigerian regulatory education frameworks (e.g. NBTE).
- Working knowledge of global education trends accreditation processes and academic performance metrics. Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills in multidisciplinary settings.
- Strong policy drafting communication and presentation capabilities.
- Ability to think strategically and solve complex institutional challenges.
- Proficient in Learning Management Systems (LMS) digital tools and blended learning methodologies.
- Effective in building stakeholder relationships and leading diverse academic and operational teams.
Performance Expectations (First 90 Days)
- Complete full onboarding and institutional immersion.
- Finalize academic curriculum schedules and faculty onboarding activities.
- Lead the submission process for NBTE accreditation documentation.
- Establish regular weekly team meetings and implement crossfunctional coordination systems.
- Deliver monthly performance and progress reports to the Oversight Managing Director.
Additional Information :
The remuneration is competitive along with other benefits.
The Deadline for submission is May 30 2025. Interviews are on a rolling basis to date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Further assessments will be required.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
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