Academic Programme Quality Manager – Supply Chain Management (JB3272) at Kontak Recruitment

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree (Essential) in Supply Chain Management.
• Doctorate or progress towards a Doctorate (Preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of academic work experience in a higher education institution, with at least 3 years in a management role (Essential).
• More than 10 years of academic work experience in a higher education institution (Preferred).
• Strong academic specialization focus in the Supply Chain Management Faculty.
• Essential Competencies and Skills:
• Proven expertise in Academic Operational Management.
• Experience in designing, developing, and accrediting new programmes.
• Proficiency in policy formulation and strategy development.
• Thorough knowledge of Education and Training legislative frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulatory affairs and academic quality assurance processes in higher education.
• Demonstrated teaching, research, curriculum development, and assessment design experience.
• Strong skills in risk management, communication, and business acumen.
• High competency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Governance and Management:

• Lead the management of quality across programmes, from Accreditation and Compliance to Certification.
• Oversee formal processes related to programme quality management.
• Establish Programme Advisory Committees (PAC) and Programme Design, Development, and Review (PDDR) Committees, involving internal, external academics, and industry experts.
• Develop, manage, and review policies for Programme Quality Management and Curriculum Development.
• Prepare and monitor a departmental budget based on product development and review.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for effective collaboration and solutions in programme quality management.

Accreditation and Compliance:

• Ensure quality assurance in regulatory submissions for programme accreditation and re-accreditation.
• Stay updated on changes in education legislation and policy.

Programme Quality Management:

• Ensure timely delivery of planned maintenance and reviews for programmes, aligned with the Quality Assurance Framework.
• Facilitate programme articulation and new programme submissions within the school/faculty.
• Enhance processes for programme design, development, and review, providing training as needed.
• Establish Programme Advisory Boards for industry input into curriculum reviews and updates.
• Gain endorsement of curriculum by professional bodies when applicable.
• Monitor the implementation of improvement plans to completion.

General:

• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.