Vice President, Academic - Geylang

THE ROLE: Vice President, Academic

As a key member of the Kaplan Singapore management team, the Vice President of Academic will contribute to the strategic leadership demanded by a dynamic and ambitious institution operating in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The Vice President of Academic leads on strategic and operational planning, ensuring the resources of the faculties and academic services are aligned with the delivery of the organization’s overall strategy, vision and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide vision and leadership in planning, developing and implementing academic programs and ensuring the quality of all educational offerings and academic support functions. Lead all academic team members to build a culture of teaching, research and service excellence.
• Provide strong leadership to ensure that all programs meet the standards and requirements of the accrediting bodies and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of quality in education and operations consistent with the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Establish standards for assessing the quality of programs, teaching of the curriculum and student learning.
• Ensure that appropriate systems and policies are in place and in compliance with relevant authorities and legislation.
• Provide guidance, leadership and motivation for all faculty and staff within the Academic and Academic Operations teams
• Foster and support innovative change, including the effective use of technologies to support teaching, and development of new programmes in response to market needs and to enhance student success. This will include participation as a member of the Product Council.
• Embrace a data-driven decision-making organization and ensure that the data necessary for academic planning and decision-making are available as needed.
• Oversee the budget and financial management of all faculties and academic support functions.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure connection and maintenance of relationships with diverse stakeholder groups. This includes engaging with students, industry, government, community, and wider professions to facilitate Kaplan’s academic positioning and performance.
• Take on teaching assignments in areas of expertise, with approximately 144 hours per annum, if workload permits.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A PhD or equivalent professional, research or academic experience.
• Extensive teaching experience in universities at a senior level, or equivalent professional/ industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education registration and accreditation processes.
• Experience in management role of a ‘for profit’ higher education institution.
• Track record of working in the Singapore academia or interacting with Singapore academic policymakers and regulators
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills at both strategic and operational levels, including effective management of resources, financial and human capital.
• Ability to oversee and contribute to the critical area of academic quality assurance.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the issues relevant to the higher education sector both locally and internationally, particularly current trends and challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize work effectively. Proven track record in driving education initiatives and projects, with the ability to meet short deadlines and execute against competing or changing priorities as well as concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated superior relationship-building skills, especially around building trust and credibility within an organization. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and display a commitment to teamwork and sharing of knowledge.
• Strong team-building skills, with the ability to lead and foster creative and highly initiative staff.

Other Information:

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
• Work Arrangements: Hybrid (Blend of in-office and remote work)
• Location: Wilkie Edge