Academic Director

Classification: Senior Executive / Academic Leader

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

Our programs span business administration, general education, and psychology, anchored by a commitment to values-driven, student-centered education.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Academic Director/Campus Dean is the senior academic officer of the campus, responsible for the quality, coherence, and growth of all academic programs and student services. Reporting directly to the School Director, the Dean provides intellectual leadership, administrative oversight, and institutional vision across three academic departments and two student-facing offices.

As a foundational hire for a new campus, this role demands an academic leader who can operate at the strategic level while remaining deeply engaged in the day-to-day realities of building a functional academic organization. The Campus Dean is ultimately accountable for student outcomes, faculty development, academic compliance with CHED, and the cultivation of a learning culture that reflects the university's heritage of excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic academic direction for the Departments of BSBA, General Education, and Psychology
• Oversee curriculum development, program review, and academic policy implementation across all departments
• Ensure all programs meet CHED requirements and are positioned for accreditation as the campus matures
• Foster interdepartmental collaboration and academic coherence across programs
• Lead and support Department Deans in faculty recruitment, development, performance evaluation, and retention
• Establish academic standards for course delivery, syllabi, assessment, and instructional quality

• Oversee the Student Affairs and Placement Office in delivering holistic student support services
• Champion student welfare, campus life, co-curricular programming, and student organization development
• Guide the Placement Office in building industry linkages and career readiness programs that maximize graduate employability
• Monitor student retention, progression, and completion rates and lead initiatives to address gaps

• Supervise the Guidance and Testing Office in providing counseling, psychological support, and student development services
• Ensure ethical and professional standards in all guidance and testing functions, consistent with PRC and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Promote a campus environment that prioritizes student mental health, well-being, and personal growth
• Integrate guidance insights into broader academic and student retention strategies

• Represent the campus in coordination with the parent university's academic offices and governance structures
• Prepare and submit academic reports, program proposals, and compliance documents to CHED and other regulatory bodies
• Contribute to the campus's strategic plan, enrollment targets, and institutional development roadmap
• Build and nurture external partnerships with industry, government, and the community in support of academic programs
• Serve as a member of the campus leadership team alongside the Head of Finance & Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a relevant academic discipline — required
• Doctorate (PhD or EdD) — strongly preferred; candidates without a doctorate must demonstrate a clear commitment to completing one
• Strong working knowledge of CHED policies, CMOs, and Philippine higher education regulatory landscape

• Minimum 8–10 years in higher education, with at least 3–5 years in academic administration or department leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-program or multi-department academic units
• Track record in curriculum development, faculty management, and program accreditation
• Experience in student services leadership is a significant advantage
• Prior involvement in institutional development or start-up academic environments preferred

• Visionary academic leader with strong operational follow-through
• Collaborative and consultative — able to lead faculty and staff with credibility and respect
• Student-centered mindset with a genuine commitment to learning outcomes and graduate success
• Strong communicator and institutional representative, internally and externally
• Resilient and adaptive — thrives in the ambiguity and pace of a new organizational environment

• All three academic departments are staffed, oriented, and delivering instruction in alignment with approved curricula
• CHED program compliance requirements are met prior to or concurrent with campus operations
• Student Affairs and Guidance offices are operational with defined service standards and caseload protocols
• A faculty development framework and academic calendar are established and adopted
• Initial industry partnerships for the Placement Office are identified and formalized
• A campus academic culture — grounded in the university's values — is visibly taking shape