Dean Academics

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement the institutions academic vision, mission, and long-term strategy.
• Lead academic planning, program expansion, and innovation initiatives.
• Promote academic excellence and continuous improvement across departments.
• Ensure alignment of academic goals with accreditation and regulatory requirements.

2. Curriculum Development & Review

• Oversee design, revision, and approval of curricula in line with industry trends and academic standards.
• Ensure outcome-based education and competency-driven frameworks.
• Introduce interdisciplinary, research-oriented, and skill-based programs.
• Monitor academic rigor and course delivery effectiveness.

3. Faculty Management & Development

• Lead faculty recruitment, evaluation, mentoring, and professional development.
• Establish performance standards and appraisal systems.
• Encourage research, publications, grants, and academic collaborations.
• Promote a culture of academic integrity and innovation.

4. Academic Operations

• Supervise academic scheduling, workload allocation, and program coordination.
• Ensure timely conduct of classes, examinations, and assessments.
• Monitor student performance metrics and implement improvement strategies.
• Oversee academic records and compliance documentation.

5. Quality Assurance & Accreditation

• Lead accreditation processes and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Establish internal quality assurance systems.
• Analyze academic performance data to drive institutional improvements.
• Prepare reports for governing bodies and academic councils.

6. Student Academic Success

• Support student retention, progression, and graduation rates.
• Address academic grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Promote academic advising, mentoring, and enrichment programs.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

7. Research & Innovation Promotion

• Encourage research initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Support grant acquisition and industry partnerships.
• Promote intellectual property development and innovation ecosystems.

8. Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage academic budgets.
• Allocate resources efficiently across departments.
• Recommend infrastructure and technology enhancements for academic excellence.