Head of Academics

Job Description

About WisGrad Education WisGrad Education is a joint venture between GP Education and Leams Education, committed to delivering high-quality, affordable, and accessible education in emerging markets. We collaborate with globally recognized universities to offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses with a focus on employability, innovation, technology, and future-ready skills. Role Overview We are seeking a highly qualified and visionary Head of Academics with a strong background in Information Technology to lead and manage academic operations across WisGrad s programs. The ideal candidate will hold a BTech in Information Technology and have a proven record of excellence in teaching and learning, assessments, and academic leadership. This role will drive academic innovation, tech-integrated delivery, curriculum quality, and student outcomes, ensuring alignment with WisGrad s mission of accessible, world-class education. Key Responsibilities Academic Leadership: Develop and implement academic strategies with a strong emphasis on teaching and learning innovation and digital integration. Lead curriculum planning, instructional design, and academic policy development across all disciplines. Ensure compliance with university partner standards and educational regulatory bodies. Oversee academic calendar, delivery timelines, and learning outcomes mapping. Teaching and Learning Excellence: Promote evidence-based teaching practices and the use of instructional technology. Lead initiatives to improve faculty teaching effectiveness and student engagement. Champion blended and online learning strategies, especially in IT and STEM programs. Assessment and Evaluation: Design and monitor academic assessment frameworks, ensuring fairness, reliability, and validity across programs. Guide faculty in the use of formative and summative assessments that support learning outcomes. Analyze assessment data to inform academic improvements and accreditation readiness. Quality Assurance and Enhancement: Lead internal audits, academic reviews, and external accreditation processes. Set academic KPIs including pass rates, retention, and progression especially in tech-related programs. Foster a continuous improvement culture driven by data and stakeholder feedback. Faculty Management: Recruit, develop, and appraise faculty with a focus on IT and digital pedagogy competencies. Organize regular training, peer observations, and research support for academic staff. Encourage scholarly output and teaching innovation. Student Experience: Collaborate with Student Affairs to ensure a holistic academic journey. Oversee academic advising, student progression monitoring, and grievance redressal. Implement technology-enabled feedback systems for course and faculty evaluation. Partnership Management: Liaise with international university partners to align academic delivery, assessments, and reporting. Coordinate with external academic boards and manage quality audits and partner visits. Innovation and Research: Champion the integration of cutting-edge digital tools and research-informed teaching. Promote applied research in IT, innovation, and interdisciplinary areas among faculty and students. Strategic Planning and Reporting: Contribute to institutional strategy, budget planning, and academic resource allocation. Report regularly on academic performance, compliance, and strategic academic initiatives. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor s Degree in Information Technology (BTech IT ) or relevant . Master s degree in education is required; PhD or Doctorate preferred. 7-10 years of academic leadership experience in higher education, preferably with exposure to international academic standards. Experience leading teaching and learning strategies, assessment frameworks, and digital learning implementation. Familiarity with global accreditation, academic audits, and academic policy governance. Skills and Attributes Strategic academic leader with expertise in digital learning and assessment. Strong interpersonal, mentoring, and communication skills. Commitment to academic excellence, student success, and inclusive learning. Innovative, adaptable, and culturally responsive. High level of integrity, professionalism, and quality focus.