Global Academic Director - Lead International Study Centre

INTO University Partnerships; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Exeter International Study Centre in Exeter invites an accomplished Academic Director to lead the academic function, shaping strategy, developing people and ensuring students receive an exceptional experience from day one.

Based on site, you'll line-manage a team of Academic Managers and work with university colleagues to deliver high-quality programmes and innovative Transnational Education initiatives, strengthening outcomes and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within international education.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Ability to lead through change and complexity.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strategic thinking.
• Experience of and understanding of university pathway space.

Responsibilities

• Lead Academic Managers and academic teams.
• Drive a positive, high-performing culture across the centre.
• Build strong relationships with students, university partners and other stakeholders.
• Overseeing academic operations, timetabling quality assurance and resource planning.
• Leading innovative Transnational Education (TNE) projects and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Academic leadership

Job description

University of Exeter International Study Centre in Exeter invites an accomplished Academic Director to lead the academic function, shaping strategy, developing people and ensuring students receive an exceptional experience from day one.

Based on site, you'll line-manage a team of Academic Managers and work with university colleagues to deliver high-quality programmes and innovative Transnational Education initiatives, strengthening outcomes and partnerships.