Senior Director, Academic Services & Strategy

Arden University

Coventry

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Aviva pension plan

BUPA Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Perkbox benefits

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Job summary

Arden University is seeking a Senior Director of Academic Services to lead a broad portfolio that spans Academic Resourcing and Timetabling, Careers and Employability, Employer Engagement, Library and Learning Success, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Academic Excellence.

This role reports to the Provost & Chief Academic Officer and requires strategic leadership to deliver outstanding education at scale.

Qualifications

Senior leader with a track record of delivering operational excellence and strategic change in higher education or similar environments.
Experience leading multiple service areas and driving performance through data and insight.

Responsibilities

Lead Academic Services and integrate functions such as Academic Resourcing, Timetabling, Careers and Employability, Employer Engagement, Library and Learning Success, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Academic Excellence.
Ensure Academic Services operates as an integrated system that enables excellent academic delivery and student success.
Drive continuous improvement using evidence and performance measures to align services with institutional priorities.
Lead large-scale service transformation, workforce planning, and cross-functional collaboration with senior academic and professional services leaders.