Director of Academic Excellence

SDCKL SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SDCKL SDN. BHD. is seeking a senior academic operations leader responsible for overseeing curriculum development, programme delivery, and academic planning. You will ensure programmes meet regulatory, accreditation, and QA standards while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a Master's in Education and at least 5 years in academic management, with strong leadership and collaboration skills to work with management, lecturers, and students across departments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education or related field.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in relevant programs.
• At least 5 years of experience in academic management/leadership in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development and accreditation requirements.
• Proven ability to lead academic teams and improve operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee academic operations including curriculum development and programme delivery.
• Ensure compliance with education regulations, accreditation standards, and QA requirements.
• Monitor lecturers' performance, student progress and academic standards.
• Develop and implement academic policies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise academic staff including recruitment and development.
• Coordinate assessments, examinations, timetables and student matters.
• Prepare academic reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with departments to support institutional objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Academic quality assurance

Accreditation

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

SDCKL SDN. BHD. is seeking a senior academic operations leader responsible for overseeing curriculum development, programme delivery, and academic planning. You will ensure programmes meet regulatory, accreditation, and QA standards while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a Master's in Education and at least 5 years in academic management, with strong leadership and collaboration skills to work with management, lecturers, and students across departments.