Program Head - General Education

CIIT College of Arts & Technology; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CIIT College of Arts & Technology invites an experienced leader to head its General Education Program, aligning standards with institutional goals and industry needs. You will supervise GE faculty, drive program development, and strengthen students’ communication, critical thinking, professionalism, and workplace readiness while integrating emerging trends such as AI into GE initiatives.

Collaborate with stakeholders across academic and student support units to boost employability and ensure

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Communication, English, Psychology, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in teaching, academic leadership, faculty supervision, learning & development, training, coaching, or talent development.
• Experience leading academic programs, faculty teams, or learning initiatives in higher education or corporate settings.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, CHED regulations, or digital learning platforms is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the General Education Program in alignment with academic standards and institutional goals.
• Develop initiatives to strengthen students' communication, professionalism, critical thinking, confidence, adaptability, and workplace readiness.
• Integrate emerging workplace trends and technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, into GE initiatives where appropriate.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and support GE faculty members.
• Ensure faculty meet institutional and regulatory requirements and facilitate professional development.
• Monitor teaching quality across GE subjects and ensure alignment of outcomes and assessments.
• Collaborate with academic and student support units to enhance student success and employability.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Curriculum development

Instructional leadership

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Want to help make a difference?

CIIT seeks to revolutionize Philippine education by putting industry-based + student-centered learning + affordable in the same sentence. We are looking for awesome people with a passion for sharing knowledge and empowering others to turn their own passions into a career. It also means working with others who have similar goals, a team with a shared desire to innovate in the education space, and non-traditional management that is committed to pushing boundaries in order to close the skill gap between education and industry.

Help us in building the future of Philippine Education!

Note: Incomplete requirements will not be processed. Once every task has been completed, please wait for approximately 2-3 working days to receive an update on your application. Additionally, please note that we value authenticity and personal insight in all candidate responses. As such, we kindly request that you do not use AI-generated content (e.g., ChatGPT or similar tools) when completing this questionnaire or any part of the application process.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Communication, English, Psychology, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• At least 3–5 years of experience in teaching, academic leadership, faculty supervision, learning and development (L&D), training, coaching, or talent development.
• Experience leading academic programs, faculty teams, training functions, or learning initiatives in higher education or corporate settings.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, Outcomes-Based Education (OBE), or learning program development.
• Ability to develop programs that strengthen communication, critical thinking, professionalism, leadership, and workplace readiness.
• Knowledge of academic quality assurance, accreditation standards, CHED regulations, or digital learning platforms is an advantage.
• Experience as a Program Head, Department Chair, Training Manager, Learning and Development Lead, Quality Coach, Team Leader, or a similar leadership role is preferred.
  

Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership and Development
  • Lead and continuously improve the institution’s General Education Program in alignment with academic standards and institutional goals
  • Develop initiatives that strengthen students’ communication skills, professionalism, critical thinking, confidence, adaptability, and workplace readiness
  • Integrate emerging workplace trends, digital competencies, and technologies such as Artificial Intelligence into General Education initiatives where appropriate
• Faculty Supervision and Development
  • Supervise, mentor, coach, and support General Education faculty members
  • Ensure faculty members meet institutional and regulatory requirements
  • Develop and facilitate faculty training, coaching, upskilling, and professional development programs
  • Promote a culture of excellence, professionalism, collaboration, and continuous learning among faculty members
• Instructional Oversight
  • Monitor the quality and effectiveness of teaching delivery across General Education subjects
  • Ensure alignment of learning outcomes, teaching strategies, and assessments with institutional standards and student development goals
  • Strengthen student engagement and classroom effectiveness through best practices in instruction and communication
• Workplace Readiness and Student Development
  • Apply proven training, coaching, and talent development practices to strengthen students’ soft skills and professional competencies
  • Support programs that develop communication, teamwork, customer service, leadership, problem-solving, and professional behavior skills
  • Collaborate with academic and student support units to enhance student success and employability
• Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Monitor faculty performance, student outcomes, and overall program effectiveness
  • Analyze program data and recommend improvements to curriculum, instruction, training, and student development initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and regulatory standards while continuously enhancing the quality and relevance of the General Education Program