Associate Dean - Communication Design/Interaction Design

This position is responsible for providing academic and business leadership to the vertical of the school in the Academy. This position will provide academic excellence and overall direction to the Vertical of the school. This role will be responsible for managing the academic resources, the quality of the product and operational efficiencies of the vertical of the school.

• Works closely with Dean & faculty and staff to foster a student-centered learning environment.

• Manages the Manpower cost as per the budget of the Vertical to ensure profitable operations and sustainable growth.

• Assists Dean in designing and implementing the product portfolio of the vertical based on market intelligence; and optimal delivery approach (campus-based/hybrid/on-line) and differentiates it from similar product in the marketplace.

• Promotes and supports multidisciplinary teams (marketing & academic) for the design and roll-out of new

programs.

• Implements adequate measures to meet the Vertical’s Key Result Areas (Financial Performance, Faculty Utilization- MQ scores, NPS & Employability standards pertaining to faculty & students of the school) and to maintain an effective system of budgeting control.

• Supports Dean& Sales & Marketing team for a comprehensive understanding of the market segments and

customers, the development of competitive advantage and helping the sales & marketing team develop effective marketing and sales strategy and campaigns.

• Fosters partnerships with the higher education community and professional organizations.

• Partners will HR team to recruit, retain and develop faculty members.

• Align and engage with the industry to match industry expectations with student outcomes and curriculum.

The above description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular

and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Academic Quality &Delivery

• Enrolment Growth

• Adherence to the Manpower budget

• Human Resources Management

• Online Learning

• Brand Building

NETWORK OF INTERACTION

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

(with whom the position works closely)

Students, Parents, Education Industry Community /

Linkages

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

(with whom the position works closely)

ADO, AQS, Academic Administration, Campus Directors,

Sales, Marketing, Corporate Relations, HR

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Relevant Master’s Degree with at least 12+ years of experience in a senior academic/business

role. Exposed to best-in-class business practices, strong financial acumen, and knowledge of

corporate governance. Exposure to the industry is desired.

COMPETENCIES

• Market Driven - Possesses deep knowledge of the local market, community, business, and student

needs, demographics, industry forces, government and political forces, competition and

perceptions regarding image/brand and educational quality.

• Student Knowledge and Understanding - Knows and understands students at different levels in

their education; can describe what the student's value, what motivates their decision making

and what trade-offs they are willing to make to choose our products and services; creates

models, degree programs, curricular and co-curricular programs, and modalities to enrich the

student's experience and enhance their ability to succeed.

• Strategy Development- formulates a strategy on products & services, anticipates and is responsive

to industry market trends by strategic decision-making; clearly communicates the vision –how,

why, and when and has enough buy-in down the line in the Academy.

• Team Oriented - uses an engaging and inclusive approach to problem solving demonstrating

respect for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and disciplines.

• Faculty Communication, Development, and Engagement - Is an expert in

Academy/culture/cultural translation; listens to and understands faculty concerns; motivates

and promotes the development of individual faculties in alignment with the Academy’s development.

• Influential - Persuades and influences others without direct reliance on authority; communicate

and negotiates effectively.

• Flexible - Responds constructively to changing priorities; works well with ambiguity and limited

structure; effectively manages multiple priorities.