Academic Manager

Manager – Academic AffairsJOB DESCRIPTIONCOMPANY: A Premier Institution for Leadership & Public PolicyDESIGNATION: Manager – Academic AffairsLOCATION: Colombo, Sri LankaPACKAGE: LKR 450K - 500K GrossOVERVIEWThe Manager – Academic Affairs will be responsible for supporting and overseeing key academic operations, ensuring the effective coordination, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of academic activities and standards. The role requires a highly capable academic professional with strong leadership, administrative, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESOrganize and coordinate academic activities.Develop, implement, and maintain academic policies.Monitor and evaluate academic performance of faculty and students.Analyze academic performance data and provide recommendations to senior management.Work with faculty and department heads on academic improvement strategies.Ensure compliance with relevant academic and accreditation standards.Support curriculum development and coordinate curriculum reviews.Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to students.Assist with recruitment and selection of academic staff.Promote continuous improvement, academic excellence, and innovation.PRE-REQUISITESPhD or equivalent qualification — MandatoryMinimum 10 years of relevant work experience.Previous experience in a managerial or academic management role will be an added advantage.Strong leadership and administrative capabilities.Demonstrated mentoring and team-development skills.Strong data-analysis and strategic-thinking capabilities.Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.Experience in academic performance monitoring and evaluation.Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, senior management, and external stakeholders.