Director — Academic & Student Affairs, School of Technology

The  Director — Academic & Student Affairs  for the School of Technology will be a transformational academic leader responsible for advancing academic quality, student success, and holistic development across undergraduate and graduate technology programs. This role demands strategic vision, operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep commitment to academic innovation, industry engagement, and student experience.

Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership & Governance
Partner with the Dean to define and execute academic strategy for the School of Technology.
Lead curriculum design and continuous enhancement based on global standards, emerging technologies, and industry needs (AI, cybersecurity, data science, IoT, software systems, sustainable technology, etc.).
Ensure academic policies, assessment practices, and learning outcomes meet accreditation and quality benchmarking.
Faculty Development & Scholarship
Drive faculty recruitment, performance evaluation, mentoring, and professional development.
Facilitate faculty research support, collaborative projects, grant acquisition, and high-impact publications.
Promote a culture of pedagogical innovation and evidence-based teaching excellence.
Student Experience & Success
Oversee student advisement, retention strategies, academic integrity, and career readiness initiatives.
Collaborate with placement teams and industry partners to enhance internships, co-ops, and experiential opportunities.
Champion student wellbeing, inclusivity, and leadership development.
Operational Excellence
Lead academic scheduling, program delivery, and examination processes with rigor and equity.
Leverage analytics to drive data-informed decisions on academic performance, progression, and institutional outcomes.
Ensure seamless coordination with central academic services (registrar, student affairs, quality assurance).
External Partnerships & Reputation
Build strategic linkages with peer universities, research labs, industry consortia, and professional bodies.
Represent the School at academic forums, conferences, and global collaborations.
Support industry-academia projects, funding proposals, and technology transfer initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology Management, or related discipline from a top-ranked institution.
Minimum 12+ years of progressive academic leadership experience, including faculty roles, program direction, or academic administration.
Demonstrated track record of academic innovation, research excellence, faculty mentorship, and student engagement.
Global outlook, strong industry network, and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Excellent communicator, consensus builder, and strategic thinker.