Director of Academic Affairs

**Who We Are**:
At CEA CAPA, we believe that studying and interning abroad is a transformative experience that goes beyond academics. By immersing oneself in a new culture and community, students gain valuable skills and perspectives that can shape their future. That's why we're committed to providing unparalleled academic, professional, and cultural experiences abroad, with a focus on student support every step of the way.

A sense of belonging is fundamental to the mission, structure, and operations of CEA CAPA. We strive to provide a work environment that celebrates difference and is free of implicit and explicit bias. We seek to hire employees representing diversity in all forms and work to support all employees to achieve at the highest level. Employment is based on a person’s professional qualifications and competence.

**Your Role**:
As the Director of Academic Affairs, you’ll play a key leadership role on our local team, guiding all aspects of the academic experience. You’ll oversee curriculum development, lead and support faculty, manage partnerships with U.S. colleges and universities, and contribute to the success of custom academic programs in collaboration with local institutions.

Depending on your area of expertise and the needs of our organization, you may also have the opportunity to teach or contribute to course development as part of your role.

You’ll join a global network of academic leaders at CEA CAPA, working collaboratively to shape impactful, high-quality education abroad experiences for students from around the world.

Starting salary: €25,000

**What You'll Do**:
**Leadership**
- In collaboration with key local and global stakeholders, establish and implement a vision for local academic programs aligned with the Global Functional Strategy
- Work alongside the Center Director to provide leadership, development and supervision to academic affairs, career and internships staff
- Work in full alignment and continuous coordination with a diverse team to foster an environment dedicated to student success, accountability, and transparency, ensuring roles and objectives are always clear
- Represent and promote CEA CAPA’s mission and values to all students and stakeholders
- Build strong internal and external relationships to enhance CEA CAPA’s visibility, reputation, and brand
- Drive robust relationships with local partner institutions, where applicable
- Continuously assess higher education trends and provide strategic recommendations
- Actively engage with CEA CAPA’s global academic community, including peers and central leadership initiatives related to academics
- Serve as an ambassador, presenting engaging content at industry conferences and building a network with the local academic community
- Support site visits from US staff and faculty by working closely with the Center Director and US-based Academics team to showcase high academic quality and global learning opportunities

**Academic Administration**
- Ensure the academic integrity and rigor of the center
- Develop the program calendar and student schedule according to recommended standards of best practice
- Accountable for the allocation of funds for courses, site visits, guest speakers, field trips etc.
- Lead academic administration tasks e.g. class timetables, syllabus preparation, student progress monitoring, and faculty support
- Ensure that students are enrolled in courses that satisfy their credit and course load requirements
- Effectively communicate CEA CAPA’s academic policies, processes and timelines to faculty and students
- Deliver engaging training and support on academic learning systems
- Ensure academic data integrity in CEA CAPA’s records system and website
- Create a community of engaged faculty by conducting a regular cadence of meetings and leading accreditation processes and assessments

**Faculty Life Cycle**
- Attract, recruit, develop, and retain faculty for all courses delivered at the center, including for specific academic disciplines as well as faculty related to Career and Internship Programs
- Foster an inclusive culture among faculty representing multiple identities, disciplines, and levels of experience
- Evaluate faculty performance, providing feedback and support to achieve academic goals
- Provide empathetic leadership in addressing complex interpersonal dynamics
- Build a supportive community through professional development opportunities
- Assess faculty in the classroom and provide feedback and development where applicable
- Mentor faculty and support visiting U.S. faculty

**Development and Delivery of Academic Program**
- Participate in developing course lists for academic sessions
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to establish program dates and corresponding calendars
- Ensure delivery of career & internship programs according to frameworks and guidelines set by the Career & Internship Team and support faculty and coordinators alike in the seamless execution of the program