Academic Manager NCC Education

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace: On-site

Company Overview:

The University Study Centre (USC), Bangladesh, an institution dedicated to providing a high-quality academic pathway for Bangladeshi students seeking admission to top UK universities. Every year, over 1.5 million students graduate from high schools in Bangladesh. Of these, nearly 50,000 pursue higher education abroad. To address this demand, USC, offers internationally recognised foundation and diploma programs, along with IELTS preparation to ensure students meet UK University entry requirements.

Role Description:

• Ensure compliance with NCC Education regulations and institutional accreditation requirements, including maintaining academic documentation, reporting, and quality standards.
• Plan, develop, and implement the Academic Calendar, class schedules, and overall academic operations to ensure the smooth delivery of each intake.
• Coordinate student registration, entry requirements, English Tests, and academic administration processes.
• Recruit, induct, train, and manage faculty members, ensuring adequate facilities, teaching resources, and adherence to program requirements.
• Oversee teaching and learning activities, including lesson planning, resource allocation, and the implementation of best teaching practices.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning through feedback collection, teacher evaluations, peer reviews, and performance assessments.
• Manage assessment planning and delivery in accordance with NCC Education regulations, ensuring academic integrity, standardized marking, and proper examination procedures.
• Conduct regular academic and program committee meetings, monitor progress, and implement continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance measures.
• Monitor student attendance, academic performance, and engagement, while providing academic guidance, remedial support, and timely interventions for underperforming students.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, counsellors, and placement officers to support student success and align academic performance with university placement opportunities.
• Support university application and placement processes by ensuring students receive appropriate academic guidance and realistic progression pathways.
• Provide necessary teaching support and deliver assigned modules as required by the institution and the program.

Educational Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Education, Business Administration, English, or a related discipline.
• A teaching qualification such as CELTA, DELTA, PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education), or equivalent is preferred.
• A doctorate or doctoral degree (PhD/DBA) will be considered an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in academic administration, program coordination, or teaching.
• Prior experience working with NCC Education (Level 3 -5), British-curriculum programs, or other UK-affiliated international qualifications (e.g., Cambridge, Pearson, Edexcel) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum planning, faculty management, and academic quality assurance.
• Experience handling accreditation audits, external moderation, or inspection visits is a strong plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in academic administration software, MS Office, and student information/management systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, intakes, and deadlines simultaneously.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work flexible hours during intake periods, exams, and accreditation visits.
• High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining academic honesty and institutional compliance.
• Strong customer-service orientation when engaging with students, parents, and placement partners.

• Willingness to work flexible hours during intake periods, exams, and accreditation visits.
• High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining academic honesty and institutional compliance.
• Strong customer-service orientation when engaging with students, parents, and placement partners.