Director

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Job Summary: GenT Enlazando Talento S.A. is seeking an Academic Director to ensure academic excellence, pedagogical innovation, and alignment of educational programs with institutional objectives. Key Highlights: 1. Lead excellence and pedagogical innovation in educational programs. 2. Promote active learning strategies and content digitization. 3. Recruit, evaluate, and develop high-performing faculty. **GenT Enlazando Talento S.A. is seeking a Director for its Center in Puebla, Puebla** -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Job Profile: ACADEMIC DIRECTOR Job Title: Academic Director JOB PURPOSE Ensure the institution’s academic excellence and pedagogical innovation by aligning educational programs with strategic and institutional objectives, thereby achieving measurable outcomes in academic performance, student satisfaction, and operational efficiency. REPORTS TO: Rector / Vice-Rectorate / General Directorate STAFF UNDER SUPERVISION: Academic Coordinators Program Heads Faculty and Parents Academic Support Staff Image Staff ACADEMIC AREA STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (OKRs) * STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL ACADEMIC QUALITY 1\.\- Achieve full implementation of the curriculum plan each quarter 2\.\- Achieve academic satisfaction 3\.\- Ensure teaching staff complies with institutional guidelines * INNOVATE IN CURRICULUM DESIGN AND UPDATING 1\.\- Redesign academic programs according to required timelines, aligned with competencies and market trends 2\- Integrate an active learning model into every single course * DEVELOP FACULTY TALENT 1\.\- Implement an annual faculty development program including training sessions 2\.\- Ensure faculty participation in pedagogical updating programs * OPTIMIZE ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT WITH INDICATORS 1\.\- Reduce the failure rate 2\.\- Decrease the student dropout rate 3\.\- Produce academic reports and academic audits on time and as required * PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 1\.\- CURRICULUM DESIGN AND UPDATING: Lead the creation, review, and updating of study plans aligned with national and international standards (SEP RVOE, Accrediting Bodies) 2\.\- RESULTS MANAGEMENT: Establish goals, KPIs, and OKRs within the department and ensure their achievement through monitoring and evaluation systems. 3\.\- ACADEMIC QUALITY: Guarantee teaching excellence, continuous evaluation, and improvement of learning outcomes. 4\.\- PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION: Promote active learning strategies, hybrid education, content digitization, and technological tools. 5\.\- FACULTY TALENT MANAGEMENT: Recruit, evaluate, and develop high-performing faculty using a transformational leadership model. 6\.\- EDUCATIONAL AND CORPORATE LINKAGE: Foster alliances with companies, universities, and organizations to support internships, certifications, and employability. 7\.\- BUDGETARY CONTROL: Supervise and optimize the academic budget to ensure operational efficiency. * TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:\- * Expertise in modern pedagogy, neuroeducation, and competency-based assessment; knowledge of curriculum design and accreditation (RVOEs, CIEES, COPAES) \- Proficiency in platforms such as MOODLE, CANVAS, BLACKBOARD, and academic management tools \- Experience in indicator analysis (Power BI, Tableau, and advanced Excel); implementation of OKRs, KPIs, and Balanced Scorecard * Capacity for strategic educational planning * SOFT SKILLS Transformational leadership and academic coaching; analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making; assertive communication and management of high-performing teams; innovation, resilience, and results orientation * ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate or Master’s degree in Education, Educational Administration, or Academic Innovation; specialization in Curriculum Design or Results-Based Educational Management * MINIMUM EXPERIENCE 5 years in Academic Direction or Coordination roles within higher education institutions; proven track record of successful, results-oriented, and continuously improving projects * KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 1\.\- Academic efficiency 2\.\- Teaching quality 3\.\- Student retention 4\.\- Student satisfaction 5\.\- Academic productivity Salary and Benefits * Salary: $14,000.00 MXN per month * Commissions based on retention in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs * Social security benefits as mandated by law. * Working hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–7 PM; Saturdays, 9 AM–3 PM Work Location 5 Sur 310, Colonia Centro, Puebla, Puebla. **Desired Education Level:** Master’s Degree **Desired Experience Level:** Expert Level **Departmental Function:** Administrative / Secretarial **Industry:** Higher Education **Skills:** * Transformational leadership * Analytical thinking * Assertive communication *This vacancy originates from the Talenteca.com job board:* *https://www.talenteca.com/anuncio?j\_id\=69a09aeb52000044009250e7\&source\=indeed*