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Head of Academic / Headquarters

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Istituto Marangoni

Jan 18

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Research & Development
    Education & Teaching
  • Milan
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s degree, 8-10 years in higher education leadership, expertise in accreditation, budget management, strong communication skills, and knowledge of academic management platforms.
  • You will oversee academic processes, manage documentation and policies, develop new courses, coordinate calendars, analyze data, enhance student experience, and lead staff development.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
  • Previous experience of at least 8/10 years in higher education with a significant portion in academic leadership or management roles, preferably an international environment
  • Demonstrated expertise and contributions in the field of the academic department with a strong understanding of accreditation standards and processes
  • Experience in budget management and resource allocation
  • People management experience with proven ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholders
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Knowledge of current trends and best practices in higher education; creative and luxury fields knowledge is a plus
  • Knowledge of the most important SIS and more relevant platform for academic management
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the academic processes, developing guidelines across the group to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the established standards of Istituto Marangoni; in case of opening of new school, implement and manage the whole academic structure and processes, guiding and supervising also the ministerial accreditation and needs.
  • Manage the implementation of all academic documentation across all Schools to ensure timely delivery and transparency to all students and academic staff, ensuring that all regulations are upheld and the smooth running of the schools is guaranteed.
  • Be responsible for the writing and adjustment of academic policies and procedural documentation which guarantee the delivery of all courses following ministerial guidelines and in collaboration with Group QA Manager.
  • Implement specific academic offer dedicated new professional target, by evaluating their consistency with sector standards and competitors and at an appropriate level for the Group and sector standards (format of delivery, services, tools and platform).
  • Structuring, developing and implementing new course formats (in synchronous and asynchronous mode) at international level, in particular in the professional and executive fields in cooperation with the Director of Education & Research and relevant roles in HQ.
  • Develop guidelines with the aim to support the Academic Service activities of all Schools such as welcome day, long programme delivery, summer programme organization, exam session organization, timetable preparation, etc, also through the use of digital platforms, contributing to the development of the same (SIS, LMS, etc).
  • Oversee the definition of the yearly academic calendars of each School, ensuring the delivery of the same in an accurate manner and according to the needs of the students.
  • Analyse and develop innovative tools for academic delivery (digital platform and functionalities; resources, etc) to improve both the student and academic staff experience; Oversee the academic necessities and priorities to be implemented through the Student Information System.
  • Coordinate the timely and accurate implementation of data across all schools related to Academic KPI, such as Attendance, Progression and students performance, etc, through the update of SIS, with the aim to have correct analytics useful for sales and finance department.
  • Develop Student Satisfaction Survey Guidelines and templates for all Schools, according to local accreditation system and Istituto Marangoni standard.
  • Collect and analyse the data related to Student Voice, with the aim to better understand eventually issues and put in place corrective actions to avoid concerns and improve the student experience and tutor performance.
  • Mapping of courses within IM to satisfy cross-school mobility, in line with course structures and validating entities.
  • Manage and develop assigned staff; monitor levels of required competencies and identify new personnel needs.
  • Manage the yearly academic budget with monthly forecasts and control supporting and collaborating with the Finance Director.
  • Assure the respect of Company Codes, Models, Rules, Procedures, Policies and support change management initiatives.

FAQs

What is the key purpose of the Head of Academic role?

The key purpose of the Head of Academic role is to oversee academic processes, manage academic documentation, implement academic policies, develop new course formats, and ensure the quality and effectiveness of educational standards across all schools within the Istituto Marangoni group.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required, along with at least 8 to 10 years of experience in higher education, particularly in academic leadership or management roles.

Is experience in budget management necessary for this role?

Yes, experience in budget management and resource allocation is essential for this position.

What are the main responsibilities of the Head of Academic regarding academic documentation?

The Head of Academic is responsible for managing the implementation of all academic documentation across all schools, ensuring timely delivery, transparency for students and staff, and compliance with regulations.

Does this role involve collaboration with other departments?

Yes, the Head of Academic is expected to work collaboratively with different stakeholders, including the Group QA Manager and the Finance Director, to implement academic policies and manage budgets.

Are there specific targets for developing new courses?

Yes, the role involves evaluating the consistency of new academic offerings with sector standards and competitors, as well as structuring new course formats specifically aimed at professional targets.

What tools will the Head of Academic use to enhance the student and academic staff experience?

The Head of Academic will analyze and develop innovative tools for academic delivery, including digital platforms and functionalities, as well as oversee the implementation of the Student Information System (SIS).

What is expected regarding student and staff satisfaction assessments?

The Head of Academic is responsible for developing Student Satisfaction Survey Guidelines and templates for all schools and analyzing data related to Student Voice to improve student experience and tutor performance.

How does this role impact cross-school mobility?

The Head of Academic will map courses within Istituto Marangoni to facilitate cross-school mobility, ensuring compliance with course structures and validating entities.

Is people management a requirement for this position?

Yes, the Head of Academic is expected to manage and develop assigned staff, monitor competency levels, and identify new personnel needs as necessary.

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Istituto Marangoni

Enhancing talent since 1935

Education
Industry
51-200
Employees
1935
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Istituto Marangoni was founded in 1935 in Milano as ‘Istituto Artistico dell’Abbigliamento Marangoni’ and in 2015 it reached a special milestone, 80 years of history and success in training the top professionals of Fashion and Design. Istituto Marangoni can praise itself for the education of four generations of students from 5 continents and for having launched over 45,000 professionals in fashion and luxury fields, such as Domenico Dolce (Dolce & Gabbana), Franco Moschino, Alessandro Sartori, Rahul Mishra, Andrea Pompilio, Umit Benan, Daizy Shely and Lucio Vanotti. It currently educates 4,000 students per year from 107 countries at its schools, located in Milano (the School of Fashion and the School of Design), Firenze (The School of Fashion & Art), Paris, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Miami, the international capitals of fashion, design and luxury.

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