25 Oct
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Navitas
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London
Since 1994, Navitas has been a respected leader in global higher education. As pioneers in the university pathway sector, we have trusted partnerships with more than 30 forward-thinking universities in Australia, Recent Zealand, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. We provide our partners with access to resources and expertise to help drive large-scale initiatives that provide tangible, lasting benefits to students, faculty, staff, and local communities.
Navitas is seeking to employ a senior academic success manager internally referred to as Academic Program Liaison to join our North American team at Western International College in London, Ontario (on-site) .
The Academic Program
Liaison works on the College’s strategic direction, management, and support of academic rigour, student outcomes, and student experience. The position is responsible for academic quality compliance, instructional support services and programming, course offering and curriculum delivery, strategic enrolment management, accreditation of programs, staff management, staff development, and budget oversight.
Academic
Leadership and Operations Support the leadership in the management of the Academic Department, ensuring students have a smooth transition into the College and to the University Partner Oversee the development of the academic timetable, considering course demand, student needs, space allocation, and instructor availability Assume accountability for the approved academic budget and ensure effective resource allocation Implement the strategic enrolment management systems of the college with an emphasis on retention, success, and student experience Instructor Community and Teaching Practice Drive the development of a cohesive and engaged instructor community, fostering collaboration, consistency,
and shared ownership of student outcomes Build a culture of teaching excellence that supports both instructor effectiveness and student success Instructional Programming and Academic Support Drive the design and delivery of instructional support programming—including learning management system (LMS) training, onboarding for instructors and staff, and community engagement initiatives—grounded in pedagogical best practices, and evaluate their impact on teaching quality and student outcomes Oversee the curriculum and facilitation of academic support programs and foundational courses Deliver programming that strengthens academic integrity, onboarding, professional development, and student success Ensure alignment between instructional programming and broader academic and student experience priorities Lead, support, and develop the professional and instructional staff associated to the position Provide ongoing coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities Academic Quality and Compliance Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and academic quality standards Support the compilation, analysis, and presentation of academic data for reporting purposes Maintain oversight of assessment, exam processes, and academic integrity practices Contribute to continuous quality assurance and improvement initiatives Student Advising and Support Maintain breadth of knowledge required to engage effectively in one on one advising of college students, ensuring alignment between teaching practice, academic programming,
and student support Provide guidance to students and connect them with appropriate academic and support services Ensure that academic leadership remains grounded in the student experience and responsive to emerging needs Best Practices and Continuous Improvement Actively engage with and apply best practices in teaching and learning, translating these into approaches that strengthen the student experience and academic outcomes across the College Monitor trends in pathway education and international student learning to inform program development Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement in academic delivery and student success strategies A degree in a relevant field from a recognized university Experience in the supervision and management of staff (instructional staff preferred) Demonstrated ability to develop, promote, implement, and evaluate programs that support professional development of instructional staff Demonstrated leadership and coordination skills required to manage all functions of a busy academic environment Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, including the ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters Strong written communication skills to support reporting and documentation Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality assurance and improvement Experience working with international students Navitas is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
📌 Academic Program Liaison (Senior Academic Success Manager) (London)
🏢 Navitas
📍 London