Academic Manager Supplementary Programs

Overall:

• Drive supplementary program initiatives by building strategic partnerships with allied institutions to enhance educational offerings.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan to provide clear direction and achieve program objectives.
• Oversee project initiatives by planning, monitoring, and reviewing progress to ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Lead and mentor teams in designing and delivering innovative curricula and teaching methods to address learning gaps and improve student outcomes.

A: Academic

• Develop a strategic plan for teaching with understanding, emphasizing pedagogy, resource development, and training frameworks.
• Evaluate and recommend academic support solutions to enhance students' learning outcomes.
• Assess current and proposed solutions to identify the most effective strategies for improving students' academic progress.
• Guide the team in implementing selected programs and tools to support student learning.
• Provide direction and support to enhance the impact of academic programs.
• Create and implement training programs for tuition teachers, equipping them with methodologies to address learning gaps and build conceptual understanding.
• Innovate and refine teaching approaches to foster comprehension, critical thinking, and resilience in learning.
• Design and refine a curriculum tailored to address learning gaps, misconceptions, and multi-grade needs.
• Mentor tuition teachers and Master Trainers regularly to ensure consistent quality and progress across all centers.
• Design and curate teaching materials tailored to multi-grade and diverse student needs.
• Support common academic planning and execution across programs in alignment with the requirements of various affiliated boards.
• Support the creation, implementation, and periodic review of academic strategic plans.
• Collaborate with special educators to address the unique needs of children.
• Support innovative and creative teaching and learning practices.
• Source and share best practices with Master Trainers to improve teaching quality.

B: Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop metrics and tools to systematically measure teaching quality, learning outcomes, and the overall impact of academic programs.
• Design and implement assessment tools to conduct comprehensive evaluations of supplementary programs and student performance, adhering to established metrics and timelines.
• Analyse and track students' academic performance across the project to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate trends in student performance across after-school units to inform program adjustments and ensure continuous improvement.

C: Guidance and Monitoring

• Conduct regular visits to supplementary program locations to observe operations, provide guidance, and ensure alignment with program goals.
• Mentor and guide Master Trainers to enhance the quality of reference resources and teaching methodologies for students.

D: Professional Development

• Build the capacity of Master Trainers to ensure effective implementation and delivery of academic programs.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate targeted training sessions for Master Trainers, tuition teachers, and stakeholders to address students' learning gaps and strengthen conceptual understanding.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations to assess effectiveness and identify ongoing training needs for continuous improvement.

E: Communication

• Establish and maintain regular communication with field teams, Central Office (CO), and Regional Office (RO) teams to ensure seamless coordination.
• Keep all stakeholders informed about on-ground activities, challenges, and key developments.
• Effectively manage stakeholder communications, fostering collaboration and alignment across teams.
• Document and standardize academic processes, ensuring clarity, consistency, and continuous improvement.

F: Finance, Budgeting, and Resource Management

• Collaborate with the Regional Head and finance team to develop annual plans and budgets, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives.
• Monitor and track budget utilization to ensure efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial plans.

G: Networking, Liaison, and Outreach

• Establish and strengthen partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions, government agencies, and Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) institutions to enhance collaboration and resource sharing for program success.

H: Study/Report Writing

• Ensure the timely submission of reports, analyses, and studies to maintain transparency and support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual summaries, to track progress and communicate outcomes effectively.

I: Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the organization at community meetings, conferences, and relevant forums to foster relationships and promote initiatives.

Collaborate with community members, parents, and stakeholders to align goals, enhance engagement, and drive program adoption.