CLIENT: Leading Private University

DESIGNATION: Chief Academic Officer / Chief Academic

LOCATION: Colombo, Sri Lanka

PACKAGE: LKR 1.3M – 1.7M Gross

OVERVIEW

A leading private university in Sri Lanka, with solid international affiliations and overseas academic partnerships, is seeking an accomplished academic leader to provide strategic leadership across its academic operations. The role will be responsible for driving academic excellence, strengthening academic standards, developing faculty capabilities and supporting the university’s continued growth and international positioning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strategic leadership and direction across the university’s academic functions
Lead the development and implementation of academic strategies aligned with institutional goals
Oversee academic programs, curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive high standards of teaching, learning and academic quality across faculties
Lead and develop academic staff, faculty heads and academic leadership teams
Strengthen academic governance,



policies and quality assurance processes
Monitor academic performance, student outcomes and program effectiveness
Support the development of current academic programs in line with industry and market requirements
Develop and strengthen relationships with international universities and academic partners
Drive international academic collaborations, partnerships and prospects
Ensure alignment with relevant higher education standards and regulatory requirements
Work closely with the senior management team on institutional strategy and growth
Represent the university in key academic, professional and external stakeholder engagements

PRE-REQUISITES
PhD in Marketing/Business/Academic/ Statistics/Information Technology or any related field is mandatory
15+ years of academic and higher education experience
Proven experience in senior academic leadership or academic administration
Str

📌 Chief Academic Officer Rewa
🏢 Career141
📍 Rewa