Senior Executive, Academic Development

SENIOR EXECUTIVE, ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

=DREAMS (Singapore) Limited is a first-of-its-kind secular, co-ed weekday residential model that provides after-school academic and holistic support to promising and aspiring children from low-income households. She aims to empower them to dream of a future where they are not limited by family circumstances.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Strategic Oversight and Planning

. Develop and execute an academic program that aligns with =Dreams mission to advance social mobility through education, addressing both immediate academic needs and long-term educational aspirations.

2.Program Management

. Oversee day-to-day academic programming, ensuring structured and personalized learning pathways that support each scholar's unique needs.

3.Educational Systems Review and Integration

. Assess and implement school-based and additional learning systems to enhance academic tracking and personalization, ensuring scholars receive timely, data-driven interventions.

4.Partnership Collaboration

. Forge and manage partnerships with educational institutions, volunteers, and mentors. Recruit, train, and oversee these partners to provide academic mentorship and enhance scholars learning experiences.

5.Tutor and Volunteer Management

. Recruit, train, and manage tutors and volunteers, monitoring their effectiveness in delivering personalized instruction and support.

6.Subject Selection and Pathway Facilitation

. Design and conduct workshops or individual sessions on subject selection and course pathways, equipping scholars with information and guidance to make informed choices for their academic futures.

7.Data-Driven Intervention

. Monitor academic performance data to provide individualized interventions. Prepare monthly academic progress reports and adjust strategies as necessary.

8.Budget and Resource Allocation

. Manage the academic program's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources for academic tools, training, and supplementary learning materials.

9.Stakeholder Communication

. Regularly update the Executive Director and board on program progress, achievements, and any challenges related to academic outcomes.

10.Program Evaluation

. Regularly review and assess the effectiveness of academic initiatives, working with external consultants to refine strategies that enhance scholar development and success.

KEY COMPETENCIES

1.Educational System Knowledge

. Strong understanding of the local educational system, including pathways for social mobility, subject selection, and course options.

2.Facilitation Skills

. Proficient in facilitating sessions or workshops that trains staff and support scholars in making informed decisions on academic pathways.

3.Educational Leadership

. Demonstrated experience managing educational programs, ideally in contexts focused on underserved communities.

4.Collaborative Partnership Building

. Ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with educational partners, volunteers, and mentors.

5.Data Literacy

. Skilled in analyzing academic performance data to create impactful interventions.

6.Technological Proficiency

. Familiarity with learning management systems and adaptive learning technologies for enhanced personalized learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

. Bachelor's Degree in Education, Education Management, or a related field.

. 4-6 years of experience in academic leadership or program management, with a background in supporting social mobility through education.

. Experience in designing and facilitating sessions on subject selection and course pathways.

. Proven success in fostering educational partnerships and improving academic outcomes for students.