Director – Academics & Administration

The Group Director – Schools & Growth, based on-site in Karachi, Pakistan, will lead the overall performance and expansion of a network of schools. This senior role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality education while driving student enrollment growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining the financial sustainability of the school group. The position requires a blend of academic leadership, operational management, and strategic growth execution to align all campuses with the organization’s vision and standards.

Key Responsibilities

School Performance & Leadership:
Provide strong leadership and oversight to all school principals and campuses. Establish clear performance standards and ensure accountability across all locations. Conduct regular performance reviews of principals and key leadership staff to maintain alignment with organizational goals.

Enrollment Growth & Expansion:
Develop and implement strategies to increase student enrollment across all campuses. Optimize campus utilization and maximize existing infrastructure capacity. Oversee admissions strategies, outreach efforts, and conversion processes. Identify opportunities for expansion, including new programs or additional campuses.

Academic Quality & Educational Excellence:
Maintain high academic standards across the school network. Oversee curriculum implementation and monitor teaching quality. Track student performance and academic progress consistently. Lead teacher development initiatives, including training and performance improvement programs.

Financial Sustainability & Operational Efficiency:
Ensure efficient and sustainable school operations. Monitor revenue growth, enforce cost discipline, and improve operational effectiveness. Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective measures. Collaborate closely with the finance team to support planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring.

Operational Management:
Ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of all campuses. Standardize operational processes and improve systems, reporting, and management controls. Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Strategic Planning & Execution:
Develop and execute annual growth and performance plans. Track key performance indicators across campuses and provide regular performance reports to the CEO. Drive continuous improvement in both academic and operational areas.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 10 to 15 years of leadership experience within school systems or education management is essential. Candidates must have a proven track record managing multiple campuses or large educational institutions. Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills are required. Experience in driving enrollment growth and improving institutional performance is critical. Candidates should demonstrate strong financial acumen and operational management capabilities. Excellent communication and leadership skills are necessary to succeed in this role.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will possess a strong leadership presence and be results-oriented with a high level of accountability. They should be a strategic thinker with a focus on execution, exhibiting high integrity and professionalism. The ability to drive change and manage growth effectively is essential.

Authority

The Group Director – Schools & Growth holds operational leadership authority over school principals and school operations, operating within organizational policies and under the oversight of the CEO.