HIRING: DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE

About IIE VN
The Institute for International Education Vietnam (IIE) is a not-for-profit educational organization committed to expanding access to quality learning opportunities and fostering lifelong learning.
Guided by our vision of Education for All, we are building an innovative learning ecosystem that connects learners, educators, institutions, and global partners through education, training, research, and international collaboration.
At IIE VN, we place greater value on the ability to learn, innovate, and grow than on years of service within traditional educational systems.
We seek builders, not caretakers; innovators, not administrators.
At this stage of IIE VN’s development, we are not only looking for talented people to fill existing roles. We are also seeking exceptional individuals whose ideas, initiative, and vision can help shape what the Institute becomes in the future.
While every position has defined responsibilities, we recognize that transformative growth often comes from people who bring new perspectives, identify emerging opportunities, and create value beyond the boundaries of a job description.
If you are someone who sees possibilities where others see limitations, and who is excited by the opportunity to build, innovate, and grow, we invite you to join us.

Position Summary
The Director of Academic Development & Quality (ADQ) provides leadership for the academic quality, program development, faculty engagement, and learning innovation initiatives of IIE VN.
The position is responsible for ensuring that all educational programs, training initiatives, international collaborations, and learning services meet high standards of quality, relevance, and learner impact.
Unlike traditional academic leadership roles within universities, this position requires an entrepreneurial and future-oriented mindset. The successful candidate will help build and continuously improve a dynamic learning ecosystem that integrates global educational resources, technology-enabled learning, international partnerships, and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Director reports to the Institute’s leadership and works closely with colleagues across the organization to support strategic and academic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
1. Academic Development
• Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of educational programs and learning initiatives.
• Identify emerging educational needs and opportunities aligned with IIE VN’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Develop innovative learning pathways, certificates, micro-credentials, and professional development programs.
• Support the integration of international best practices into program design and delivery.
2. Quality Assurance
• Establish and maintain academic quality standards across all programs and services.
• Develop learning outcomes, assessment frameworks, and quality review processes.
• Monitor program effectiveness, learner satisfaction, and educational impact.
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Faculty and Learning Community Development
• Recruit, orient, and support instructors, trainers, facilitators, and subject matter experts.
• Promote learner-centered, competency-based, and outcome-driven educational practices.
• Design and implement faculty and trainer development initiatives.
• Foster a vibrant community of educators and practitioners.
3. International Academic Partnerships
• Support academic collaboration with universities, educational institutions, and international organizations.
• Participate in the evaluation and development of collaborative programs and partnership initiatives.
• Assist in pathway, transfer credit, articulation, and joint educational projects.
• Represent IIE VN in academic and professional forums as appropriate.
4. Innovation and Strategic Initiatives
• Identify opportunities for educational innovation and organizational growth.
• Lead or contribute to strategic projects that advance IIE’s mission and impact.
• Explore new educational models, technologies, and partnerships.
• Contribute to research, publications, thought leadership, and policy initiatives when appropriate.

Qualifications
Required
• Master’s degree or higher in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Human Resource Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in education, training, learning and development, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, quality assurance, training, educational leadership, or learning innovation.
• Strong communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, evolving, and entrepreneurial environment.
Preferred
• Experience in international education, educational partnerships, or transnational education.
• Experience in online, blended, or technology-enabled learning.
• Experience across multiple sectors, including higher education, educational enterprises, NGOs, development projects, or EdTech organizations.
• Doctoral degree is an advantage but not required

Desired Competencies
Learning Agility
Demonstrates a strong capacity to learn, adapt, and thrive in new and evolving environments. Continuously seeks new knowledge, embraces challenges, and is willing to rethink established practices.
Innovation and Growth Mindset
Open to experimentation, continuous improvement, and new possibilities. Comfortable operating beyond conventional educational models.
Systems Thinking
Understands the interconnectedness of programs, learners, educators, technology, partnerships, and organizational goals, and can translate that understanding into effective solutions.
Leadership and Collaboration
Builds trust, inspires others, and works effectively with diverse stakeholders across cultures, sectors, and disciplines.
Quality and Results Orientation
Maintains a strong commitment to excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, and measurable outcomes.
Global and Learner-Centered Perspective
Appreciates international educational practices while remaining focused on the needs, aspirations, and success of learners

Success Indicators During the First Two Years
• New high-quality educational programs successfully designed and launched.
• Academic quality assurance framework established and implemented.
• Faculty and trainer development systems operational and effective.
• Stronger academic partnerships developed with domestic and international institutions.
• Measurable improvements in learner experience, engagement, and outcomes.
• Significant contributions to the growth, reputation, and impact of IIE VN as an innovative educational organization.

Our Commitment
At IIE, we believe that education must open up opportunities, unlock potential, and create positive change for people and society.
We are committed to building a culture of learning, innovation, collaboration, and service. We welcome individuals who share our belief that education can transform lives, communities, and societies.
Empowering Education, Transforming Minds.

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