Program Coordinator – Academic & Administrative Lead

About the role

The Program Coordinator will provide academic and administrative leadership for assigned programs at United College. This full-time role ensures effective delivery of teaching, faculty management, student support, examinations, admissions, and industry collaboration, driving academic excellence and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee syllabus design, implementation, review and continuous improvement.
• Maintain academic quality standards and develop annual academic calendars and plans.
• Supervise faculty workload, conduct performance evaluations and organise development programmes.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, retention and coordinate counseling, mentoring and career activities.
• Plan and supervise internal, practical and viva examinations, publish results and safeguard examination records.
• Manage day-to-day program operations, prepare reports and coordinate logistics and resources.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, parents, alumni, industry partners and professional bodies; organise seminars and guest lectures.
• Lead admission counselling, conduct presentations for prospective students and support marketing activities.
• Prepare and manage the departmental budget, ensuring effective use of financial and physical resources.

Required profile

• Minimum five years (60 months) of experience in program coordination, academic administration or related field.
• Proven ability to lead academic initiatives, manage faculty and support student success.
• Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder-engagement skills.

Required skills