Subagini Manivannan

Higher education leader and PMP®-certified professional with 10+ years of progressive experience in academic administration, program operations, student engagement, and institutional leadership within post-secondary education. Proven ability to support academic program growth, lead operational planning, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and foster student success through collaborative and student-centred leadership. Experienced in curriculum support, quality assurance, faculty collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and managing multiple concurrent initiatives in dynamic academic environments.

Recognized for strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships across institutional and external stakeholders.

Academic Director, School of Technology - Niagara College - Toronto

(2023-09 - 2026-05)

• Provide senior-level coordination and operational support to institutional leadership, aligning academic initiatives with strategic priorities
• Lead and track multiple concurrent projects (e.g., hackathons, program enhancements), ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, and presentations to support decision-making and institutional planning
• Facilitate cross-department communication between academic teams, student services, and leadership
• Contribute to policy development and implementation (AI Task Force), ensuring alignment with institutional and compliance requirements
• Support large-scale event planning and execution, including stakeholder coordination and logistics

Program Manager, Computer Programming - Niagara College - Toronto

(2022-10 - 2023-08)

• Coordinated program operations, including scheduling, stakeholder communication, and tracking of key deliverables
• Maintained program plans and monitored progress against goals, ensuring timely completion of initiatives
• Collaborated with faculty, administration, and student services to improve student experience and retention
• Prepared documentation, reports, and communications for internal stakeholders
• Supported student advising and issue resolution through structured coordination and follow-up

Assistant Registrar - Saegis Campus Pvt Ltd.

(2021-03 - 2022-01)

• Managed academic operations and records for 1200+ students per intake across multiple programs
• Coordinated onboarding processes and maintained accurate documentation and compliance records
• Acted as a liaison between departments, ensuring timely communication and issue resolution
• Supported reporting requirements and ensured adherence to institutional policies and procedures
• Handled sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy

Academic Head, ICT - Aquinas College

Assistant Manager / Program Coordinator - Saegis Campus

Instructor – Higher Education

Master of Education - Higher Education - University of Toronto (OISE)

Master of Information Systems Management - Information Systems Management - University of Colombo

BSc (Hons) - Information Technology - Middlesex University