Academic Programme Leader : Bachelor Of Business Administration_School of Business ExcellenceListing reference: manco_000660Listing status: OnlineApply by: 19 January 2025Position summaryJob category: Others: Education and TrainingLocation: DurbanContract: Fixed Term ContractEE position: YesIntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.CORE FUNCTIONSTo provide efficient direction and oversight for a particular academic programme.
This position involves a range of duties focused on guaranteeing the program's success and excellence, while also providing support for the academic and professional development of students and the school.
Additionally, the role specifically requires leadership of a programme, which will encompass the following aspects:Programme Management and LeadershipProgramme Planning and AdministrationProgramme Admission and DeliveryStakeholder Engagement, Development and RecognitionStudent Engagement Development and RecognitionProgramme IntelligenceProgramme GovernanceProgramme Cycle Reviews and Programme ImprovementCORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA's vision, mission, and strategy)Establish and maintain Programme philosophy, including link to vision and missionDesign and management of programme teaching and learning strategyIntegrated effort with marketing and student enrolment to identify and communicate programme value propositionProgramme Planning and Administration in collaboration with the Institutional Planning DepartmentIdentification of suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessmentQuality control of programme information available on website and prospectusManagement of semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plansApplication of programme and institutional SOPs and rulesFacilitation of webinarsInduction of academic staffPromotion of appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activitiesProgramme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career CentreGathering longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle managementReport on trend analysis and benchmarking undertaken, student throughput, retention, articulation and dropout ratesProgramme Cyclical Review (in collaboration with process owner – Programme Quality Monitoring)Monitoring, Evaluation and Risk ManagementQUALIFICATION• Essential qualification: Master degree specialising in International Business or within the cognate area of Management studies (NQF Level 9)ESSENTIAL· Minimum 3 years' experience in higher Education/ AcademicEXPERIENCE AND SKILLSDemonstrate high-quality academic knowledgeProvide guidance in the evolving education spectrumLeading and Decision-makingConflict Resolution and CooperatingAnalysing and InterpretingCreating and ConceptualisingOrganising and ExecutingAdapting and CopingEnterprising and performingADVANTAGES3-5 years relevant management and business experienceMinimum 2 years' experience in Learner Management System administration/coordinationAcademic Management backgroundGENERALTo demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Business Excellence
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