School Manager - Marketing and CommunicationsListing reference: manco_000604Listing status: OnlineApply by: 14 November 2024Position summaryJob category: Others: Education and TrainingLocation: DurbanContract: Fixed Term ContractEE position: YesIntroductionManagement College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA), a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: School Manager - Marketing and Communications.CORE PURPOSEThe purpose of the School Manager is to provide strong academic and commercial leadership for the respective schools (existing and planned). The School Manager will contribute towards MANCOSA achieving its strategic objectives, namely: Academic excellence, Student success, Employability, Growth and Enterprise Digital Transformation, for the purpose of building a sustainable enterprise and ensuring that MANCOSA's academic project is fit-for-purpose and serves the needs of industry and MANCOSA's student profile.CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:Academic, Research & Community EngagementDevelop and approve appropriate rules, regulations, guidelines and codes related to the school.Chair and participate in relevant committee structures, as pertains school affairs.Curriculum Development: Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to develop and refine the curriculum for the formal and short learning programs (FLPs/SLPs). Ensure that the curriculum aligns with industry needs, covers relevant topics, and incorporates the latest advancements in information and digital technology.Program Assessment and Improvement: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of the academic programs by analyzing student feedback, conducting evaluations, reviewing student outcomes and best practice benchmarking. Use this data to identify areas of improvement and adjust to enhance the learning experience and program outcomes.Learning Resources and Materials: Collaborate with faculty and instructional designers to ensure the availability of appropriate learning resources and materials for academic programmes.Student Support and Success: Implement strategies and initiatives to support student success and engagement.Quality Assurance and Accreditation: Ensure compliance with quality assurance processes and accreditation standards.Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging trends, research, and best practices in information and digital technology education.Develop an appropriate plan to integrate TnL, Research and Community engagement in relation to school's strategy.Strategic planning, risk management, resourcing and New Product DevelopmentAlign school strategic planning process with institutional strategic planning process.Develop a 5 year strategic plan for the school, including annual budgets and resources.Develop appropriate key performance areas and indicators for the school, including a risk mitigation plan.Manage new SLP development in line with school strategy.School Awareness, Growth and Market PenetrationDevelop articles/blogs/posts and other written communications for publication on appropriate platforms to promote school awareness.Plan and host events with appropriate stakeholders, to improve school awareness in market.Develop niche/s for school, in line with school strategy, data trends and demand.Bi-weekly Newsletter to promote SLPs.Develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns to promote the school's programs and offerings.Relationship Management, Business Development & PartnershipsIdentify and pursue new business opportunities, both domestically and internationally, to expand the school's reach and student base.Pursue strategically appropriate partnerships to enhance school reputation.Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, academic institutions, and other key stakeholders.Office Management and ReportingEnsure that direct reports are appropriately managed.Performance management of academic programme leaders and coordinators.Develop and implement initiatives aimed at demonstrating high levels of staff motivation.Oversee the submission of reports.QualificationsExperiences2 - 5 years Academic Management.SkillsEducational Expertise.Communication Skills.Organizational Skills.Problem Solving.Leadership Qualities.GeneralWillingness to work weekends and/or overtime when required.
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