head of academics - Mbombela - IIE Rosebank College

Description

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 28,000 students nationwide.

We invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Job Purpose

Direct management of academic delivery and overseeing the management of academic programmes under the supervision of the principal. The mandate includes managing the operational efficiency of the academic team and overseeing the student support function.

1. Create and manage the implementation of the campus academic delivery plan with Programme Managers, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Educational Technologist, Lecturers, Junior Lecturers, Information Specialist and Assistant Information Specialist.

Quality Assurance

1. Implementation of academic policies
2. Approval of students' academic requests (exception apps)
3. Controlling assessment procedures e.g., security and invigilators
4. Approval of all lecturers on IIE programmes as per IC appointment process
5. Surveys: Student, Lecturer, Technology
6. Peer Review Process: Overview the PM implementation of the peer review schedule on site, as well as monitoring of implementation plans with the PM's.
7. PM Class visits: Overview the implementation of the class visit process.
8. Graduation: manage the graduation process on campus, including tracking of outstanding documents

Student Discipline Management

1. Oversee the implementation of the student code of conduct
2. Address student disciplinary issues in consultation with the Campus Head or Campus Deputy Head
3. Monitor compliance to student disciplinary processes
4. Facilitate staff workshops relating to student disciplinary procedures
5. Create awareness around the safe campus policy

Student Orientation Management

1. Develop and coordinate the planning and implementation of the student orientation week
2. Manage the development and presentation of orientation materials
3. Design relevant support initiatives for new students
4. Support integration of new students to the campus and provide support to international students
5. Evaluate, analyse and report on the effective roll-out of orientation and identify gaps

Programme Management

1. Scheduling of timetables; recruitment of lecturers; managing assessments - formatives, summative, CASS; Monitoring IC claim process, Management of T&L budget, Management of Library

Student & Lecturer Support & Development

1. Management of student wellness, Overseeing the management of student bursaries; Lecturer support & development; Student support and development

Personnel Management

1. Management of appointment of resources; performance management; management of discipline in the workplace

Training and Development

1. Foster a learning culture within the team. Implement post-training activities. (E.g., role play or on-the-job assessments to encourage employees to implement learnings.)

Strategic, Tactical Plan And Academic Decision Making

1. Devising campus strategic and tactical T&L plans, Sound academic decision making, and promoting right academic and research culture

Targets

1. Ensuring targeted pass, throughput, retention, and graduation rates for Qualifications and Programmes are met.

Reporting

1. Ensuring department reports are submitted timeously.
2. Assists the Campus Head in compiling the Opscom and MANCO Reports

Minimum Requirements

1. Master's degree in Education/Business Management or relevant is essential.
2. Honours in Education /Business Management
3. Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or equivalent would be ideal.
4. 3 years student administration or academic support
5. 5 years operational management and academic experience.
6. 3 - 5 years of managing in a Tertiary education setting experience.

Key Competencies

1. Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
2. Ability to manage time effectively.
3. Problem solving
4. Customer service orientated.
5. Ability to effectively cope with change.
6. Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
7. Be able to work in a team environment.
8. Effective communication skills
9. Decision making
10. Accountability

Working Hours

Classes are scheduled from 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary

Market related.

Enquiries

For enquiries, please feel free to contact the Recruiter. Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.