Academic Manager (JB3398)

East London, Eastern Cape

Market Related

The Academic Manager of the campus is responsible for all aspects of academic operations, teaching and learning, student support and integrated quality assurance on campus.

Educational Requirements

Bachelors degree or preferable an Honours Degree

Minimum 5 years experience in an academic management in a tertiary environment

Knowledge of regulatory bodies (DHET, CHE, SAQA, QCTO, SETAs, UMALUSI , ICB, SABPP etc

Knowledge of regulatory accreditation criteria of CHE

Knowledge of QCTO and SETA processes and requirements for accreditation

Experience in academic operations in particular

Computer literate

Duties And Responsibilities

Manage all lecturing staff, timetabling, the delivery of academic calendar and assessments to assure academic integrity and regulatory compliance of the programmes offered at the campus

Responsible for efficient implementation of all academic activities at campus level

Ensure campus is compliant with all accreditation criteria in HET and FET spaces

Liaise with head office and maintain academic and institutional compliance

Ensure policies and procedures are maintained to ensure learning programs are conceptualized, developed and introduced in higher education band

Register and comply with relevant regulatory body instructions

Maintain all academic processes, procedures and systems to ensure legislative accreditation is maintained

Manage product development and oversee departmental budgets

Manage and oversee activities of faculties

Manage examiner, moderator and marker database to ensure academic integrity and excellence

Manage assessment processes and facilities

Staff development and training

Provide academic leadership and facilitate research and development