HEAD OF ACADEMICS

Rosebank College, the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) is one of the leading private higher education institutions in the country registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training. For over 70 years IIE Rosebank College has delivered quality tertiary education to students across South Africa. Situated in bustling cities, IIE Rosebank College embraces the same vibrant environment which allows over 20 000 students to connect with the heart of the institution. Our exceptional growth is creating a once in a life-time opportunities to suitable incumbents.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Creates and manages 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

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

Programme Management

• 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

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

Personnel Management

• Management of appointment of resources; performance management; management of discipline in the workplace

Training and Development

• 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

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

Targets

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

Reporting

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

Minimum Requirements

• Master's in business management or relevant.
• Honours in Business Management.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or equivalent would be ideal.
• 3- 5 years Head of Department experience.
• 3 - 5 years of managing in a Tertiary education setting experience.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills

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 on 051 101 0414.

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.