Academic: Programme Leader

ACADEMIC: PROGRAMME LEADER : HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL GOVERNANCEListing reference: manco_******Listing status: OnlineApply by: 22 November ****Position summaryJob category: Education and TrainingContract: Fixed Term ContractEE position: NoIntroductionTo provide efficient direction and oversight for a particular academic programme/Programmes.This position involves a range of duties focused on guaranteeing the programme'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/programmes, which will encompass the following aspects: Programme Management and Leadership; Programme Planning and Academic Administration; Programme Admission and Delivery; Stakeholder Engagement, Student Engagement; Programme Intelligence; Programme Governance; Programme and module Reviews and Programme Improvement.The Academic – programme Leader will play a pivotal role in academic delivery, programme oversight, student support, and ensuring alignment with institutional quality standards.CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDEProgramme Management and LeadershipProgramme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA's vision, mission, and strategy)Establish and maintain Programme philosophy, including link to vision and missionLead the rollout and readiness of new and existing programmesEnsure quality assurance processes are in place and compliant with regulatory requirements.Monitor and report on trend analysis and benchmarking undertaken, student throughput, retention, articulation and dropout ratesMonitor academic progress and implement interventions for at-risk studentsCollaborate with academic support services to improve student performanceProgramme Planning and Academic AdministrationConduct induction of academic staffContribute to Programme budget managementIdentify and communicate programme value proposition as an integrated effort with marketing and student enrolmentsProgramme Planning and Administration in collaboration with the Institutional Planning and other relevant DepartmentsIdentification of suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment activities.Quality control of programme information available on website and prospectusProgramme Admissions and DeliveryManagement of semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plansTeaching and Learning and Student EngagementAssessments – development, moderation and gradingStakeholder engagement, development and recognitionStudent Engagement and SuccessDevelop and monitor programme teaching and learning strategiesEnsure alignment of teaching and learning activities with programme outcomes.Promote academic integrity and quality in curriculum delivery.Programme Intelligence and GovernanceApplication of programme and institutional SOPs and rulesProgramme Intelligence on Gathering longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle managementMonitor and address programme conditions and recommendations from the regulatory bodiesCompile and submit timely reports on programme performance, student success rates, and academic operations.Use data to support continuous improvement initiativesProgramme Enhancement and Quality AssuranceComplete Programme and Module cyclical ReviewsMonitoring, Evaluation and manage risk for the assigned programme/sOversee Programme teach-out plans and ensure quality in transitional academic processes.Support Programme re-alignment efforts in line with institutional strategyMonitor Work Integrated Learning components (Where applicable)Promotion of appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activitiesProgramme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career CentreAd HocParticipate in institutional academic committees, audits, and events.Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by faculty leadershipQUALIFICATIONPreferred qualification: Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10).ESSENTIALMinimum 3-5 years' experience in higher Education as an Academic / in academic managementEXPERIENCE AND SKILLSDemonstrate high-quality academic knowledgeProvide guidance in the evolving education spectrumLeading and Decision-makingConflict Resolution and Co operatingAnalysing and InterpretingCreating and ConceptualisingOrganising and ExecutingAdapting and CopingEnterprising and performingDigital LiteracyADVANTAGES3-5 years relevant academic or academic management experience workingMinimum 2 years' experience in Learner Management System management/administration/coordinationHigher Education Academic Management backgroundGENERALTo demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education and Training Teaching#J-*****-Ljbffr