Dean/Executive Dean (Teaching & Learning) JB1341

Dean/Executive Dean (Teaching & Learning) JB1341
Cape Town
Negotiable/Market Related
 
The Dean/Executive Dean would be responsible for the academic and operations aspects of the business. Seeking a mature individual with who has strong academic leadership skills and abilities with in-depth understanding of operational, finance, commercial, HR and online learning functions of a higher education organization.  The successful candidate should have a good understanding on digital learning experiences and the move to online learning that the Covid pandemic has created.
 
Educational Requirements:
PHD or Doctorate in Education, Administration, Humanities, Commerce or Finance
Extensive experience in education of which 5 years must be in a management/operational role
Experience in strategic planning and execution
Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures
In depth knowledge of education and training legislature framework
A good understanding of teaching and learning, academic operations (Programmes development) as well as quality and planning
Tech Savvy

Duties and Responsibilities:
Online staff development
Academic advisory centre
Product digitization
Strategic rollout plan for digitization of group course material and implementation thereof
Academic and Student support
Oversee credits, graduation, certification as well as assessments and assignments
Higher education operations/TVET education operations
Evaluation process
Quality academic support to lecturers and students
Budget management
Manage people cost, departmental budget and monitor expenditure and budget variances
Planning and strategy
Formulating direction and support initiatives and implementation