Academic Manager

2 weeks ago

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Geared2Solve Full time

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ACADEMIC MANAGER

Full time

Salary bracket between R38K and R45K

Job Purpose: The job purpose of the Academic Manager of Marketing Studies person involves several key responsibilities and requirements:

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Marketing or a related field; Doctorate preferred.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in marketing, with at least 5 years in Academic programme management, and at least 5 years of lecturing experience.
  • Proven management abilities with a track record of fostering collaboration and academic excellence.
  • Strong communication skills and an understanding of the dynamic nature of the marketing industry.
  • Strong industry connections within the Marketing field.

Leadership and Team Management:

  • Oversee the recruitment and training of faculty specialising in Marketing, ensuring alignment with programme goals and institutional standards.
  • Provide ongoing support and mentoring for the marketing faculty team, ensuring quality Learning and Teaching.
  • Foster collaboration among lecturers, tutors, and faculty members to ensure a cohesive and effective teaching environment.
  • Promote professional development among faculty, encouraging participation in conferences, skills development, and relevant industry events.
  • Manage the implementation of learning and teaching strategies and quality assurance procedures.

Teaching Excellence:

  • Ensure the marketing curriculum is taught to students to reflect industry trends and best practices.
  • Collaborate with Programme Coordinators to implement cutting-edge marketing teaching methodologies and strategies.
  • Oversee the delivery of lectures and tutorials, ensuring adherence to high academic standards and the effective use of teaching aids.
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of teaching methods and learning outcomes, implementing improvements as necessary.

Student Result Monitoring:

  • In collaboration with the Programme Coordinators, track and enhance student results for the campus, within the Marketing Management programmes, implementing strategies to address areas of underperformance.
  • Lead Learning and Teaching interventions to improve student learning, focusing on addressing challenges unique to marketing students.
  • Work closely with the Librarians to ensure the quality of resources and librarian support is tailored to the needs of Marketing Management students, setting them up for academic success.
  • Manage the Study Success Coaches to enhance students' study skills, thereby boosting their overall success in the Marketing Management programmes.

Industry Engagement:

  • Coordinate regular opportunities for students to engage with the Marketing industry to provide an immersive experience to the world of work within Marketing.

Academic Engagement:

Build relationships with other higher education marketing faculties/ departments/ schools (collegiately).

Administrative and Operational Excellence:

  • Develop, publish and maintain lecture and tutorial timetables.
  • Manage academic schedules, ensuring proper allocation of resources and faculty availability for marketing programmes and modules.
  • Ensure the effective implementation of the lecture and tutorial attendance system and ensure all records are updated daily.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of academic performance, curriculum changes, and faculty development activities.
  • Support the implementation of institutional policies related to marketing education and ensure adherence to quality assurance measures.

Research and Professional Development:

  • Encourage and support faculty research within the field of marketing, ensuring alignment with institutional research goals.
  • Contribute to the overall advancement of the marketing program by promoting the development of marketing-related research, case studies, and publications.
  • Lecture (Preferably Head Lecturer) one module.

Institutional Committees:

  • The incumbent will serve on the following committees (but not limited to):
  • Community Engagement Committee.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the following competencies:

  • In-depth knowledge of marketing trends and industry development
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration and academic excellence.
  • Ability to design and implement innovative marketing curricula aligned with industry standards.
  • Proven experience in mentoring and developing faculty to enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Ability to engage with lecturers and implement strategies to improve the quality of the lecturer's academic delivery.
  • Strong organisational skills, including resource allocation and academic scheduling.
  • Ability to promote and support faculty research and professional development.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a positive academic environment.
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Education, Training, and Management
  • Industries: Higher Education, Education, and Education Administration Programs
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