Assistant Director: Executive Education

2 months ago

Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full time

Job Title- Assistant Director: Executive Education (Job ID: 5909)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> UFS Business School- Contract Type- Permanent- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
- Closing Date- 9/10/2024- Description**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Drive the strategic objectives and KPIs of Executive Education per the UFS Business School Strategy.
- Contribute to the strategic planning process for the executive education unit.
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities in executive education.
- Develop new program initiatives and partnerships to expand the unit's offerings.
- Oversee the development and delivery of executive education programs.
- Manage the daily operations and staff activities of the Executive Education Unit.
- Actively pursue sales and new business creation for Executive Education.
- Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients and sponsors.
- Quality management of promotional materials, including brochures, website content, and social media campaigns.
- Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest standards in program delivery.
- Assist in preparing and managing the unit’s budget
- Budget control, expenditure, and quality management of ad-hoc claims.
- Monitor program expenses and revenues, ensuring financial targets are met.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and accreditation requirements.
- Tender and proposal writing.

**Inherent requirements**:

- Master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Business Management or related field.
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience in a Business School environment.
- Proven experience in forming networks and linkages between higher education and industry.
- Proven ability to develop and implement B2B sales strategies

**Recommendations**:

- Ability to develop and implement strategies to expand the business school’s partnerships, enrolment, and program offerings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively pitch programs and partnerships.
- Experience in sales, particularly in selling educational programs or services to individuals and organisations.
- Analytical skills to analyse data related to enrolment, market trends, and campaign effectiveness to inform business development strategies.
- Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners, alumni, and other educational institutions to foster collaboration and growth opportunities.
- Develop and meet business development targets, such as student enrolment goals, corporate partnerships, and revenue growth.
- Proficiency in computer skills, e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Competencies**Required competencies**:

- **Results oriented.**:

- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals and to work to achieve success.

**- Strategic thinking.**
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

**- Business Acumen**:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strategic thinker with a focus on innovation and improvement.
- Ability to assess changing conditions and react professionally and appropriately.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

**- Leading.**
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and other opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

**- Building coalitions**
- The ability to be negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
- Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

**Assumption of duties**:
01 January 2025 or as soon as possible

**Closing date**:
09 October 2024

**Salary**:
The salary is available on request.

**Fringe benefits**:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

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