Academic Manager

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Express Employment Professionals Full time

**JOB AT A GLANCE**:
A top Supplementary Education service provider is currently looking for an Academic Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Academic Department, and general operations of the centers/branches.

This is a ‘hands-on’ management position and requires an individual with a real sense of ownership towards the position and the school. This position must have the leadership skills and capabilities to build and manage a teaching staff, keep the organization running smoothly, and oversee the student body, ensuring a high level of job and study satisfaction amongst all our staff and students.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The roles and responsibilities of the Academic Manager include, but are not limited to the following:
**Student Services**
- Delivery of the Orientation Program to all new students
- Providing students with academic support and advice
- Oversight of the student interview and progress report writing process
- Implementation of the student feedback process and follow up

**Human Resources**
- Interviewing and hiring of teaching and emergency teaching staff
- Interviewing and hiring of other staff (along with Directors or other Managers) as needed
- Maintenance of the teaching timetable
- Provide ongoing direction, mentoring and support to the academic staff
- Maintaining the collegiality and high standards that have become a hallmark of impact.
- Overseeing, monitoring, and taking part in the professional Development program.
- Teaching Observations and follow up as required.
- Coordination of Educational Activities (indoor/out-door)

**Curriculum and Resources**
- Developing of new and updating of existing curriculum.
- Developing of new updating of existing academic department procedures and systems
- Co-ordination of the purchase of, and development of resources and materials for both teaching staff and students
- Development of new pathways and liaison with existing pathway providers
- Coordinating the movements of students between levels, classes and courses and maintenance of the database accordingly.
- Responsibility for coordinating all aspects of the Exam procedures.
- Other duties as required

**Management and Compliance**
- The day-to-day academic management and administration of the academic department
- Responsibility for day-to-day operations within the school.
- Manage the schools maintenance, security system, critical incident policy, grievance policy and emergency phone together with the Marketing Manager.
- Deal with any emergency issues or any other issues requiring an immediate management decision
- Liaise with the Marketing Manager and Directors to update the school policies when needed.
- Keep the school’s policies and standards of quality and services in line with the school.
- Providing support and advice to, and working with the Administration, Marketing, Student Services and Accounts Departments across the whole school.
- Attendance at departmental and interdepartmental meetings
- Regular reports to the Principal and Directors
- Attention to class and school target student numbers and averages, and providing weekly reports on these

**KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCES**:

- _Demonstrated leadership and management skills at an operational level including effective management of people, resources and finances_
- _Ability to work both independently and as a team player_
- _Excellence in teaching a range of Teacher Training courses and ability to do so for any course or level without notice_
- _A high level of verbal and written communication skills_
- _Problem solving and mediation skills_
- _Administrative, organizational and time management skills_
- _Computer skills (Microsoft Office, other IT software packages and use of database)._

**Knowledge**
- _Extensive experience in a senior academic management role._
- _Knowledge of materials and resources for a range of English language programs_
- _An understanding of the international education business._
- _An understanding of NEAS and ASQA regulations and compliance issues._
- _An understanding of the ESOS Act regulations_

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher_

**Education**:

- Bachelors (preferred)

**Experience**:

- of NEAS and ASQA regulations: 4 years (preferred)
- ESOS Act: 4 years (preferred)
- Academic Manager: 5 years (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2023/05/17

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