Senior Director: Stellenbosch Business School

4 weeks ago

Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/Pligte
Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Director needs to deliver in key areas, aligned with Stellenbosch University's strategic themes as outlined in Stellenbosch University's Strategic Framework 2019 -2024 and in Vision 2040, including:

Thriving Stellenbosch University and Stellenbosch Business School (SBS)

- Leading major change at the Stellenbosch Business School, including the strategic alignment of non-degree programmes and the relocation of SBS to an exciting new campus in Stellenbosch;
- Expanding the School's strong reputation by strengthening its brand and competitive positioning;
- Ensuring sound governance structures and participating in Faculty and University level structures;
- Providing strategic leadership to degree programmes and the executive short course portfolio offered by SBS-ED (a company created by the University to deliver non-degree programmes);
- Leveraging the SBS's Faculty and programmes within SBS-ED;
- Unlocking operational efficiency between SBS and SBS-ED;
- Cultivating and generating additional revenue streams by pursuing external funding, sponsorships and income generating activities through an entrepreneurial outlook;
- Ensuring the effective and efficient operational leadership of the School.

A transformative student experience

- Delivering highly sought after graduates from degree and diploma programmes at an exceptional new location in Stellenbosch;
- Working with SBS-ED to deliver outstanding non-degree programmes in Stellenbosch and other locations of choice;
- Fostering outstanding student experiences within an inclusive environment;
- Spearheading digital and other innovative learning experiences;
- Leading curriculum renewal and ensuring local and international quality assurance processes.

Research for impact

- Cultivating and nurturing a culture of research excellence which leads to internationally recognised research outputs and research for impact on wider society, including business, government, and the social sector;
- Creating a hub of intellectual stimulation for and with business;
- Strengthening interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration within the University, nationally and internationally.

Purposeful partnerships and inclusive networks

- Enhancing the international standing of the School, Faculty, staff, students, and programmes;
- Advancing the School's involvement in the business, government, education and social sectors;
- Fostering, strengthening, and expanding the SBS's national and international networks and partnerships.

Employer of choice

- Stimulating and developing a dynamic leadership and intellectual culture;
- Building a team that is united behind the shared vision of the School and the University;
- Leading a network of key academic and support staff;
- Empowering and encouraging staff to share their talent;
- Playing a leading role in the recruitment, selection, induction and retention of excellent staff;
- Leading the School's transformation agenda.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

- Proven success as an all-round academic, appointable as an Associate Professor / Professor;
- Significant experience in the field of academic management and / or ten years of experience in senior management within a corporate environment;
- A track record of strategic management, whether in the academic or corporate sector;
- High level values-driven and dynamic leadership skills;
- Evidence of the ability to initiate, grow and develop a healthy intellectual culture where students and staff can flourish;
- Demonstrated experience in attracting, managing, and retaining talent;
- The ability to effect positive change;
- Demonstrated capability to maintain and develop successful partnerships, institutionally, nationally, and internationally;
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English;
- Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills;
- A critical understanding of the ever-changing requirements of the business community;
- Demonstrated experience in working with business leaders, preferably in South Africa and Africa;
- The ability to embrace and promote inclusivity and to work in a multi-cultural environment with a deep understanding of the South African context;
- The ability and willingness to travel extensively, locally and internationally.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

- None.

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