IntroductionThe University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor's vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:

• Drive, resource and support the academic strategy and outcomes in the planning and direction of the JBS teaching and learning strategy, develop and manage the future relevant programme qualification mix; inclusive of all short learning and executive programs.
• Assume leadership of the team of academic faculty members and in conjunction with the Dean of School, provide each member of faculty with a professional development plan.
• Ensure compliance with all teaching and learning policies, procedures and frameworks, including the Higher Degrees policies and programme standing orders.
• Represent JBS on appropriate University committees and chair JBS Teaching and Learning Committee.
• In collaboration with the programme managers, agree on timetables and scheduling according to the JBS workload model.
• Support the Dean of JBS to ensure that academic programme management and delivery aligns with approved JBS performance management strategic objectives
• In collaboration with the Marketing Department, develop a marketing plan to attract new students in terms of the desired student profile.
• In collaboration with the programme managers, monitor the deliverables from lecturers for students and ensure a high level of student satisfaction.
• Build relationships with international business schools to provide JBS students with access to international networks.
• Arrange for extra curricula activities such as webinars and guest lecturers to enrich the student experience.
• Ensure that JBS quality assurance from an academic design and development perspective are adhered to.
• In collaboration with the Dean and Financial Business Partner, compile the annual budget for the contact and online academic programmes and ensure that budgets are appropriately applied.
• Oversee the team report designated with the direction and implementation of all emerging technologies (including instructional design) relating to the online/distance/blended learning environment.
• Scrutinise quarterly reports from the Financial Business Partner to inform strategic programme decisions, where applicable, and budget and strategy of subsequent year and approve purchasing transactions.
• Review and approve contracts for, inter alia, academic support staff, part-time lecturers, and any other contractors required for successful delivery of academic programmes - in conjunction with the Financial Business Partner, and in terms of JBS and UJ delegation of authority frameworks.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A recognised Master's degree.
• At least five (5) years of management experience in a director level position required, ideally within a higher education institution, preferably a business school.
• Knowledge and experience in working on business school programs.
• Academic thought leadership.
• Demonstrate ability to build relationships and think critically. Three (3) to five (5) years' proven record and experience in the supervision of online Master's candidates

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent understanding of business school education.
• Ability to work with academic faculty and to facilitate high levels of performance.
• Ability to relate to the student experience of studying towards a leadership qualification.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to problem solve.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships.
• Excellent organisational, planning and multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to work autonomously with personal drive and energy and to take responsibility and be held accountable for role outcomes.
• Excellent attention to detail whilst understanding the bigger picture and being able to communicate the same to senior staff and external stakeholders.
• Excellent delegation skills.
• Flexibility, tenacity, resilience and assertiveness.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to adapt communication to a range of audiences.
• Ability to operation and cooperate with international partners

Recommendations:

• A background in digital transformation in business leadership as a subject matter expert.
• A relevant doctoral qualification
• Ten (10) years' experience in in higher education and of which a minimum of five (5) years must have been in academic leadership and management.
• Knowledge of higher education regulations, policies and procedures,
• Commercial/corporate business experience will serve as a recommendation

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dean: Dr Randall Carolissen on Tel: (011) 559 1775
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Marian Myburgh (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3885