Deputy Executive Director - Academic Affairs - BAC

Overview of role

To provide strategic leadership in all academic faculties, i.e core academic portfolios. Such leadership will be in a manner consistent with quality of service, value for money and stakeholders expectations. In essence the purpose of the job is viewed as a role at the most senior executive level to advise the Executive Director accordingly.

Job description

This strategic role with scholarly and entrepreneurial intent has the authority for all academic functions of the college and provides leadership for all academic and faculty matters. The Deputy Executive Director (Academic Affairs) will have a rich but overarching portfolio covering Academic Matters and Student Affairs. The scope of the role and key performance areas are largely at a strategic level with significant academic operations oversight responsibilities. The coordination of teaching, research, faculty recruitment, assessment and development and budget administration are included.

Requirements, Education and Experience

Key competencies include leadership qualities, business management flair, ability to establish and build relationships, analytical ability and creativity. These will be complemented with your in-depth knowledge of curriculum development and practices associated with technology and research.

You must have a PhD with at least 10 years senior management experience in an academic institution, preferably a business school.
Closing date for applications is 23 August 2013.

Location

Gaborone, Botswana

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