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  • Posted: Nov 17, 2017
    Deadline: Dec 6, 2017
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    Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent's development. UJ h...
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    Head IV: Executive Education and Programmes

    Job description

    Job Specification

    • The Johannesburg Business School (JHB Business School) is one of the Schools within the College of Business & Economics. The School is actively recruiting for a Head: Executive Education and Programmes to join its dynamic team.
    • The Head of Executive Education and Programmes will work to establish and to support the strategic and operational priorities of JHB Business School program. S/he will undertake a variety of activities as JHB Business School launches and executes Executive Education programs, S/he will work collaboratively with the entire JHB Business School team – in the School, the College of Business & Economics and in UJ – to bring this exciting program to life.

    Responsibilities:

    • Work closely with College and staff to develop and to deliver a portfolio of degree Executive Education programs and to facilitate collaboration pre-, post-, and during programs.
    • Assuming responsibility for Business Development.
    • Building client base.
    • Identify, develop, and manage relationships with clients seeking to build the capacity of leaders within their organization through Executive Education.
    • Oversee program design and implementation in partnership with a team of individuals focused on the financial, operational, and administrative aspects, with keen attention to and the responsibility for success in both content delivery and program logistics.
    • Manage and roll out open and customized programmes.
    • Guide the development of admissions criteria and processes.
    • Develop proposals and budgets and contribute to communication materials to market the program to prospective organizations.
    • Market the school and its programmes.
    • Structure and contribute to the design (or manage design) of programmes.
    • Recruit faculty and other teaching-related staff and support the courses’ content development process.
    • Develop and execute monitoring and evaluation processes to track programmatic data and to apply lessons learned to future programs.
    • Play an active role in building community among Executive Education participants during programs and sustaining alumni relations.
    • Act as an administrative and logistical liaison for staff, faculty, and participants during program execution.
    • Serve as a key strategist for expanding the current portfolio of residential training programs and planning for expansion into online Executive Education modalities.
    • Assist in generating funds for the School and building partnerships.
    • Budgeting and planning.
    • Building collaborative and nurturing networks and partnerships around within and outside of UJ.
    • Undertake any other responsibilities, which will be given from time to time.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Preferably an MBA or equivalent Degree (on NQF 9 level).
    • At least 3-5 years of management experience in a director-level position required, ideally within a Higher Education environment.
    • Knowledge of the local and international business environment.
    • Strong network in and out of private sector.
    • Strong network in the public sector and insight into the public sector dynamics.
    • Knowledge and experience in working in executing education in Africa and beyond.
    • Demonstrated experience in business development, complex sales, and strategic partnerships development required.
    • Demonstrated experience in management consulting or professional services industries.
    • Fund-raising experience.
    • Business acumen.
    • Executive education design training and experience.

    COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:

    Skills/Competencies

    • Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to adapt communications to a range of audiences.
    • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and to collaborate with professionals at all levels in diverse settings.
    • Demonstrated ability to be flexible, reliable, responsive, and resourceful.
    • Demonstrated experience working with a variety of organizations, including NGOs, governmental bodies and ministries, and global universities.
    • Business development background and business minded.
    • Good time management skills.
    • Good planning and organising skills.
    • Good interpersonal skills.
    • Good listening skills.
    • Good financial management and budgeting skills.

    RECOMMENDATIONS:

    A relevant Doctoral Degree (on NQF 10 level).

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to University of Johannesburg on jobs.uj.ac.za to apply

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