Head IV: Executive Education and Programmes at University of Johannesburg

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).