Director General at SIAO

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee all academic, research and related programs for the school.
• Attracting and retaining a steady pool of good Human Capital made up of high quality teaching.
• Lead discussions that direct the development of the school and continuous improvement.
• The DG will partner with the necessary stakeholders of the university to build and strengthen the institute’s commitment to the highest level of graduate programs.
• Work with and report to the Board in implementing strong governance, functional and effective organogram to quickly achieve and sustain the school aspiration
• Generate regular reports about the school performance subject to set target by the Governing Council.
• Attract grants from donor agencies, parties and other funding to support existing funding with the aim of achieving financial independence from the seed capital funding within 2 years of establishment.
• Interview and recruit teachers for appropriate departments.
• Work with Academic Coordinator to select student and teacher of the month awards.
• Plan faculty meetings, orientations, trainings and workshops.
• Support and participate in college and community related activities.
• Plan budget, schedule and resources for college and community related activities.
• Coordinate with other Academic Department Directors in sharing faculty and other educational and instructional ideas.
• Develop educational process and policies to meet curriculum goals.
• Provide training to faculty on latest instructional technology and technique.
• Develop unique and interactive educational programs and courses for students.
• Manage faculty resources, administrative staffs and other college resources.
• Develop and implement faculty development programs.
• Develop and implement academic enhancement programs for students.
• Schedule regular meetings with college staffs and faculty staffs.
• Assist in preparing students’ report cards and attendance records.
• Order and stock books and other school supplies as needed.

Educational Qualification and Requirements

• PHD in any of the following disciplines;
  • Political Science
  • Public Admin
  • Sociology
• A Master’s degree in Education or any of the following disciplines;
• At least fifteen 15 years track record in the academia 5 of which shall be in as Dean at the minimum
• A self-starter, resourceful with proven track record in establishing similar institutions.
• Age- preferably under 55 years old.