Director of Academic Planning at Miva Open University

Overall Function

• As the Director of Academic Planning you will lead the planning, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of curriculum and program development; provide consultative oversight on special projects, ensure institutional effectiveness, and assessment practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate academic planning and assessment goals in alignment with the University’s strategic goals.
• Develop and lead the implementation and evaluation of all faculty strategic plans.
• Support faculty planning and resource development, and to coordinate the engagement and delivery of the academic priorities across all Faculties and Schools.
• In consultation and coordination with the Deans, lead on developing plans/business cases for the investment / disinvestment of faculty strategies.
• Develop and implement new program ideas for future curriculum development; plan and provide one-on-one, small and large group training sessions pertaining to assessment and continuous improvement principles.
• Lead on continuous improvement strategies that support positive student outcomes, support retention, innovative assessments and ensures effective monitoring, reporting and improvements.
• Lead senior academic and administrative management personnel in the achievement of Miva’ strategic objectives through learning and teaching, research and knowledge transfer and academic leadership and management.
• Ensure academic excellence through strategic planning and assessment of individual and faculty performance targets, carrying out staff performance reviews and proactively addressing and resolving performance and conduct concerns.
• Contribute to performance improvements against institutional KPIs and faculty benchmark standards.
• Disseminate information about developments within the university through newsletters, seminars/ briefings, faculty website and other communication channels.
• Represent various faculties and ensure actionable tasks are carried out by key personnel and chair appropriate Faculty and University committees (including appropriate working groups).
• Promote the effective and efficient implementation of policies approved by the Governing Council.
• Develop well-researched proposals, policies, plans and presentations to the Governing Council
• Liaise with appropriate government agencies and bodies.
• Manage compliance with academic guidelines as stipulated in the National Universities Commission Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards.
• Liaise with various tertiary institutions as the University’s representative on all partnership/collaboration agreements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ph.D. in a relevant course of study.
• Minimum of twelve years of postgraduate experience, with five years prior experience in a management position.
• Previous experience in a similar role will be an advantage
• Technical knowledge of tertiary institution policies and guidelines affecting/impacting curriculum development and applicable laws.
• Strong knowledge of assessment and learning outcomes sufficient to enhance a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing course material to determine essential content components and write behavior objectives and course descriptions.
• Previous experience developing business plans, implementation and monitoring of their achievement.
• Proven experience in budget planning and implementation.
• Ability to display a comprehensive awareness and understanding of local and international collaborations with tertiary institutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with a flexible approach to working and receptive to change.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage academic groups and stakeholders.

Remuneration
Competitive Remuneration package with benefits.