Vacancy
Job Title: Dean of Studies (DOS)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Role Summary
Genius Business School, a leading provider of professional education and training in Nigeria is seeking to hire a highly motivated and experienced individual that is passionate about education to join her team as Dean of Studies. The Dean of Studies will provide strategic leadership to ensure that the school’s academic objectives are achieved. He/she will develop the school’s academic reputation and provide an outstanding experience for students.
Responsibilities:
1. Curriculum Development and Oversight:
- Lead the development, evaluation, and revision of academic programs and courses in alignment with institutional goals, industry trends, and accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with faculty to design innovative and relevant curricula that promote student engagement and achievement.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of existing courses and programs, making recommendations for improvements and updates.
2. Faculty Support and Development:
- Provide guidance and support to faculty members in instructional design, teaching methodologies, and assessment strategies.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities for faculty to enhance their teaching skills and stay current in their respective fields.
- Encourage and foster a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
3. Student Success and Academic Advising:
- Oversee academic advising services to ensure students receive timely and accurate guidance in course selection, degree planning, and career pathways.
- Implement strategies to promote student retention, progression, and academic achievement.
- Collaborate with student support services to address academic challenges and provide appropriate interventions.
4. Program Assessment and Accreditation:
- Manage the process of program review and assessment to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and institutional goals.
- Prepare documentation and reports for accreditation agencies and participate in accreditation visits and reviews.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
- Foster strong partnerships and open communication with department chairs, faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders to promote a cohesive academic environment.
- Participate in academic leadership meetings and contribute to institutional planning and policy development.
6. Innovation and Educational Technology:
- Stay current with advancements in educational technology and pedagogical practices, and promote their integration into the curriculum.
- Explore opportunities for online and blended learning initiatives to expand educational reach and accessibility.
7. Budget Management:
- Collaborate with relevant departments to allocate resources effectively and efficiently for curriculum development, faculty development, and academic support services.
Required skills:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills allowing for effective interaction with students, staff and administration.
- Ability to work collaboratively with department heads, faculty, and staff, as well as with colleagues across the campus community.
- Ability to make decisions that benefit the school and work towards goals, strategies, and policies.
- Strong critical thinking skills in order to read and analyze reports, dis-aggregate data and write reports and memorandums
- Ability to prepare and make effective presentations promoting programs within the school
- Professional experience overseeing committees and board meetings as required by the school board
- Ability to analyze data regarding the effectiveness of programs and initiatives within the school
- An innovative and entrepreneurial mind-set to ensure growth in income.
- A strong track record of obtaining funding from business or key stakeholders.
- Strong leadership behaviours that encourage staff engagement and motivation.
- Evidence of building and maintaining stakeholder relationships/ partnerships between education and practice providers
- Professional experience overseeing committees and board meetings as required by the school board
- Ability to drive continuous improvement
- Experience investigating complaints and grievances against Faculty, staff and students
Academic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), PhD or other relevant degree would be an added advantage
- Membership of relevant professional associations/institutes.
Cognate Experience:
- A minimum of 7-10 years’ post-graduation work experience in Education, specifically, at managerial level.
Employment Type:
Contract
Mode of Operation:
The Dean of studies is expected to work from 8:00am to 5:00pm Two days Weekly and any other day as occasionally required by the Chief Executive Officer.
Salary:
Negotiable
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter in PDF document using the Subject: Dean of Studies to geniusbusinessschoolabuja@gmail.com
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Ability to Commute:
- Abuja (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Abuja: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Deadline: 31/08/2023
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