ACADEMIC: PROGRAMME LEADER POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL …, Durban

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University and Academy Location:

Durban Contract:

Permanent EE position:

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To provide efficient direction and oversight for a particular academic programme/programmes. This position involves duties focused on guaranteeing the programme's success and excellence, while also supporting the academic and professional development of students and the school. The role specifically requires leadership of a programme/programmes, including: Programme Management and Leadership; Programme Planning and Academic Administration; Programme Admission and Delivery; Stakeholder Engagement, Student Engagement; Programme Intelligence; Programme Governance; Programme and Module Reviews and Programme Improvement. The Academic– Programme Leader will play a pivotal role in academic delivery, programme oversight, student support, and ensuring alignment with institutional quality standards.Programme Management and Leadership Programme Management and Leadership (within MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy) Establish and maintain Programme philosophy, linked to vision and mission Lead the rollout and readiness of new and existing programmes Ensure quality assurance processes are in place and compliant with regulatory requirementsMonitor and report on trend analysis and benchmarking undertaken, student throughput, retention, articulation and dropout rates Monitor academic progress and implement interventions for at-risk students Collaborate with academic support services to improve student performance Programme Planning and Academic AdministrationConduct induction of academic staff Contribute to Programme budget management Identify and communicate programme value proposition as an integrated effort with marketing and student enrolments Programme Planning and Administration in collaboration with Institutional Planning and other relevant DepartmentsIdentification of suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment activities Quality control of programme information available on website and prospectus Programme Admissions and Delivery Management of semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plans Teaching and Learning and Student EngagementAssessments– development, moderation and grading Stakeholder engagement, development and recognition Student Engagement and Success Develop and monitor programme teaching and learning strategies Ensure alignment of teaching and learning activities with programme outcomes Promote academic integrity and quality in curriculum deliveryProgramme Intelligence and Governance Application of programme and institutional SOPs and rules Programme Intelligence: gather longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle management Monitor and address programme conditions and recommendations from regulatory bodiesCompile and submit timely reports on programme performance, student success rates, and academic operations Use data to support continuous improvement initiatives Programme Enhancement and Quality Assurance Complete Programme and Module cyclical Reviews Monitoring, Evaluation and risk management for the assigned programme/sOversee programme teach-out plans and ensure quality in transitional academic processes Support programme realignment in line with institutional strategy Monitor Work Integrated Learning components (Where applicable) Promotion of appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities Programme-specific career guidance in collaboration with Career CentreAd Hoc Participate in institutional academic committees, audits, and events Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by faculty leadership Qualifications

Essential qualification: Masters degree specialising in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, IT or Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing, or within the cognate Digital Marketing (NQF Level 9) Preferred qualification: Relevant Master’s degree at NQF Level 9 ESSENTIAL Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in higher Education as an Academic / in academic managementExperience and Skills

Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum Leading and decision-making Conflict resolution and cooperating Analyzing and interpreting Creating and conceptualising Organising and executing Adapting and coping Enterprising and performing Digital literacyAdvantages 3-5 years relevant academic or academic management experience Minimum 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination Higher Education Academic Management background General

To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, IT / Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing

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