Director of Centre for Continuing Education (Cce) 1 Post

Position Overview

• Strategic & Academic Leadership
• Provide the strategic direction for the Centre for Continuing Education at the University in line with University strategy and national skills needs.
• Establish departmental goals, driving revenue targets, and ensuring the financial sustainability of the centre.
• Initiate, develop, and review short courses, certificate programs, professional development courses, and & corporate education programs that reflect community interests, needs, and expectations.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate instructors and administrative personnel to maintain high-quality teaching standards.
• Ensure all programs meet NUST quality standards and regulatory requirements. 2. Program Management & Growth
• Identify market demand and design courses that serve industry, government, and the community.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of CCE: admissions, registration, timetabling, exams, and graduation for CCE students.
• Supervise CCE staff and ensure compliance with University policies.
• Work with marketing department to develop and implement an annual publicity and marketing plan for the production of class schedules, brochures, flyers, news releases, public service announcements and advertisements. 3. Stakeholder & Industry Linkage
• Build partnerships with industry, government ministries, the community and professional bodies to deliver customized training.
• Act as the link between faculties and external clients for collaborative programs.
• Represent NUST CCE in national and regional continuing education forums. 4. Governance & Reporting
• Sit on relevant Senate and Faculty committees as the CCE representative.
• Provide reports on student numbers, revenue, program performance, and quality to University management.

Qualifications Required

• The ideal candidate should possess the following:
• Academic and/ or professional qualifications from an approved institution, preferably to the level of a Doctorate Degree in any one of the disciplines offered by the University.
• Be at least at Senior Lecturer Grade (or have credentials that would qualify the candidate for appointment at that level)
• Master's degree in Business Administration or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ post qualification experience in academic and administrative leadership in higher education, continuing/corporate education or related field.
• Experience in development, coordination, and management of non-credit programs and courses.
• Must be able to analyze needs, establish goals, develop curriculum, schedule classes, secure resources, and ensure successful programs.
• Evidence of experience or participation in applied research that seeks to solve real life societal problems, innovation and technology development.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated administrative ability to lead and work in a team.
• Capacity to interact with Deans of Faculties in developing collaborative research projects and short courses.
• Proven commitment to academic excellence and collaboration across disciplines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students, academic staff, administrators and external constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to forge partnerships and garner support from business and community constituencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Academic Leadership
• Provide the strategic direction for the Centre for Continuing Education at the University in line with University strategy and national skills needs.
• Establish departmental goals, driving revenue targets, and ensuring the financial sustainability of the centre.
• Initiate, develop, and review short courses, certificate programs, professional development courses, and & corporate education programs that reflect community interests, needs, and expectations.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate instructors and administrative personnel to maintain high-quality teaching standards.
• Ensure all programs meet NUST quality standards and regulatory requirements. 2. Program Management & Growth
• Identify market demand and design courses that serve industry, government, and the community.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of CCE: admissions, registration, timetabling, exams, and graduation for CCE students.
• Supervise CCE staff and ensure compliance with University policies.
• Work with marketing department to develop and implement an annual publicity and marketing plan for the production of class schedules, brochures, flyers, news releases, public service announcements and advertisements. 3. Stakeholder & Industry Linkage
• Build partnerships with industry, government ministries, the community and professional bodies to deliver customized training.
• Act as the link between faculties and external clients for collaborative programs.
• Represent NUST CCE in national and regional continuing education forums. 4. Governance & Reporting
• Sit on relevant Senate and Faculty committees as the CCE representative.
• Provide reports on student numbers, revenue, program performance, and quality to University management.

Terms & Conditions

An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.