This is a remote position.
Job Description:
The Academic Coordinator works as part of a team of Academic Coordinators that meet the needs of service for the department and our partner institutions. In collaboration with the respective Program Managers and the coordination of the Department's Head , the academic coordinator assists in coordinating academic efforts mostly, to be able to comply with Managing and Coordinating Thesis activities, Academic Quality, Professor Availability, Compliance with official processes and procedures according to each institution's guidelines of operation; overseeing the availability of educational subjects and their readiness to be LIVE every term it is scheduled to be on. The proper upkeep of educational material inventory to give proper maintenance and upgrades as needed.
The Academic Coordinator is encouraged to form part of the debates and discussions within the department to find the best approaches and solutions to given challenges and needs. They are encouraged to have a voice and to weigh-in based on their expertise and rationale to solve and grow the department as well as nurture growth for their peers. Moderated by the Head of department, they are expected to have the best interest of the department at hand and be able to combine efforts and expertise to find the best way possible to solve challenges.
He/she supports the institutional needs and those of the department in the following ways but not limited to:
- Subject Availability and inventory
Management and assurance of quality and compliance
Professor Availability, Screening, Selection, Marinating and Developing lasting
relationships with Faculty
Course Quality Assurance
Course and Program Development
Thesis and dissertation coordination
Curriculum review and development
The Academic Coordinator will be able to work individually and in a team, be able to manage time effectively and work closely to meet the goals for the department and the company. The Academic Coordinator will be able to evaluate professors. Assist in training efforts and collaboration across all the departments. The Academic Coordinator should be able to assist in Quality Assurance Measures.
✓ Course Delivery Availability (up to 30 students capacity)
✓ Home Office (No background noise)
✓ Headset
✓ Personal Computer
✓ Fast and reliable Internet Connection
✓ Good communication skills
✓ English required
✓ PhD degree in Management or related fields is a must
✓ Familiar with the African Education System
✓+2 year experience in Academic Coordination, Thesis Coordination and or/curriculum development
✓ Strong organizational skills
Benefits
- 4 weeks of paid time off per year including pay time off during office closure in the month of December (Dates vary).
- 90 days paid maternity leave or 45 days paternity leave after 2 years of employment.
- Tuition Assistance
- Career development: professional guidance, certifications and mentorship