Job Description
Academic Programs Development Officer for College in Nakuru.
The successful candidate will be tasked with development and certification of new departments/ courses in the college.
They will be required to implement (Plan, Advise and Execute) a Business Development Plan to ensure new courses take shape in the college. The candidate will ensure the following
Research on applicable new and rewarding courses to be taken up by the college
Advise on infrastructure (teachers, physical facilities and others) required for new courses
Follow on on certification of courses both locally (Knec, Nita ) and global certification eg city & guilds and others
Advise on a marketing plan on student enrolment for new courses
Ensure student enrolment targets for the new courses are achieved.
Strengthen existing and establish new linkages with relevant Government and private bodies required for all aspects of new courses development
Requirements
Minimum 2+ years of experience in a similar role at a college is a must and with over 5 years general working experience.
Diploma/ Degree in any field with teaching qualification being an advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of dealing directly with a wide variety of people
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Proactive approach to problem solving
Flexible approach to working, excellent time management skills
A friendly professional manner
Self-motivated with an ability to thrive under pressure
Ambitious and results orientated
Wide Experience in the education sector is a great added value
The position is in Nakuru and the candidate must be willing to be located there.
