JOB PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for all non-degree Executive Education programs in SBS (open admission programmes, company specific programmes, sector-specific programmes, consultancy, executive mentoring and coaching). This will include quality assurance, financial management, business development and developing & maintaining strategic partnerships to drive business and value to the clients.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Development
Lead the development of strategies aimed at attracting, maintaining, and growing the Executive Education business in line with the budget and targets.
Develop the criteria for admission together with the Program Leads and ensuring adherence to the set criteria during admission.
Identify market gaps to develop courses and products that responds to the market dynamics, changes, and appetite.
Collaborate with Academic Directors to identify and develop modern and agile courses for Executive Education
Drive and manage key accounts
Represent the University and SBS in forums that create value and business for the University
Contribute to the development of the Executive Education Programs by bringing new business opportunities, networks, and strategic partnerships.
Financial Management
Overall management of the Executive Education financial health.
Ensure profitability and sustainability of the Programs.
Quality Assurance
Review course material for quality in collaboration with Course and Program Leads.
Develop policies for quality assurance in line with SBS and the University quality guidelines and ensure adherence to the laid down policies.
Establish processes and policy for quality review for all courses under Executive Education.
Strategic Partnerships
Develop and create relationships with external and internal stakeholders to market the Programs
Identify and establish linkages with the industry partners both in private and public sectors.
Administration
Recruitment and Development of Executive Fellows and Coaches
Implement strategic plans through setting goals, defining priorities, and aligning resources (including budgets) for the Executive Programs
Review applications for the Executive Education Programs admission
Program development, review, and assessment
Overall leadership of the Executive Education team.
Service to Society
Contributes to the University’s Service to Society strategic goal
Participate in thought Leadership forums & conferences .
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
Doctorate (Ph.D.) or Masters’ Degree in area of Specialization
Member of a relevant Professional Body
Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience with at least 7 years in a Managerial role and 3 in Senior
Managerial role
Experience and passion in delivering Executive Programs
Strong self and people leadership skills to inspire and engage Staff
A high degree of emotional intelligence and ability to work independently.
If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting ‘Associate Dean, Executive Education’ to the Manager, People and Culture, Strathmore University Business School, at careerssbs@strathmore.edu by the end of the day (5.30 pm) Friday, 23rd August 2024.
Apply via :
careerssbs@strathmore.edu
