Academic Manager Job at IUPC · Nairobi County, Kenya (On-site)

NCUK Study Centre

Role: Academic Manager

Salary: Competitive

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Contract: Fulltime

ABOUT US

We are an NCUK study centre based in Nairobi, Kenya, offering the International Foundation Year (IFY) course in conjunction with the Northern Consortium of UK universities (NCUK). NCUK undergraduate degree pathways qualifications are designed exclusively for international students and are trusted by universities all over the world. The vision of the college is to create a globally- connected institution tackling 21st Century challenges and opportunities while developing future leaders and managers. In addition, our NCUK accredited institution provides students with a direct pathway into top universities in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. We offer International Foundation Year for students who have completed KCSE, IGCSE, A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, Tec, IB Diploma, among other qualifications. International Foundation Year readies our students for their first-year entry into their choice of NCUK partner universities in the said countries. Our expansive curriculum covers Business, Humanities, Engineering, Art and Design and Science/Medicine streams. Students can then progress into over 9,000 degree choices like Law, Architecture, Finance and Marketing, Interior Design, Computer Science and many more.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR (IFY) COURSE

IFY is a qualification designed with our partner universities to prepare international students for the first year entry to undergraduate degree courses. Because our qualifications are designed in collaboration with our university partners, they are of the highest academic standards. Studying with us will also help students improve on their English language levels and develop a range of study and social skills. The IFY programme prepares students for study at undergraduate level in Northern Consortium UK (NCUK) partner universities in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

ABOUT NCUK

Established in 1987, NCUK is a consortium of leading universities dedicated to giving international students Guaranteed Access to universities worldwide and helping them succeed when they get there. The main office is located in Manchester, UK. Universities worldwide and UK NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre) formally recognise the NCUK International Foundation Year as a comparable level to GCE A Level; Australian high school (SSCE); American high school (AP); and Hong Kong high school (HKDSE) qualifications. With a diverse set of qualifications available as well as opportunities for qualified students to progress directly to university, NCUK supports thousands of students each year on their academic journeys. NCUK qualifications are recognised by universities from within the NCUK Global Network and beyond.

ACADEMIC MANAGER

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and Experience

1. Academic qualification at post-graduate or equivalent level or relevant professional qualifications (Essential).

2. Relevant teaching experience. (Essential). Normally a minimum of 10 years teaching experience out of which 3 years should be in a Principal or Deputy Principal role.

3.Must be registered by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) or equivalent.

4. Education management experience (Essential). Normally a minimum of five years’ education management experience.

5. An understanding of UK/Western higher education and the needs and requirements of international students (Essential).

6. Direct experience of higher education in an international context (Essential).

7. An understanding and experience of International Foundation Qualifications (Essential).

8. Experience of academic assessment and standards and of quality assurance procedures (Desirable).

9. Specific experience of education in Kenya (Desirable).

10. Experience of the development of academic qualifications (Desirable).

11. An understanding and appreciation of private sector education (Desirable).

12. Experience of living and working in in Kenya (Desirable)

Skills (Essential)

1. Demonstrable cross-cultural awareness and understanding.

2. Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to lead, motivate, coach and develop staff.

3. A commitment to teamwork, and a demonstrated ability to manage resources effectively, whether human or physical.

4. A record of achievement in teaching.

5. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills including fluency in English. Numerate and articulate.

6. Communicate effectively with academics in the Study Centre and externally (for example NCUK academic, moderators, etc.).

7. An ability to review assessments outside his/her discipline including formative and summative assessments set by academic staff at the Study Centre.

8. Competence in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).

9. Proven planning and organisational skills and an ability to take initiative within curriculum and policy objectives.

10. The ability to contribute to policy development.

11. Financial competence.

12. A record of attention to detail, thoroughness and fairness.

13. The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, work under pressure and, when necessary, with minimal resources.

14. An ability and willingness to travel both within Kenya and internationally.

Style

1. Outward looking and student sympathetic.

2. A mentor to staff.

3. Flexible with the ability to solve problems, to put in the time necessary to do the job, to take decisions and to accept responsibility.

4. A willingness to learn, to improve personal teaching and management effectiveness and, where appropriate, an ability to adapt.

5. Credible in the international academic community.

6. Practical with high integrity, honesty and ethical standards.

7. Enthusiastic and committed with stamina and a positive attitude.

We encourage candidates to apply regardless of if you meet all aspects of the job description. We believe in the potential of individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences your unique skills and perspectives could be a valuable addition to our team!

Apply today and be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional university pathway programmes!

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

How to apply Submit your CV with a short covering letter highlighting how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the job description/person specification to somar@iupceducation.com.