Linked Global University College

• Sports Programs
• Hospitality Programs
• Artificial Intelligent (AI)

The role will advise on the education content of our internal and external communications. The president will work with the executive leadership team to develop and oversee implementation of the organisation’s strategy and to lead the education directorate to deliver the strategy. In association with the registrar and other members of the executive council advisory leadership and senior management teams, the role will advise on partnerships, funded education projects, policy, events, publishing and content, marketing and communications.

This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual to inspire and empower stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the LGUC mission. You will:

• have autonomy for leading the Education and Research Directorate.
• enjoy speaking at events and advocating for the need for a strong professional body;
• work collaboratively with many of the team across the education sector, supporting the growth of partnerships in the sector.
• be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the University.
• Provide keynote speeches as required for the LGUC, building on teaching experience and practice. Attend and contribute as required at speaking events, important functions, sector events and meetings across the country and abroad.
• Develop and manage senior strategic relationships with the GTEC, devolved governments, other sector bodies as directed by the Council Board.
• Exemplify the importance of professional learning, especially sustained enquiry leading to accreditation.
• Maintain detailed understanding of the wider education policy landscape and support our Public Relations dept in commenting to the media.
• Development industry relation with sports, hospitality and AI organizations in Ghana and abroad 
• Lead the College’s income growth from funded projects, seeking new opportunities and work with the Registrar and Director of Finance to ensure that new opportunities have robust commercial model.
• Ensure the quality of delivery of franchised courses is conducted in accordance with the procedures set out in the MoU and programs Handbook of Quality Assurance processes for taught courses
• Ensure the design and delivery of all Study Group courses are conducted with reference to and according to LGUC, GTEC and relevant external agencies’ quality frameworks, policies, procedures and codes of practice.
• Lead on preparing any new courses for approval and existing courses for re-approval.
• Lead on proposing course changes with the relevant internal committees and to GTEC.
• Work with the registrar to lead on the Annual Evaluation Process, preparing the Annual Evaluation Reports for submission to the council  and GTEC and ensuring records are kept to participate effectively in any QAA reviews.

Organisational Planning & Strategy

• Work with the Executive Leadership Team to shape the organisational business plan, in partnership with programs head and the Council, supported by a clear budget and plan for income generation.
• Lead the implementation of the strategy, ensuring that KPIs are met / action is taken to course correct, and provide day-to-day guidance and long-term strategic direction for all employees within the University
• Oversee the University existing and new products and services, ensuring that they are of the highest standard, and are informed by research and impact evaluation

Leadership

• Advise on the education content of internal and external communications
• Provide overall accountability and leadership in a range of areas including Teaching, publishing, content, research, accreditation status and other professional learning and partner institutions accreditation status
• Report to the Council as required and be the Executive Leadership Team representative for relevant committees and ensure they have the reports and data needed to make informed decisions for the College.
• Provide leadership and development of individuals within the team, including setting clear objectives, responsibilities, performance standards and development goals and managing these accordingly – through informal coaching and feedback and formal discussions including regular one to ones and appraisals
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as directed by managers.

1. Awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety legislation and policy as relevant to the post.
2. An understanding of the Ghana Education, Equality and Diversity policies and a commitment to organization growth.
3. Be committed and adhere to the safety of young and vulnerable adults that we come into contact within our service delivery.
4. Ability to support staff and students and demonstrate empathy. 
5. Teaching expertise – experience of working with teachers and higher education, leaders in a range of contexts, ideally with a focus on professional learning
6. Highly credible, increasingly respected profile (including in public speaking) and a strong network within the education sector
7. Significant professional experience including a senior leadership role and interactions with board level executives or equivalent
8. Ability to motivate and inspire the whole staff team to consistently deliver quality services and develop a high-performance culture
9. Be future focused able to make strategic decisions and deliver capabilities ahead of the institution business requirements as well as in response to them

Skills

1. Excellent and adaptable communication skills
2. Strong autonomy and accountability
3. Strategic thinker and results-driven
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
5. Good attention to detail
6. Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
7. Articulate, and literate – able to express complex concepts both verbally and written down
8. Highly effective organisational skills, with ability to manage a very demanding and varied workload
9. Calm and resilient with a warm sense of humour and ability to work well under pressure
10. Highly numerate (desirable)

Desirable

1. Strong academic skills e.g. at PhD / Master’s level 
2. An appreciation of the drivers of company profitability and cost management
3. Experience of financial management, risk management and strategic business planning
4. Experience of successfully identifying and securing funding bids
5. Experience of successfully leading the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, programmes or organisational initiatives of significant size or impact.

• IT Literate to a good standard
• Understanding benefits of physical activity on an individual basis 
• Knowledge in wellbeing

• Risk Assessment awareness. 
• Knowledge in sports and wellbeing
• Train the trainer 

• PHD, Masters or equivalent

• Qualification in sports performance/science or development.
• Leadership and Management 
• Qualification coaching or leadership.
• Fitness Instructor Qualification 

• Experience of working in a higher education management environment with an emphasis on improving levels of education growth

• Activity coordinator experience

• Working in sports sector

• Behavioural change technics and motivational strategies

• An effective listener that demonstrates an understanding of people’s needs. 
• Able to build inclusive relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Must be confident communicating with customers and colleagues across internal and external partners
• Excellent communication & Customer relationship skills
• Ability to network and work in partnership with others. 
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to plan work in a logical way. 
• Work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to use own initiative. 
• Positive, energetic, and self-motivated attitude.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing needs and situations

• Ability to demonstrate commitment to LGUC core values and behaviours (“the LGUC Way”) · 
• A commitment to delivering LGUC Strategic Plan ·
• Full Driving License · 
• Able to work evenings/weekends