Quality Assurance Job Accountability 

Statement & Person Specification


This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact. You will have overall accountability for the Education and Research Directorate, including accreditation, partnerships, research, events and policy, funded projects, publishing and content, as well as marketing and communications.

We are recruiting a dedicated individual who is passionate about sports, believes in the vision and mission of LGUC, and is committed to leading our growth.

You do not need to have expertise in every area—let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applications from candidates from the global majority to help diversify our workforce. We’re looking for someone who is motivated by our vision and passionate about driving our growth.

 

Job Title: LGUC  Quality Assurance
Grade: Senior Post Number: 07
Directorate: Management  Team: Academic Team
Responsible to:  LGUC Registrar 
Responsible for:  N/A
Contact with:  A broad range of internal and external stakeholders including colleagues, students, lecturers, Advisory Council Board. 
Purpose of job:  The role will articulate the vision, mission and ethos of the university and inspire and empower internal and external stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the vision. The role will lead the growth of three core income streams:

  • Sports Programs
  • Hospitality Programs
  • Artificial Intelligent (AI)
Principle Accountabilities: 

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:

  1. Strategic Leadership
    • Develop and implement the university’s Quality Assurance (QA) strategy in alignment with national and international standards.
    • Advise senior management on quality-related policies and best practices.
    • Deliver training and guidance to business teams on legal and compliance matters
    • Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and frameworks across global operations
    • Advise on legal and regulatory matters, supporting risk management and business decision-making
  2. Policy Development
    • Formulate and review QA policies, procedures, and frameworks for academic and administrative units.
    • Ensure compliance with Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) guidelines and accreditation requirements.
    • Manage critical corporate policies (anti-bribery, whistleblowing, competition, ethical conduct, etc.)
    • Ensure adherence to data protection (GDPR, etc.), information security, and internal policies
  3. Quality Monitoring & Evaluation
    • Oversee internal quality audits for academic programs and support services.
    • Monitor teaching, learning, research, and administrative processes for continuous improvement.
    • Collaborate closely with global stakeholders in HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and Risk & Compliance teams
  4. Accreditation & Compliance
    • Coordinate program accreditation and institutional reviews with GTEC and other regulatory bodies.
    • Maintain documentation and evidence for compliance with statutory requirements.
    • Oversee and maintain accurate, secure records of commercial obligations and compliance registers. Continually assess regulatory landscape and communicate relevant changes to internal stakeholders
  5. Data Management & Reporting
    • Collect, analyse, and report on performance indicators related to academic quality.
    • Prepare annual QA reports for the Academic Board and external stakeholders.
  6. Capacity Building
    • Organize training and workshops for faculty and staff on quality assurance practices.
    • Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the university.
  7. Stakeholder Engagement
    • Liaise with external bodies, professional associations, and partner institutions on QA matters.
    • Facilitate feedback mechanisms from students, staff, and employers to improve programs.
  8. Risk Management
    • Identify risks related to academic quality and propose mitigation strategies.
    • Ensure corrective actions are implemented after audits and evaluations.
  9. Innovation & Benchmarking
    • Benchmark university QA practices against national and international standards.
    • Introduce innovative approaches to enhance teaching, learning, and research quality.
  10. Leadership & Team Management
    • Supervise QA staff and ensure effective performance management.
    • Participate in and support internal/external audits, maintaining audit readiness and leading corrective actions


Organisational Planning & Strategy

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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

  1. Advise on the education content of internal and external communications
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as directed by managers.

 

Essential Experience and knowledge Requirements: 

  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. Master’s or PhD in Education, Quality Management, or related field. 
  6. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in higher education quality assurance. 
  7. Strong knowledge of GTEC regulations and international QA frameworks. 
  8. Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

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. Qualified Data Protection Officer status, or equivalent certification
  3. 3+ years’ experience in-house or in compliance/risk teams, ideally within multinational businesses
  4. Track record designing and implementing compliance frameworks, policies, and risk controls across jurisdictions
  5. Skilled in using legal research tools, compliance platforms, and document control systems
  6. Experience in internal control design, record keeping, policy drafting, and audit participation
  7. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement skills
Skills & Attributes Sought Essential Desirable
Knowledge
  • 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 
Education
  • PHD, Masters or equivalent
  • Qualification in sports performance/science or development.
  • Leadership and Management 
  • Qualification coaching or leadership.
  • Fitness Instructor Qualification 
Previous Experience
  • 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
Skills
  • 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
Other
  • 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 
Prepared by: Council Advisory  Board  Date: December 2025

 

Other information:

Please note :

  • A Job Accountability Statement is issued as a guide to help you to understand the duties of your job. It may vary from time to time to meet new working requirements. It does not form part of your Contract of Employment.
  • Candidates must have the right to work in Ghana. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
  • We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success
  • Deadline and interview: Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 29th December 2025. There will be a two-stage interview process, involving a task and presentation. First round interview (online) – Tuesday 13th January 2026 and
  • Second round interview (in person, at the LGUC Campus office) – Tuesday 10th February 2026. Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter to HR@lguc.edu.gh Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter. We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may complete the process earlier than expected if an excellent candidate is identified at an early stage. Thank you, we wish you best of luck.
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  • For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work in Ghana checks as well as Education Verification.
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