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

The registrar will provide academic and operational leadership to the teams responsible for delivery at the Abelemkpe, Accra campus; ensure the quality of delivery is conducted in accordance with the procedures set out in the GETC and LGUC Handbook of Quality Assurance processes for taught courses; drive enhancements to ensure that student outcomes and experience are exceptional; be responsible for the compliance of all associated legislation and regulations, oversee scholarly activity and research, and liaise with VVU and GTEC in respect of all operational, academic management and development matters. The Registrar 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:

• Provide powerful and inspirational leadership across the campus, working collaboratively with the management team, and external stakeholders.
• Articulate and implement the vision to drive forward continuous improvement and enable the campus to achieve the aspirational targets for student outcomes and contractual targets for student progression
• Work closely with the University President, council, Business Development and Student Recruitment teams to implement a strategic approach to the partnership, including developing new joint courses and progression routes of pathway programmes to maximise recruitment opportunities.
• Attend and actively contribute to relevant university partnership Boards and committees and work with university colleagues through approved liaison points and report regularly on these through the centre deliberative and management structures.
• Maintain high academic standing and lead by example building on publication record and professional engagement.
• Ensure that staff feedback mechanisms are effectively used to motivate all staff to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
• Ensure all persons employed are suitably qualified, trained, honest and experienced and carry out their duties in a professional manner in line with applicable laws in Ghana and regulations.
• Recruit academic staff with the appropriate qualifications and experience to comply with accreditation conditions and ensure they have appropriate workload allocation and access to staff development and research opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with many of the teams 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 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.
• Work to 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.
• Develop industry relations with sports, hospitality and AI organizations in Ghana and abroad.
• Work with the University President to lead the University income growth from funded projects, seeking new opportunities and work with the Marketing Officer and Director of Finance to ensure that new opportunities have a 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.

Organisational Planning & Strategy

• Construct and ensure the delivery of the Campus Partnership Development Plan.
• Create effective internal partnerships with key stakeholders from Study Groups’ Central Operations Teams; including Education & Student Experience, HR, Finance, IT, Estates, Data Team, Sales and Marketing, and Quality Assurance & Engagement.
• Effectively deal with serious incidents and crises, taking the lead where appropriate and following escalation protocols.
• Address any day-to-day issues that arise (including the student or staff disciplinary process suspension, chair hearings or deliver outcomes), working with colleagues across the campus, the University, Study Groups and externally in order to identify solutions and resolve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Be accountable to the key performance indicators in academic areas to demonstrate its effectiveness in achieving the centre’s business objectives and manage performance.
• Support the President to lead the implementation of the strategy, ensure 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’s existing and new products and services, ensuring that they are of the highest standards, and are informed by research and impact evaluation.
• Support the internal retention of students, effectively utilising the network links and partnerships to create opportunities for all students.
• Establish the course committee and Student Panel and run and chair these as agreed with GTEC framework, ensuring minutes are taken and copies provided to GTEC as required.
• Work closely with student recruitment team, administration and IT team to analyse data and feedback from a wide variety of sources to monitor progress towards progression targets, planning and implementing remedial actions where necessary, supporting the relevant centre teams to achieve this.
• Work with the President and 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.

Leadership

• Lead the planning, management and delivery of all the academic programmes and courses to ensure they are conducted in accordance to validation and lead to the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
• Provide leadership to ensure that the campus seeks opportunities to introduce new courses and products as appropriate to the strategic Partnership Development Plan.
• Work with the Executive Leadership Team to shape the organisational business plan, in partnership with programs heads and the Council, supported by a clear budget and plan for income generation.
• 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 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 with 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 team of staff 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’s 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. Adept attention to detail
6. Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
7. Articulate, and literate – able to express complex concepts both verbally and written
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. Experienced at financial management, risk management and strategic business planning
4. Experienced at successfully identifying and securing funding bids
5. Experienced at 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 

• Experienced in 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 techniques 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 your 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