The University of Cape Coast, a public University in Ghana established by an Act of Parliament, invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, results-oriented and highly motivated individuals for the following positions:

1. Director, Directorate of Public Affairs (DPA)
2. Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA)
3. Director, Directorate of Legal, Consular and General Services (DLCGS)

General requirements

Applicants for all positions should have relevant postgraduate qualifications. The ideal candidates must be performance driven and keen on achieving results with proven ability to serve relevant statutory University Boards and Committees. He/she should be able to serve a minimum of four (4) years before reaching the statutory retiring age of 60 years.

In addition, the Directors must have administrative, management and leadership competencies.

A. DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

The Director is the head of the Directorate of Public Affairs. The Directorate is responsible for building and maintaining the University’s corporate image and relationship with key publics, managing events and communication with the University’s stakeholders.

The Director is responsible to the Registrar for protocol, organisation of official University events as well as documentation of policy documents, the University’s history, culture and symbols. He/she also has oversight responsibility over management of the University’s Campus Broadcasting Services.

He/she is a spokesperson for the University and is responsible for planning and implementing the strategic and operational issues regarding public relations and corporate affairs of the University.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must:

1. possess postgraduate degree in the relevant area including public relations/affairs, communication, journalism and events management;
2. have at least eight (8) years post-qualification senior level experience, preferably, in Higher Education;
3. possess good communication and presentation skills as well as strategic, interpersonal and collegial skills;
4. have high-level analytical skills, business sense and a deep understanding/appreciation of strategic as well as operational issues/challenges in top-level University management and administration;
5. have served or must be serving as Deputy Registrar or Deputy Director (with relevant experience in university administration) or analogous grade in a university or analogous institution

Term of Office

The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable for a second term of up to four years only.

B. DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

The Director is the Head of the Directorate of Academic Affairs. The Directorate is responsible for implementing the academic policies and management of academic programmes of the University.

The Director is responsible to the Registrar for matters relating to management of students’ records, admissions, registration, time-tabling, examinations, graduation, declaration of results and issuing of transcripts.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must

1. possess a postgraduate degree in the relevant area with relevant experience (preferably in a Higher Education) in students’ records management, programmes accreditation, admissions, time-tabling, graduation, issuance and verification of academic credentials;
2. have at least eight (8) years post-qualification senior level experience, preferably, in Higher Education;
3. have high-level analytical skills, business sense and a deep understanding/appreciation of strategic as well as operational issues/challenges in top-level University management and administration;
4. have served or must be serving as Deputy Registrar or Deputy Director (with relevant experience in university administration) or analogous grade in a university or analogous institution.

Term of Office

The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable for a second term of up to four years only.

C. DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF LEGAL, CONSULAR AND GENERAL SERVICES

Job Description

The Director is the Head of the Directorate of Legal, General and Consular Services. The Directorate is responsible for providing legal, consular, general and other specialised services in the University.

The Director is responsible to the Registrar for matters relating to legal advice, representation in the law courts and general services (including security, fire safety, printing, consular, and transport services). The Director is also responsible for advising the University on disciplinary matters.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must

1. possess a postgraduate degree in the relevant area with relevant experience (preferably in a Higher Education);
2. have at least eight (8) years post-qualification senior level experience, preferably, in Higher Education;
3. have high-level analytical skills, business sense and a deep understanding/appreciation of strategic as well as operational issues/challenges in top-level University management and administration;
4. have served or must be serving as Deputy Registrar or Deputy Director (with relevant experience in university administration) or analogous grade in a university or analogous institution.

Term of Office

The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable for a second term of up to four years only.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salary and fringe benefits attached to the respective positions are attractive.

MODE OF APPLICATION AND CLOSING DATE

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should complete and submit application forms together with comprehensive Curricula Vitae, relevant supporting documents and three-page Vision Statements to the address below. The application form is obtainable from the Directorate of Human Resource and the University’s website (Application Form).

The Registrar

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

Electronic copies of the application documents should be sent to the e-mail address: council@ucc.edu.gh.

Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the above address.

The closing date for submission of application is Friday, 25th September, 2020.

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