Assistant Director: Executive Education (Job ID: 5909) needed at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Drive the strategic objectives and KPIs of Executive Education per the UFS Business School Strategy. 
• Contribute to the strategic planning process for the executive education unit. 
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities in executive education. 
• Develop new program initiatives and partnerships to expand the unit’s offerings. 
• Oversee the development and delivery of executive education programs. 
• Manage the daily operations and staff activities of the Executive Education Unit.
• Actively pursue sales and new business creation for Executive Education. 
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients and sponsors. 
• Quality management of promotional materials, including brochures, website content, and social media campaigns. 
• Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest standards in program delivery. 
• Assist in preparing and managing the unit’s budget 
• Budget control, expenditure, and quality management of ad-hoc claims.
• Monitor program expenses and revenues, ensuring financial targets are met. 
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and accreditation requirements. 
• Tender and proposal writing.

Inherent requirements:

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Business Management or related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in a Business School environment.
• Proven experience in forming networks and linkages between higher education and industry.
• Proven ability to develop and implement B2B sales strategies

Recommendations:

• Ability to develop and implement strategies to expand the business school’s partnerships, enrolment, and program offerings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively pitch programs and partnerships.
• Experience in sales, particularly in selling educational programs or services to individuals and organisations.
• Analytical skills to analyse data related to enrolment, market trends, and campaign effectiveness to inform business development strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners, alumni, and other educational institutions to foster collaboration and growth opportunities.
• Develop and meet business development targets, such as student enrolment goals, corporate partnerships, and revenue growth.
• Proficiency in computer skills, e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.