PE Campus Dean

Role and Responsibilities:

The Dean will lead the campus within the broad parameters of the Institution’s strategic directions, in accordance with its regional context and mission, as well as within the guidelines of national policies. The school leadership team under the Dean’s direction has overarching responsibility for:

• Creating and maintaining a high quality, productive and supportive educational environment for students.
• The development and implementation of the campus’s strategic and operational plans consistent with institutional plans.
• The efficient and effective management and use of resources (human and financial) in accordance with its budget.
• The efficient and effective management of operational aspects, technical requirements and facilities management.
• Developing a vision for the campus that reflects, supports and amplifies the  mission of the institution.
• Creating a cohesive and collegial campus structure and environment that supports the campus objectives and utilises the diverse nature of staff, disciplines and activities.
• Promoting effective working relationships and mutual trust and understanding between the campus and other sections of AFDA.
• Addressing the varied needs of the professional community in a constantly changing environment.

 Educational Standards

In consultation with the Education Value Assurance Department (EVA) and Registry, will:

• Ensure the effective implementation of the teaching and learning policies and strategy of the institution.

 Campus growth and development

With the support of the relevant support service departments, is responsible for:

• The planning of infrastructure and assets for campus growth, within the framework of the  strategic vision of the institution, including the establishment of new courses.

 Campus management

With the support of the Registry and Institutional Senate, responsible for:

• Regular reporting on the academic and other activities of the campus and staff and the ways in  which finances and facilities are managed.

 With the support of the Head of Finance, is responsible for:

• The effective and transparent management of the finances of the campus, including:  drawing up, managing and controlling the annual financial plan for the campus.

In consultation with the Head of Finance and Human Resources is responsible for:

• The effective implementation of the human resources plan and strategy of the institution, with a view to maintaining accepted performance standards; fostering and maintaining sound personal and professional relationships among the members of staff and between staff and   AFDA clients; and promoting employment equity and the goals associated with it.

 Campus promotion

With the support of the relevant support service environments, is responsible for the management of, or the execution of actions and processes, with regards to:

• Recruiting and retaining new students in accordance with enrolment planning.
• Welcoming new students and providing orientation with regard to the activities of the campus.
• Promoting successful study and value systems of the Institution.
• Creating and maintaining effective communication with students.

 Strategic alliances

The Dean will represent the campus, and the Institution in the external community by developing, promoting and maintaining links with the appropriate industry, government and professional bodies;  and by seeking support and resources for the campus.

Selection Criteria: 

Qualifications

• Post-graduate university degree.
• AFDA employs candidates in line with the Employment Equity Act and as such preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

Academic and professional standing

• Demonstrated established reputation as reflected by an extensive and productive research record or an exceptional level of strategic and managerial achievement as a professional in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of professional and industry issues and trends in areas relevant to the Institution.

 Management experience

• Demonstrated academic or professional leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of strategies that will promote excellence in all areas of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice and assistance to staff in strategic decision making, and   in policy development and implementation.
• Experience in Operations, Technical and Facilities management.

 Personal attributes and skill set

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through guiding, inspiring and influencing staff in the achievement of the core activities of an organization.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the proven respect of peers.
• Proven capacity to foster constructive debate and consensus, to engage the enthusiasm and earn the respect of colleagues, and to act with civility and integrity at all times.
• Skills in the strategic management of finances, staff and facilities and the capacity to plan strategically and consultatively to position the campus strongly within the institution and beyond.
• An understanding of the broader national and international context of higher education and the business, government and industry context in which graduates will work.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles underpinning anti-discrimination,  student equity, occupational health and safety and all other relevant legislation, and a demonstrated commitment to and capacity to implement the principles and plans for equal opportunity, student equity, affirmative action and occupational health and safety.

Company Description

AFDA (The School of the Creative Economy) is the leading school of its kind in South Africa, offering higher certificates, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Motion Picture Medium, Live Performance, Business Innovation and Creative Writing. AFDA is a full member of CILECT, the association of the world's major film and television schools. The AFDA values are passion, self-discipline, integrity, reliability and humility.

Posted on 23 Apr 11:48, Closing date 22 Jun