Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 31 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Role of the Academics Coordinator;
▪ To provide support to management, Institute faculty, and students on academic matters, handling a variety of tasks in order to ensure quality of teaching, learning, and overall academics standards at the Institute.

Responsibilities of the Academics Coordinator
▪ Provide leadership on coordination of academic matters and effective implementation of academic policies towards effective teaching and learning at the Institute.
▪ Coordinate development of academic schedules for the academic year cycles.
▪ Coordinate academic staff, and students towards effective teaching and learning at the institute
▪ Coordinate academic staff, and students towards effective teaching and learning
▪ Coordinate development of teaching materials, delivery and access to students via relevant platforms, and ensure quality in teaching delivery to students,
▪ Undertake timetabling of teaching, tests, and examinations schedules, and support any review and updates to the same for effective delivery.
▪ Ensure moderation of examinations, and any other formal assessments to be undertaken by learners under the institute.
▪ Support development, implementation and/or review of academic policies and procedures at the institute.
▪ Coordinate course delivery, as well as tests and examinations schedulesin accordance with established Institute academic assessment policies and regulations.
▪ Coordinate the appointment of external examiners where need may arise.
▪ Support the selection and admission of qualifying students.
▪ Oversee implementation of academic related policies of the Institute for both academic
Staff, and students.
▪ Seek, enhance, originate, nature partnerships with other Institutions for academic collaboration and development
▪ Participate in proposal writing, and solicitation of grants towards development and sustainability of the Institute operations.
▪ Monitor and support other academic staff in fulfillment of their roles
▪ Organize academic seminars, webinars, and workshops for both academic staff and students on vital topics towards their capacity building, and development
▪ In conjunction with Institute management, coordinate orientation of new academic staff, and students (on academic matters), upon joining the Institute
▪ Generate semesterly reports and briefings for management about performance of duties by academic staff
▪ Participate in planning meetings, and advise management on academic related matters.
▪ Coordinate internship placement and undertaking by students
▪ Advise academic staff, and students on publication and conformity to acceptable research standards.
▪ Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Institute Principal.

Qualifications / Requirements
▪ At least 5 years of experience in academia, with involvement in teaching, student supervision, assessment, and mentorship
▪ At least a Masters’ degree or higher qualification from a recognized university
▪ Excellent analytical, and problem-solving skills
▪ Able to lead and contribute positively as part of a growing team and institution
▪ Keen attention to detail
▪ Proactivity and a desire to create a positive impact in assigned duties
▪ Good time management skills
▪ Prior experience in management or coordination of academic programs, and/or a PhD will be of added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates should submit their CVs, along with all other supporting documents to:
• careers@bit.ac.ug  not later than 10th August, 2023, 05:00 pm.
• NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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