{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

A dynamic private university is  looking for highly motivated  individuals  for the following management position: Administrative officer – University Accommodation Officer

•   Suitable applicants must be able to work with international students, manage the university hostel facilities and liase with other accommodation agents on behalf of the university
•   Suitable applicants must be business-like in their approach to work and are expected to have self-drive and be able to work and deliver on tasks with little or no supervision.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or HND or equivalent with
•   2 – 3 years post qualification work experience in a dynamic organization.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your application and cv to:

jobs@jaster.us

Closing Date: 17 February, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

One of the nation’s leading and dynamic private university  is  looking for highly motivated individuals for full-time position as Academic & Teaching Assistants (ATAs);  in the following fields:

•   Electrical and Electronic Engineering
•   Computer Science/Information Technology
•   Business Administration
•   Physics

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants must have minimum bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area  with minimum 2nd class upper
•   Applicants  must have minimum 1-2  years post qualification work experience
•   Applicants must be willing to support and participate in research work at the university and willing to pursue  further studies

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION AND CV TO:

jobs@jaster.us

Closing Date: 17 February, 2015

ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO ATTEND  INTERVIEW

{Louise Rainbow School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

Louise Rainbow School at MacCarthy Hill is urgently looking for a Headmaster

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Should not be less than 35 years of age
•   should be trained teacher or administrator
•   At least 5 years experience.

Location: MacCarthy Hill, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should phone:-

0244-687245 / 0277-570431 / 0302-923109 between hours of 8am and 5pm

Closing Date: 31 January, 2015

FOREIGNERS RESIDENT IN GHANA ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

{New York University In Accra,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

Position Summary:
This full-time position works directly with students, their faculty, administrators at the Accra site, as well as advisors and other staff in NY or the portal campuses.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
General 25%

•   Assist in the creation, implementation and communication of academic policy and programmes, including education and student research, at the site
•   Act as main point of contact for student academic matters
•   Assist in the creation, implementation and communication of new academic programmes as appropriate. Supervise the smooth and effective running of academic affairs at the site
•   Assist with overseeing the work and duties of any Academic Affairs professional or student assistant
•   Liaise with other higher education providers for strategic partnerships
•   Teach at least one course each semester for the experiential learning programme
•   Manage and oversee the Student Life programmes
•   Other duties as assigned by the Site Director

Registration And Student Academic Support – 20%

•   Assist students with academic related questions
•   Assist students with orientation to NYU Accra and reintegration to NYU NY
•   Advise students on academic pathways to and from NYU NY and portal campuses
•   Manage the registration process for students: coordinating advisement, processing enrollment, and assisting students returning to NYU NY
•   Assist other NYU and visiting students with registration for classes at the site and with their registration in preparation for their return to NYU NY
•   Assist all students with the processes for Drop/Add, Pass/Fail, and Withdraw and monitor student progressions
•   Assist in providing general support to students over class issues and complaints
•   Make the necessary arrangements for students requiring academic accommodations such as extra time in exams, note-takers, audio textbooks, etc.
•   Assist in the general provision of academic support to students with disabilities at the site
•   Monitor excused absences (non-medical) for students
•   Help to resolve issues of student academic conduct including class behavior, attendance problems, etc.
•   Manage the Academic Disciplinary process for students

Class And Faculty Support -15%

•   Assist with the creation, oversight and review of syllabi
•   Responsible for the timetabling process
•   Assist with the creation of new class offerings, changes to existing offerings and course approvals
•   In liaison with the Director, help in the process of teaching faculty recruitment
•   Assist with the orientation of new faculty
•   Assist the Director with the planning of faculty meetings
•   Provide support and advice to faculty, particularly in matters related to course material acquisition and implementation of learning management information
•   systems  including NYU Classes (the NYU  online learning environment)
•   Maintain regular contact with Global Coordinators at NYU NY, as well as Global Deans at the New York cam¬pus and Shanghai and Abu Dhabi portal campuses. Work with Site Specific Advisory Committee as needed.

Grades & Record-Keeping -15%

•   Support the Site Director with the oversight of grading – monitoring standards, timely submission of grades by faculty, coordinating complaints and appeals.
•   Ensure the appropriate maintenance of academic records with reference to FERPA (US law related to student information privacy) and data protection requirements (Ghanaian and US)
•   Maintain records for students of grades, attendance, class offerings, etc. according to correct procedures
•   Administer and review class and programme evaluations

Other Academic Activities -15%

•   Plan, deliver and review academic orientation each semester
•   Work with site faculty to approve, schedule and plan Co-Cumcular visits and activities; liaise with the Student Life and Finance staff to make bookings and communicate arrangements to students.
•   Coordinate Public Programming events (such as lectures and faculty book launches)
•   In addition to providing academic support for successful delivery of the Fall and Spring semesters, assist with the planning, staffing and delivery of January and summer term programmes, as appropriate
•   Assist in the collaboration with NYU NY library staff to provide electronic access to academic and class-related resources, as well as the purchasing of academic resources
•   Establish and maintain successful partnerships with partner libraries for NYU student access
•   In conjunction with the Global Academic Affairs team, review and update website information, registrar’s information, NYU Classes information and NYU publications, etc. in order to maintain accurate information relating to site academics
•   Help coordinate and communicate external academic opportunities to students, including undergraduate research.
•   Handle day-to-day enquiries relating to academic matters from students, parents, external organisations, faculty, site and NYU NY staff
•   Support graduate research students as required.
•   Administer, monitor and review the local implementation of the NYU online Learning Management System.
•   Conduct annual reviews of the academic programmes at NYU Accra, including benchmarking with other Global Sites, and contribute to the implementation of continuous quality improvement of education and student research activities at the site.

Internships -13%
Assist with establishing, implementing and monitoring the student Global Engagement Activities (including volunteering, internships for credit, service learning, experiential learning, etc.) including those in partnership with outside organisations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MA required, PhD in a relevant field strongly preferred
•   Fluent in English (oral and written)
•   Minimum of 3 years experience as an academic in a higher education institution
•   Evidence of high quality teaching, administrative skills, curriculum development, leadership, and research activity appropriate to level
•   Good knowledge of academic policies and procedure and familiarity with US culture
•   Critical thinking
•   Experience as or demonstrated capacity to be an effective, strategic leader
•   Proactive with exceptional problem solving skills
•   Self-motivated and with a high level of intuition
•   Energetic and results motivated
•   Collaborative team member
•   Flexible and patient (Adaptable in a fast changing environment)
•   Excellent intercultural and interpersonal communications skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send all Documents to:

aal00@nyu.edu

or mail to:-

DIRECTOR,
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY-ACCRA,
P. O. BOX PMB 84,
CANTONMENTS, ACCRA,

Closing Date: 31 January, 2015

{Kumasi Polytechnic,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

The REGISTRAR is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Polytechnic and, thus responsible, under the Rector for the day to day administration of the Polytechnic. The Registrar is Secretary to the Polytechnic Council and a non-voting member of the Academic Board.

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT

•   The appointment is Full Time and will be for Four Years in the first instance, and renewable for another term of four years only.
•   The Salary and Conditions attached to the position are very attractive.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   He/She must have at least a Master’s Degree with not less than 10 years post qualification experience in tertiary education or analogous institution at a higher management level.
•   He/She must have a high sense of initiative in policy formulation and implementation and must be able to lead, direct and coordinate the day to day management and administration of the Polytechnic.
•   He/She must have excellent communication skills and good human relation to be able to manage and control staff.
•   He/She must exhibit maturity and, a high sense of responsibility and a capacity for impartial and sound judgment.
•   He/She must be business oriented and computer literate in order to assist with the implementation of the Polytechnic’s strategic plan and vision.
•   He/She must be a team player with high integrity and be above reproach.
•   Publications on administration and related areas shall be an advantage.
•   He/She must be able to serve a full four-year term of office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of 60.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates are to submit the following under registered and confidential cover:

•   Seven copies of application and Curriculum Vitae plus name and address of Three (3) Referees and,
•   A two-paged Statement of Candidate’s Vision as a Registrar of the Kumasi Polytechnic to:

THE CHAIRMAN
SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR REGISTRAR
KUMASI POLYTECHNIC
P. O. BOX 854
KUMASI

Closing Date: 06 February, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

Responsible for:

•   Planning and teaching Numeracy, Literacy and Social Studies
•   Classroom Management
•   Pupil behaviour management etc.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least 2 years teaching experience. Knowledge about teaching the English National (British) Curriculum will be an added advantage.
•   Ability to adapt to change
•   Must have a teaching qualification

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Forward CVs and Cover letter to:-

steliksonconsult@gmail.com

You may call 0262-636513 for more details

Closing Date: 11 February, 2015

{University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

The University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana is a public-funded tertiary institution established by Act of Parliament, Act 830 (2011). The mission of the University is to promote the development of human resources and skills required to solve critical energy and natural resources challenges of society and undertake interdisciplinary academic, research, and outreach programmes in engineering, science, economics and environmental policy. The University operates a multi- campus system and currently runs the following Schools on the various campuses: Engineering, Science, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Technology and Graduate Studies.

The Position:

•   The Vice-Chancellor is the academic and administrative head of the University and is accountable to Council.
•   The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief disciplinary officer of the University and has authority over members of staff and the student body, subject to the statutes of the University.
•   The Vice-Chancellor  is  responsible  for the   promotion   of quality   higher education and research and the provision of academic and admtnistrative leadership.
•   He/She should be capable of meeting challenges posed by inadequate infrastructure and an institution in its early stages of growth.
•   The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for setting and implementing the agenda within the University’s strategic plans; initiating new directions in the academic development of the University; and protecting the integrity of the University’s processes.
•   The Vice-Chancellor is the public face of the University and represents the University to the outside world.

Terms of Appointment:

•   To be determined by the University Council consistent with the University’s Act and Statutes
•   Salary and fringe benefits attached to the post are very attractive.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person Must:

•   Be a full Professor
•   Be of unblemished character and have a high degree of personal integrity.
•   Be a distinguished scholar of international repute who can inspire, direct and motivate staff.
•   Have leadership qualities and must display creativity in vision.
•   Have mature and sober judgment.
•   Possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and must be a team player.
•   Have good business sense, and the ability to manage resources to achieve set goals.
•   Have exceptional fund raising abilities.
•   Be able to complete a four-year term before the compulsory retiring age

Location: Sunyani

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons are to submit an application letter along with the following:

•   Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three referees who can attest to the qualities sought.
•   A vision statement (in not less than two pages and not more than five pages, font size Times New Roman 12 and 1.5 line spacmg)outlining how the candidate would respond to the mission statement of the University during his/her tenure as Vice-Chancellor.
•   Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their references direct to the Chairman of the Search Committee.

Applications should be forwarded under registered cover to reach the following address not later than 14th March 2015.

The Chairman,
Search Committee for Vice-chancellor,
University of Energy and Natural Resources,    
P. O. Box 214    
Sunyani, Ghana.    

An electronic version of the application should be addressed to:

a-mensah@ug.edu.gh

Closing Date: 14 March, 2015

A copy of this announcement, together with a profile of the University of Energy and Natural Resources can be found at the University’s website: http://www.uenr.edu.gh

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

Private Teachers wanted to teach JHS 3 boy French, English & Social Studies at home after school in Tema Community 20.

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants from the vicinity are preferred. Interested candidate should call:-

0202-110957 for more details

Closing Date: 06 February, 2015

{Basu School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

Head Teacher and Nursery Teachers wanted for immediate employment in Basu school at Anyaa.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicant with a computer background urgently needed at Pank Senior High School (Bawjiase Campus).

Location: Anyaa, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Call personally on the director with your credential. Call:-

0244-741443

Closing Date: 20 January, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

A reputable educational institution situated at East Legon wants for immediate employment qualified teachers.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants should at least have 2 years working experience in the respective field

Location: East Legon, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be hand delivered within 7 working days after publication. For further enquiries contact:-

0243-645593  / 0544-326778 / 0540-121734

Closing Date: 23 December, 2014