{"id":11811,"date":"2014-02-18T00:19:41","date_gmt":"2014-02-18T00:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=11811"},"modified":"2016-11-17T09:58:31","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T09:58:31","slug":"university-ghana-recruiting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/university-ghana-recruiting.html","title":{"rendered":"University of Ghana Recruiting"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Ghana<\/strong> invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the\u00a0vacant position below in a newly created unit called Institutional Research and Planning Office.<\/p>\n

POSITION:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Head, Institutional Research & Planning Office<\/p>\n

REPORTING TO:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Development)<\/p>\n

POSITION\u00a0SUMMARY:<\/strong><\/em>
\nReporting to the Pro-VC (RID), the mandate assigned to\u00a0the Head of\u00a0the Institutional Research & Planning Office (IRPO) is to provide\u00a0corporate services\u00a0for effective\u00a0strategic planning and management\u00a0at the University of Ghana.<\/p>\n

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To provide professional and technical services for effective\u00a0strategic planning and management\u00a0at the University of Ghana.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To coordinate and integrate all aspects of institutional research and planning in conjunction with the relevant units of the University of Ghana.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To execute appropriate research and planning initiatives as determined by the strategic direction of the University.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To prepare short, medium and long term enrollment plans and monitor the University\u2019s enrollment activities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To monitor, review and report broad industry trends in higher education regarding collection, analysis, and reporting practices to keep the University current with evolving national and international best practices.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To initiate surveys and studies to answer questions relevant to the University and to keep the University informed about broad issues with respect to higher education.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To prepare qualitative and quantitative analyses of data that focus on cost-effectiveness of the University\u2019s programmes and critical academic indicators relevant to higher education.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To coordinate the preparation of data and compliance reports for internal and external reporting needs.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To perform any other duties relevant to strategic planning in the university.<\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

The successful applicant\u00a0must have:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least a Master\u2019s Degree or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline with experience in institutional research and research methods.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A minimum of ten (10) years\u2019 experience in research and analysis, academic administration, university planning or policy development.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Awareness of funding and enrollment reporting in the higher education sector and their intersection with university policies and strategic direction.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Competency in the use of a wide variety of ICT tools, including appropriate software for quantitative and qualitative data management and analysis.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Deep understanding of processes involved in university\u00a0decision\u00a0processes, policy development and implementation.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Evidence of increasingly responsible professional leadership experience, preferably in an academic environment.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the University community.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n

How To Apply\u00a0For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

An applicant is required to submit the complete application pack to:-<\/p>\n

the Registrar,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Ghana,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nP. O. Box LG25,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nLegon, Accra,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nGhana<\/strong><\/p>\n

or\u00a0\u00a0registrar@ug.edu.gh<\/strong>\u00a0(Soft copy).<\/p>\n

The application pack should contain the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Completed\u00a0application form\u00a0for Senior Administrative and Professional Positions (Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University\u2019s website at:\u00a0www.ug.edu.gh\/hrodd<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 An up to date Curriculum Vitae.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A document of up to five pages indicating how the candidate would use the position to advance the strategic objectives of the University.<\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a021 March, 2014<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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