The African University College of Communications is a private tertiary institution at Adabraka, Accra, Ghana, for the study and teaching of journalism, communication studies, information technology convergence, business, African Studies, providing opportunities for advanced learning, and practical and professional training for the rapid growth and development of Africa.<\/p>\n
The Institute admitted the first batch of Diploma students for its Communication Studies programme in 2002, and was formally accredited as a tertiary institution by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana in 2004.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Programme Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n Summary Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a leadership position responsible for planning, organizing, directing\/ coordinating, staffing and controlling that will result in the smooth implementation, growth and sustainability of ATUC programmes in Ghana and beyond. As a key external representative of ATUC, the Programme Coordinator shall utilize excellent judgement to develop credible and meaningful relationships with businesses, institutions and\/ or the community ensuring strictest confidentiality.<\/p>\n Key Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n The Programme Coordinator shall demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Behave Ethically<\/strong>: Understands ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensures that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of ATUC. Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n The Programme Coordinator performs a wide range of duties including the following:<\/p>\n Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Plans the delivery of all ATUC programmes and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of ATUC. Staffing<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Collaborates with ATUC Administration in recruiting, interviewing and selecting well-qualified programme staff (both teaching and non-teaching). Leading<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures all staff (teaching and non-teaching) receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with ATUC standards. Controlling<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Writes reports on all ATUC programmes for management. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Minimum Job Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least, Degree in related field from an accredited institution. Salary:<\/strong> Very attractive<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Accra<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Send a detailed CV with a Cover Letter and Certificate(s) in a mail to:-<\/p>\n info.atucghana@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n addressed to<\/p>\n The Group Administrator, <\/strong> with the job title as the subject of the mail.<\/p>\n For further enquiries, call 0303-969684<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong> 28 November, 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The African University College of Communications is a private tertiary institution at Adabraka, Accra, Ghana, for the study and teaching of journalism, communication studies, information technology convergence, business, African Studies,…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[110],"tags":[2027],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-5dZ","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20087"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20087"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20087\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20087"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20087"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20087"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Build Relationships:<\/strong> Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally to achieve the goals of ATUC.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Communicates Effectively:<\/strong> Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Creativity\/ Innovation:<\/strong> Develops new and unique ways to improve operations of ATUC and to create new opportunities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Focus on Client Needs:<\/strong> Anticipates, understands and responds to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within ATUC\u2019s parameters.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Foster Teamwork:<\/strong> Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolves problems, and makes decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Lead:<\/strong> Positively influences others to achieve results that are in the best interest of ATUC.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Make Decisions:<\/strong> Assesses situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and makes clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of ATUC.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Organize:<\/strong> Set priorities, develops a work schedule, monitors progress towards goals, and tracks details, data, information and activities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Plan:<\/strong> Determines strategies to move ATUC forward, sets goals, creates and implements actions plans, and evaluates the process and results.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Solve Problems:<\/strong> Assesses problem situations to identify causes, gathers and processes relevant information, generates possible solutions and makes recommendations and\/ or resolve the problem.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develops new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the institution.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of all the programmes.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develops monthly\/ quarterly\/ annual budget and operating plan to support the programmes.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develops a programme evaluation framework to access the strengths of ATUC programmes and to identify areas for improvement.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develops funding proposals for all ATUC programmes to ensure the continuous delivery of services.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provides administrative support in the implementation and marketing of all ATUC programmes.
\nOrganizing
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Secures and provides lecture rooms and\/ or conference rooms and logistics for all ATUC programmes and activities
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures that programmes and activities operate within the policies and procedures of ATUC.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures that programmes and activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develops forms and records to document programmes and activities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Oversees the collection and maintenance of records on the students, teaching and non-teaching staff for statistical purposes according to the confidentiality policy of ATUC.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Implements the human resources policies, procedures and practices of ATUC.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures that personnel files for the programmes and students records are properly maintained and kept confidential.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Collaborates with ATUC Administration in establishing and implementing a performance management process for all programme staff (teaching and non-teaching).
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures that all programme staff (teaching and non-teaching) receive appropriate orientation to ATUC and its programmes.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Collaborates with ATUC Management in supervising programmes staff by providing direction, input and feedback.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Communicates with students and other stakeholders to gain community support for all ATUC programmes and to solicit input to improve the programmes.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Liaises with ATUC Management Team and other stakeholders to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinates the delivery of services among different programmes and activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Serves as principal liaison between students, teaching and non-teaching staff, faculties, departments, external constituencies, ATUC Governing Board and BONADES GROUP (BG) Management Team on day-to-day programmatic, operational and administrative issues.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures that the programmes operate within the approved budget.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitors and seeks approval for all budgeted programme expenditures.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitors cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to Management on a regular basis (weekly\/ bi-weekly\/ monthly\/ bimonthly).
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Manages all project funds in collaboration with Administration according to established accounting policies and procedures.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures that all financial records for all the programmes are up to date.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Identifies and evaluates the risks associated with the programmes and activities of ATUC and take appropriate actions to control the risks.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitors the programme activities on a regular basis and conduct an monthly evaluation according to the programme evaluation framework.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Reports evaluation findings to the Group Administrator and President, and recommends changes to enhance the programmes as appropriate.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role\/ related field.
\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to make administrative\/ procedural decisions and judgments.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and\/ or special events.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Clerical, computer proficiency and\/ or office skills.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Records maintenance skills.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to interact with students, faculties, departments, teaching and non-teaching staff in a team environment.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced writing and editorial skills.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge in programme management systems.<\/p>\n
\nP. O. Box CT 5955, <\/strong>
\nCantonments-Accra;<\/strong><\/p>\n