JOB DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist the Director to implement the strategic plan of the AQAD;
• Ensure compliance with local and international accreditation standards;
• Conduct regular audits, evaluation and assessments of academic programs, faculty performance, and administrative processes;
• Monitor key performance indicators to measure institutional effectiveness and quality standards;
• Conceptualize and undertake monitoring and evaluation activities on quality assurance;
• Collect and analyse data related to academic and administrative performance.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrative units to embed a culture of quality across the University;
• Provide guidance and training on quality assurance processes and standards;
• Identify areas for improvement in academic delivery and institutional practices and recommend actionable solutions;
• Support curriculum development and review processes to ensure alignment with quality benchmarks;
• Facilitate feedback mechanisms to assess satisfaction and drive enhancements.
• Ensure that sensitive data and information are handled with the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism;
QUALIFICATIONS
• A good first degree plus an advanced degree (Masters) in a relevant field such as Educational Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics or Computer Science from a recognized institution; and,
Have at least two years of relevant post-second-degree qualification experience.
Required knowledge, ability and skills:
• Knowledge of the University, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices and issues on higher education quality monitoring
• Knowledge of all aspects of data collection and analysis
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and to adapt to changing priorities
• Knowledge and understanding of internal and external accreditation processes
• Skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive short and longterm quality assurance plans.
• Demonstrated excellent writing and presentation skills
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
How To Apply For The Job
Applicants are required to submit the complete an application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following:
• Completed application form for Senior Administrative and Professional employees (UAB Form 1B) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
• Copies of relevant educational and/or professional certificates; and,
Applicants are to request two reference letters, to be sent to vacancies@ug.edu.gh at the latest by 28th February 2025. At least one of the references should be from a supervisor (e.g. sectional head, unit head, etc.) in the University of Ghana, with whom the applicant has worked. The reference letters should, among others, include the following information on the candidate:
• Professional competence and work output
• Leadership abilities and sense of responsibility.
• General Contribution to the work of the University (or relevant organization)
• Interpersonal skills
• Any other relevant information
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, East Gonja Municipal District, Savannah Region, Ghana, Savannah Region, Ghana
, East Gonja Municipal District, Savannah Region, Ghana, Savannah Region, Ghana
